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Category: Women

NOTOXMD(TM) Wins “Top Picks Innovation” at the Skin Anarchy Beauty Awards 2025

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At the heart of this recognition is /skin-line™ technology – a first-of-its-kind formulation framework developed over more than a decade by Dr. Sharad, Founder and Master Formulator of NOTOXMD. Clinically tested and independently validated, /skin-line™ translates real-world healing patterns into daily skincare by optimising three critical factors: Dose, Delivery and Dermal Harmony. The result is … Continued

One woman a week: Jess Hill leads UNSW forum confronting urgent crisis

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Leading advocate on gendered violence and coercive control Jess Hill headlines event UNSW’s Professor Michael Salter and award-winning journalist Sarah Malik among speakers Part of UNSW Diversity Festival 2025 featuring 50+ free events this month Australia has vowed to end gendered violence within a generation, but intimate partner abuse and domestic homicide rates are still … Continued

Philanthropy roundtable in Alice Springs/Mparntwe to drive new era of community giving

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How can philanthropy empower Central Australian communities in a time of growing social and environmental challenges? Leading women in philanthropy and community came together in Alice Springs/Mparntwe on Thursday for a landmark discussion as the She Gives campaign gathers pace ahead of a historic research report examining women’s giving in Australia. Hosted by Mparntwe Alice … Continued

Age pension increase welcome, but barrier to work remain for retirees

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19 September 2025   HESTA welcomes tomorrow’s increase to the Age Pension, providing additional support to retirees facing rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The fund is also continuing to call for change to Work Bonus thresholds to reduce barriers for pensioners who want to work. A new HESTA member survey of retirees reveals 43% receive … Continued

The silent crisis no one talks about: ‘On The Down Low’ podcast returns to raise awareness of one of Australia’s fastest growing women’s cancers

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 18 September 2025   The silent crisis no one talks about: ‘On The Down Low’ podcast returns to raise awareness of one of Australia’s fastest growing women’s cancers  Uterine cancers (including endometrial cancer) are the fastest growing women’s cancer in Australia, yet they remain largely unknown, underfunded, and under-researched. Each year, close to … Continued

NSW urged to adopt roadmap to halve women’s imprisonment by 2030

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Key Facts: ·        The number of women in NSW prisons has soared since 2014, with a 40% increase in women being charged and convicted between 2014-2023.  ·        Aboriginal women are bearing the brunt of this approach, being 22 times more likely to be imprisoned than non-Indigenous women. ·        60% of imprisoned women are mothers of … Continued

Outdoor activities reduce loneliness and empower CALD women

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New RMIT research shows participation in outdoor activities helps to overcome loneliness and improve connection among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women.   The research, titled ‘Social, Accessible, Fun, and Equitable’ (SAFE), explored the challenges and benefits associated with outdoor participation, and found that outdoor activities significantly reduce feelings of isolation and foster a strong sense … Continued

Record low pay gap and stronger female employment fuels gender equality progress, but latest Financy Women’s Index shows tax reform and super strategies will help close lifetime wealth gap

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Key Facts:     Progress towards gender financial equality accelerated in the June quarter, with the Financy Women’s Index (FWX) up 0.9% or 0.73 points to 78.67 points out of 100.   The result was driven by broad-based improvements in employment and a record-low national gender pay gap, which narrowed to 11.5%.   The median timeframe for achieving financial gender equality … Continued

Mastering Menopause: WHISE helps women prioritise their health and wellbeing

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Key Facts: WHISE’s Mastering Menopause program supported gaps and stigma around menopause in Australia Programme participants showed up to 78% increased understanding of menopause, 51% greater workplace confidence, and 41% improved confidence in seeking professional support Nine peer leaders were trained and delivered education sessions to 71 community members across various regions Following initial success, … Continued