Picture ADHD. Bet you didn't think of an overachieving, anxious woman with imposter syndrome, did you? Here are some other things we may have missed.
An Open Letter from your friendly neighbourhood/office neurodivergent
Italian journalist and politician Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first ever female Prime Minister
Italian journalist and politician Giorgia Meloni has emerged victorious from the weekend’s election - even beating out a former President to become Italy’s first ever female Prime Minister.
But who is Meloni, what does she stand for, and are people right to label her a ‘fascist’?
But who is Meloni, what does she stand for, and are people right to label her a ‘fascist’?
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Human rights investigations greenlit for Iran, protests continue
While the world watched in solidarity as the Iranian national football team refused to sing the anthem earlier this month, reports have suggested that the players’ families were threatened ahead of the sides match against Wales.
Protests continue throughout Iran, with efforts to document the ongoing violent crackdown via social media showing police forces opening fire in packed train stations and physically attacking individuals in public areas.
Protests continue throughout Iran, with efforts to document the ongoing violent crackdown via social media showing police forces opening fire in packed train stations and physically attacking individuals in public areas.
FW Explains: The 2022 US midterm elections
It can be hard to understand the political situation of another nation, particularly when you live half a world away.
But now that the polls for the US midterms are open, we thought we'd explain what that statement actually means and why this election matters.
But now that the polls for the US midterms are open, we thought we'd explain what that statement actually means and why this election matters.
Ask Us Anything with Tarang Chawla and Bojana Kos
So what happens when the bosses are away? We hand the reins back to you!
Tarang Chawla and Bojana Kos take over The Download this week, but what they talked about was entirely up to you!
That's right... it's an 'Ask Us Anything' episode!
Want some insight into how FW works? Curious about what they ate for breakfast? Desperate to know where Tarang gets his eyewear from? Tune in and you'll find out.
Tarang Chawla and Bojana Kos take over The Download this week, but what they talked about was entirely up to you!
That's right... it's an 'Ask Us Anything' episode!
Want some insight into how FW works? Curious about what they ate for breakfast? Desperate to know where Tarang gets his eyewear from? Tune in and you'll find out.
‘Better than Netflix’: the Budget women are rallying around
The night after the Federal Budget for 2022-23 was delivered, Sam Mostyn AO, Chair of the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce, took a microphone during a Q&A session, brandished a copy of the Women’s Budget Statement, and shared her insights with a rapt audience.
“Gender equality is central to Australia’s economic progress. If we don’t meet gender equality in this country, we will fail to meet our ambitions.”
Within minutes, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins shared a startling admission with the room, but one that nearly everyone understood.
“Gender equality is central to Australia’s economic progress. If we don’t meet gender equality in this country, we will fail to meet our ambitions.”
Within minutes, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins shared a startling admission with the room, but one that nearly everyone understood.
Women like Amy* are the key to solving the skills crisis
Most days at the Future Women office end up being special, for one reason or another.
Yesterday was no exception. I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Amy* who recently joined our community via Project Return.
We talked about work, lockdowns, raising two kids under the age of two, and finding your unique purpose – in work, and in life.
Amy is one of 150 women in Project Return – a free 12-month leadership development program packed full of activities, workshops and tailored career
Yesterday was no exception. I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Amy* who recently joined our community via Project Return.
We talked about work, lockdowns, raising two kids under the age of two, and finding your unique purpose – in work, and in life.
Amy is one of 150 women in Project Return – a free 12-month leadership development program packed full of activities, workshops and tailored career
Meet the woman who changed Beyoncé’s mind with a tweet
Two months ago, Hannah Diviney sent out a tweet.
As the Australian writer and disability advocate shared with the Future Women community via The Download, it was a tweet like any other.
‘I’ve tweeted thousands of times about all sorts of things, and never had this happen.’
Hannah had written to music artist Lizzo following the release of her single GRRRLS, to explain why her lyrics contained an ableist slur.
‘Friends of mine and I have experienced that word being used against us.'
As the Australian writer and disability advocate shared with the Future Women community via The Download, it was a tweet like any other.
‘I’ve tweeted thousands of times about all sorts of things, and never had this happen.’
Hannah had written to music artist Lizzo following the release of her single GRRRLS, to explain why her lyrics contained an ableist slur.
‘Friends of mine and I have experienced that word being used against us.'
Four easy ways to shop sustainably with Lucianne Tonti
Whenever I struggle to decide what to wear, my eye naturally goes to the same place in my wardrobe. Every single time.
And while I could just assume that this phenomenon occurs because my go-to outfit is bright red, covered in white and blue floral embellishments, it’s deeper than that.
The dress in question (a knee-length Alannah Hill special, if you’re interested) has gotten me out of countless clothing-related panics since 2008.
I love it for many reasons. I bought it on my first trip to M
And while I could just assume that this phenomenon occurs because my go-to outfit is bright red, covered in white and blue floral embellishments, it’s deeper than that.
The dress in question (a knee-length Alannah Hill special, if you’re interested) has gotten me out of countless clothing-related panics since 2008.
I love it for many reasons. I bought it on my first trip to M
NSW and Victoria announce free year of kindy
Here's why it's a game changer.
Given 88 percent of parental leave is taken by women, this will no doubt have a major impact on women’s professional lives.
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Given 88 percent of parental leave is taken by women, this will no doubt have a major impact on women’s professional lives.
Scroll to check out some of the details 👆
