Help end gendered violence by advocating for legislative and social change
25 November 2022
Section: News
With the stroke of a pen the Federal Government could better support single mothers – 60 per cent of whom…
Increased salaries are essential for women’s financial security
9 December 2021
Section: Columns
It is more important than ever for women to take an active interest in the remuneration they should receive and…
Support 16 days focusing on ending violence against women and girls
25 November 2021
Section: News
Federation supports the United Nations 16 Days of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which begins today (25…
Why women need to lead for better remuneration and working conditions
12 November 2021
Section: Columns
The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2021 was “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
All workers should have access to paid family and domestic violence leave
20 October 2021
Section: News
Paid family and domestic violence leave can give a person the time, support and job security they need to escape and recover from an abusive relationship. While one in three employers now offer this leave (including State and Territory Governments) too many employees are still missing out.
Make the workplace more menopause-friendly
18 October 2021
Section: News
World Menopause Day is held every year on 18 October to raise awareness about menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.
Take action on Equal Pay Day towards improving pay status
30 August 2021
Section: News
Our profession is undervalued and underpaid. On Equal Pay Day (31 August) show your support for action on the recommendations of Gallop Inquiry, including a salary increase between 10 and 15 per cent in the next wages agreement.
Resources offer tips for staying safe online during pandemic
20 August 2021
Section: Columns
Online connectivity comes with risks, the federal eSafety Commissioner states.
Women’s Conference moves online
11 August 2021
Section: News
Federation has made the difficult decision to postpone Women’s Conference
Anna Stewart Program helps women members achieve their goals
29 June 2021
Section: News
The two-week Anna Stewart Program surpassed my expectations.
New parental leave kicks in 1 July
29 June 2021
Section: News
From 1 July a new paid parental leave (PPL) scheme will be rolled out for the NSW public service that expands on current maternity leave provisions to provide greater access to paid parental leave, regardless of gender.
Sexual harassment and gendered violence in the workplace
28 May 2021
Section: Columns
Tens of thousands of people attended the @March4JusticeAU rallies across Australia earlier this year chanting “Enough is enough” and demanding an end to gender-based violence and workplace harassment.
Casual teachers and maternity leave
22 April 2021
Section: Columns
Casual teachers are not entitled to access paid maternity leave in the same way as permanent and temporary teachers on an engagement can.
Federation supports review of work laws
10 April 2021
Section: News
Federation last week wrote to the NSW Government calling on it to support proposed changes to work health and safety (WHS) laws to provide better protection for workers from psychological injury and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Why women need to lead for better remuneration and working conditions
31 March 2021
Section: Columns
The culture of education systems and their management structures, wages, working conditions and organisational practices transmit strong messages about the value placed on the contribution and participation of women.
Wiyi Yani U Thangani—(Women’s Voices)—Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future Report 2020
28 January 2021
Section: News
A landmark report on Australia’s First Nations women and girls has been released by June Oscar AO, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
Books and videos to look out for
11 December 2020
Section: Member’s Voice
Books and videos to look out for
Domestic violence: COVID exposes home truths
10 December 2020
Section: News
Federation is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, at a time when grim evidence is mounting of a dramatic increase in cases of domestic violence in Australia during COVID.
Age discrimination
9 December 2020
Section: Columns
Age discrimination is against the law and is defined by the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board (ADB) as “when you have been treated unfairly because of your age or because you are the relative, friend or colleague of someone of a particular age”.
AEU Federal Women’s Conference
2 November 2020
Section: News
AEU Federal Women’s Conference, held in October, was also held online.
Federation’s Women’s Conference
25 September 2020
Section: News
To maintain a sense of connection and solidarity with members despite the pandemic, Women’s Conference was held as an online webinar in August.