Despite an increase in awareness of domestic violence, victim-survivors say the justice system still hasn’t caught up.
Combatting coercive control
Light in the dark
Survivors and activists gathered in Perth last night for a candlelight vigil to remember the lives lost to domestic violence.
The bear necessity
This time last year the ‘man or bear’ question went furiously viral. One year on, has anything changed?
“We could be with a future murderer”
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month, and survivors are hoping to educate people on the warning signs of abuse.
“The misogyny of iron deficiency”
Iron deficiency is the most common condition for female university students, and it’s impacting study.
Gym boom, créche doom
Gym chains are expanding but many are removing childcare services, leaving parents with a dilemma.
Budget flush with menopause cash
New clinical guidelines are part of a budget splash on menopause but advocates say more awareness is needed.
Contraception perceptions
Experts are using International Women’s Day to push for more education about the contraceptive pill and how its impacts change over time.
Fight to end endo doubts
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month but, despite the campaigning, the condition remains under-diagnosed or dismissed altogether.
Prevention the cure
The state government is expanding a domestic violence prevention program aimed at school children and educators.
The lost girls
The women of Australia’s child migration schemes describe the human cost of the post-war policies.
Toxic Tate and red flag dates
Ask any young woman in the Perth dating scene about the impact of extreme male influencers, and you may hear some horrifying stories.
Under the covers
A genre of literary fiction growing in popularity pitches itself as a positive form of sexual education. But what exactly is ‘Dark Romance’?
The unkindest cut
Female genital cutting is still practised in Singapore, but there is a growing movement for change.
Fever pitch
Sports participation in Singapore is at an all time-high, and more girls than ever have been embracing the chance to get out and play.
Unpacking the period problem
Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?
Exit stage West
Maggie Wilde West is an advocate for the arts and diversity in theatre. She’s retired but still making plans.