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Berry defends family violence tax spend on govt training

Organisations have expressed concern at a lack of funding.

The Canberra Times

Young Women's Movement looks to the future fighting misogyny and peer sex abuse

The Young Women’s Movement (YWM) is a feminist organisation looking to put the experiences and needs of young women and girls at the forefront of…

The National (Scotland)

Leading women's advocate questions ACT government's allocation of domestic violence prevention levy

The ACT government introduced the Safer Families Levy in 2016, requiring Canberra households to pay an annual amount to tackle domestic violence. But questions have been raised over where that money is ending up.

ABC News

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YWCA welcomes report to scrap ParentsNext program

YWCA Canberra CEO slammed the program for putting parents under surveillance.

The Canberra Times

'Crisis in Canberra': Poverty inquiry hears ACT residents and service providers are struggling

The groups told the inquiry more people were accessing community services while service providers were finding it harder to retain staff.

The Canberra Times

End zone own goal, planners and builders urge ACT govt

Housing advocates Greater Canberra, the YWCA, urban planning consultancy Purdon and the Master Builders ACT are among a coalition calling for "missing middle" housing.

The Canberra Times

As tech companies make cuts, will other industries follow? Here’s what to know about jobs in 2023

Mary Hainds had been working in sales at a small construction technology startup for about six months before she was laid off in October. In the weeks that followed, she interviewed for other tech sales jobs in earnest and received job offers.

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Sun-Times CEO Nykia Wright honored as outstanding business leader by YWCA Chicago

The YWCA honors Nykia Wright of the Chicago Sun-Times, Natalie Moore of WBEZ and Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health for their efforts to empower women, fight racism, build community.

Chicago Sun-Times

Solving the mystery of the Old Parliament House air tragedy

Until now, the location of a fatal plane crash at the opening of Old Parliament House has been sketchy, at best.

The Canberra Times

Prisoner advocates say a lack of programs at Darwin Correctional Centre is contributing to the NT's high reoffending rates

Legal advocates and former prisoners claim a lack of effective rehabilitation programs at Darwin's only adult prison is contributing to the Northern Territory's staggering reoffending rates.

ABC News

Decision to approve community housing 'broader than us', YWCA says

With more than 3000 applications waiting for social housing in the ACT, this decision to approve nine units will make a difference, Frances Crimmins says.

The Canberra Times

ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

ABC News

More part-time roles needed at the top: Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Workplace flexibility will help employers to become more equal, the gender equality agency says.

The Canberra Times

Canberra domestic violence support staff burnt out

Five frontline domestic violence support workers have been promised to the territory.

The Canberra Times

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The Independent UK

Camilla says women fleeing abuse ‘have nothing to be ashamed of’ in refuge visit

The royal was visiting a YWCA transitional housing centre in Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories.

The Canberra Times

What happened next for Canberra's Joyful Frugalista

She joked her goal was to 'become famous and earn lots of money'. Then COVID hit.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow company says four day working week is 'life changing'

60 firms around the UK have joined in with the four day working week scheme. Glasgow Live spoke to the Young Women's Movement, who have already introduced the measure, about what it's like to have an extra day off.

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