Connecting Canberra women and celebrating their unique differences has always been a passion for Rae Knopik. The founder of The CBR Gals Network was one of nine women recognised and celebrated for...
Nine Canberra women have been recognised for their Great Ydeas at the Great Ydeas Innovation Breakfast yesterday morning, 29 April, receiving a grant to help make their dreams a reality.
A working group launched today will respond to sexual assault in the ACT. "It is time to put survivors at the centre," said ACT Minister for Women, Yvette Berry.
During a pandemic, and while working to support her husband and two teenage children who are studying on student visas, 2021 ACT Woman of the Year, Sonam Choden, fought for secure jobs and fair wages for women employed as essential workers.
Australia is tracking to become one of the first countries to eliminate cervical cancer, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will miss out unless we act urgently to change this, according to a new study.
A new charity house project in Strathnairn is set to deliver significant community benefit while providing a platform to promote women in the construction sector.
Designed, built and sold entirely by women, the...
While the plans for tomorrow’s march took flight on Twitter, from 1970 to 1976 the Canberra Women’s Liberation Group spread its roots with telephone trees and a printed monthly newsletter.
The Council on Ageing ACT (COTA) is choosing to challenge the constellation of issues women face as they age, which place them at heightened risk of homelessness and financial insecurity.
In line with the theme of IWD21, 'Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’, an open letter to the PM calls on him to address Australia’s 'gender crisis'.
The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACT ESA) has celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by praising the everyday women who provide emergency management services to the Canberra community.
This year’s IWD theme is ‘Choose...
In recognition of her leadership in the Royal Australian Navy, Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has announced Commander Kelly Haywood as the ACT recipient of the 2021 Australian Awards for Excellence in...
While veteran issues are often seen as a male-centric issue, Mates4Mates says it’s important that female veterans impacted by service feel seen and heard.
Jasiri Australia, a youth-led organisation, has launched a public petition to “smash the bronze ceiling” and celebrate the distinct accomplishments of women through statues and place names.
Home of the internationally recognised Girls...
