One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
It’s clear some women struggle to work because of their menopausal symptoms, but help to keep them in the workforce must be provided in a way that doesn’t set them up for further discrimination.
Victoria has announced new teaching resources to tackle the influence of “manosphere” figures among students, but we still don’t have a clear picture of sexism and harassment in our schools.
The Sensory Science concept grew from the aim to “bring the beauty of the microscope to life for the low-vision and blind community”, and make science more accessible.
One in seven Australians say they’ve engaged in tech-based workplace harassment – and it’s often designed to offend, humiliate and distress the victim.
New research has revealed persistent barriers that continue to thwart the political ambitions of young women from standing for election.
Gender equality, in the workforce and at home, took a backward step during the pandemic, with the patriarchy taking advantage of the virus. It’s not just up to women to fight back.
Despite evidence that street harassment is arguably the most pervasive to women’s safety in public places, very little is known about its prevalence or patterns.
A new trial is looking for chemical markers in the breath of people with silicosis. A second project will test drugs that may help lung scarring.
Oversimplifying challenges and attempting to control uncertainty doesn’t remove it. Instead, it leaves us vulnerable when the unexpected inevitably arrives.
Until crucial steps are taken, the current “system” of payment of academic casuals or sessional staff will continue to be an unproductive source of contestation.
Australia’s professional sports players aren’t covered by the same injury rules as other workers – unlike in New Zealand.
Public interest in OHS issues is often heavily focused on the safety aspect, but workplaces offer the chance to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. How can we tap into that?
The federal government’s Rapid Antigen Test policy is a disaster by any measure. It should own up to its policy failure and try to improve the situation as soon as possible.
Join “What Happens Next?” podcast for the second part of the panel discussion ‘Racism: It stops with…?’. Learn how individuals can help in the effort to dismantle racism in our workplaces, communities, and society at large.
The Victoria OHS regulator’s charging of the state’s health department for failing to keep hotel quarantine workers safe from COVID-19 serves as a warning ahead of the nation opening.
High-pressure, high-stakes, high-intensity and high-workload environments are leading to a mental health crisis among our frontline healthcare workers.
The lack of investment in the development and deployment of decentralised diagnostic devices in Australia, most importantly a COVID-19 nucleic acid test, is a public policy failure.
Short-term measures don't address the fundamental systemic issues that lead these vulnerable women into danger.
In this episode of the What Happens Next? podcast, our investigation looks into the future of the gig economy.
Australia must draw on international best practice so workplaces can keep their workers and occupants safe.
No new funding for family violence, not enough for meaningful workplace change. What was the government thinking?
Unlike workplace safety laws, there's nothing in place that requires employers to take action to identify the risk of sexual harassment.
A recent survey of Australians’ attitudes towards the use of facial recognition technology revealed significant concerns about privacy, security, and bias.
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