Derek Dong

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Motherhood no cop out for Emma Bartel

Whether it’s at home or at work, Emma Bartel has grown accustomed to spending her days...

Paving the way and closing the gap – Grace Papers announces two high profile hires

August, 2019 – Innovative SAAS parental leave & flexibility platform, Grace Papers, has...

“I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything.” How Cassandra Smarrelli balances ambition and family.

‘Nothing can dim the light that shines from within,’ Maya Angelou. Cassandra Smarrelli...

Double Jeopardy: What is Intersectional Feminism and Why Do We Need It?

To see feminism only through the lens of white, middle-class, able-bodied and...

Women Supporting Women

The empowerment of one woman has the potential to unlock the potential of any number of...

Job Sharing: How it works

“If you intend to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, but there’s a court mater on a...

Dismantling the maternal wall – how workplaces are doing it

“Why shouldn’t a workplace be customized to fit women as much as it is to fit men? We...

The part-time partner

Julie McKay was appointed to the role of Executive Director, UN Women Australia at just...

Navigating Full-Time Care and Work

“We’re strongly committed to ensuring we’re benefiting from all that gender equality...

#Metoo – a blueprint for change

On 15 October 2017 the #metoo shockwave reverberated around the world. It came on the...

Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children

It’s the right thing to do. They are parents too. Stillbirth is one of the most...

Returning to work? Don’t settle for leftovers

“If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect...

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