Online safety
12 August 2020
Section: Columns
International research has identified that women and girls are subjected to very high levels of online abuse simply because they are women.
Menopause can lead to discrimination
21 May 2020
Section: Columns
Going through menopause while working can be difficult. Menopause typically occurs for women between 45-55 years of age and is often preceded by peri-menopause.
Make your voice heard on family and domestic violence
18 March 2020
Section: News
In response to the recent horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children in Queensland in February, many people are questioning how this can happen.
Sexual harassment pervasive in Australian workplaces
12 March 2020
Section: News
A national inquiry has found that sexual harassment in Australian workplaces is “widespread and pervasive” and equally shocking is the “gendered and intersectional nature of workplace sexual harassment”.
Maternity leave in schools
6 March 2020
Section: Columns
People use the term “maternity leave” to refer to a range of rights and entitlements related to pregnancy. However, those entitlements can vary depending on the nature of employment.
Union campaigning is a time investment worth your while
11 February 2020
Section: News
In keeping with the idea that you should give your time to the things that make the biggest difference, devote some of your time to participating in Federation activities, says member activist Guv Johal
Members campaign for crucial leave provision for all workers
18 December 2019
Section: Columns
The We Won’t Wait domestic violence campaign continues to lobby for paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave included in the National Employment Standards.
Women in education
11 December 2019
Section: Columns
Returning to work after maternity leave requires planning.
Stories to inspire action
25 September 2019
Section: News
The opportunity to be part of a community of teachers where you can express your point of view and have a say in shaping your profession is an uplifting experience, a new book profiling women Federation activists conveys.
Ready to dig deeper for my union
22 September 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Activism runs strong in my veins. I have always felt a strong connection to the union movement.
Rowdy chorus of commonsense required
5 September 2019
Section: News
It’s never been more important for people with commonsense to start using their voices at full bore, writer and social commentator Jane Caro said.
It’s time to close the gender pay gap
28 August 2019
Section: News
As public education teachers we believe in a fair start for all our students.
A woman’s right to choose
10 July 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
The topic of abortion still carries a lot of stigma. Raising the issue, or even disclosing, “I had an abortion”, is met with some kind of judgement and the eyebrows inadvertently going up.
Still Jill podcast and ovarian cancer
8 July 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Still Jill is a five-chapter podcast by journalist Jill Emberson that recently won the Documentary and Storytelling category at the 2019 Podcast Awards.
Member of Federation family receives national honour
11 June 2019
Section: News
Federation congratulates Life Member Sharan Burrow, this week honoured as a Companion of the Order of Australia.
New state and federal ministers for women
3 June 2019
Section: News
After the March 2019 NSW election, the Premier announced that the NSW Minister for Women would be Bronwyn Taylor MLC (NSW Nationals).
Recent actions reveal federal party positions on issues affecting women
15 May 2019
Section: News
Where the federal political parties stand on women’s issues has become apparent as the federal election approaches.
Courses teach fundamentals of workplace rep roles
26 March 2019
Section: News
Once you have decided to take on the role of Fed Rep or Women’s Contact at your workplace you are not on your own, Federation has a range of core courses to guide and support you through your role and its responsibilities.
International Women’s Day
11 March 2019
Section: News
International Women’s Day (IWD) was marked on Friday 8 March. Federation encouraged workplaces to participate in International Women’s Day activities across the state.
Breastfeeding at work study: Can you help?
3 March 2019
Section: News
Research to improve support for mothers who return to work and continue breastfeeding is seeking volunteers from the teaching profession.
More opportunities for women to participate in Anna Stewart Program
22 February 2019
Section: News
There are exciting changes to the Anna Stewart Memorial Program in 2019, including the introduction of a three-day training course for up to 20 participants designed for Association Women’s Contacts.