Publisher: Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity, 2016
Status – CURRENT
This report documents the findings of the consultation process. It is a useful resource for courts and tribunals seeking to better understand the barriers to accessing justice faced by some of the most vulnerable members of society
Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016
Status – CURRENT
Women who smoke are at higher risk of experiencing painful periods. Women who started smoking by age 13 are 60% more likely to have ongoing period pain than women who have never smoked. Women who stopped smoking sometimes experienced reduced period pain; however, they still suffered period pain at a higher rate than those who had never smoked. Dysmenorrhoea (period pain) is a common gynaecological problem, affecting up to 91% of women of reproductive age. Smoking has been identified as a possible risk factor for period pain in the past. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between smoking status and period pain in young women over a 12 year time period.
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia, 2016
Status – CURRENT
This report investigates the destructive impact of violence against women and their children in Australia.and recommends a new approach to achieve lasting change. The recommendations are designed to inform the Third Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia, 2015
Status – CURRENT
The National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services ‘Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities’, highlighted the existing complexity, inefficiency and fragmentation of the mental health system and presented a compelling case for long-term sustainable reform. The Government’s response outlines 9 interconnected, concrete areas of reform:
Publisher: Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health 2016
Status – CURRENT
This report contains evidence and statistics concerning the prevalence of self-harm in young people. It provides analysis and strategies for the support for young people who self-harm, as well as strategies for front-line and other health workers, and related mental health policy.
Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria, 2016
Status – CURRENT
This Connector presents a selection of freely-available current research on the impact of advertising on women’s health and wellbeing. We present case studies where individuals and campaigns have taken action against ads, current examples of promising practice from around the globe, and the importance of women in the control and creation of advertising. We then cover the current policy landscape in Australia, and provide links to related websites for further exploration.
Publisher: Australian Government, 2016
Status – CURRENT
There are almost 4 million Australians who have unpaid caring responsibilities and most of those people care for children. Supporting Working Parents offers information to businesses on compliance and legal obligations that can have added benefits to the bottom line, morale and help employers avoid tricky legal situations.
Publisher: Australian Human Rights Commission, 2016
Status – CURRENT
While compliance with legal obligations assists business to create workplaces that support working parents, several organisations have taken this a step further by implementing innovative, leading practices that advance this goal. Supporting working parents through targeted strategies can reduce business costs related to recruitment, retraining and restructures, widen the talent pool, increase organisational productivity and performance and improve organisational reputation. The ‘Successful strategies to support working parents’ resource for employers highlights these ‘leading practices’ as opportunities that can be used to successfully support pregnant employees and working parents. It brings together strategies implemented by leading Australian employers, many of which are effective, low cost and easy to deliver.