Women's Forum Australia

Title: News

“Shocking failure” leads to abusers being housed with victims in government care homes

“Shocking failure” leads to abusers being housed with victims in government care homes

It was recently revealed that a group of men aged 18-41 used social media to groom around 140 young girls in order to "ultimately engage in sexual contact with them".

16 October 2020

South Australia introduces bill that will allow abortion to birth

South Australia introduces bill that will allow abortion to birth

Michelle Lensink MLC has introduced a bill into South Australia’s Upper House that will legalise abortion up until birth.

15 October 2020 · Rachael Wong

Men cannot be pregnant, give birth, or be mothers

Men cannot be pregnant, give birth, or be mothers

The Courier Mail has published a piece on women who identify as men and the 'discrimination' they face when pregnant or giving birth.

13 October 2020 · Rachael Wong

On this International Day of the Girl, we must condemn the insidious violence of sex-selective abortion

On this International Day of the Girl, we must condemn the insidious violence of sex-selective abortion

On the International Day of the Girl Child, we must condemn the insidious violence that girls face around the world.

10 October 2020 · Rachael Wong

Unable to get pregnant, Brisbane couple adopt six kids

Unable to get pregnant, Brisbane couple adopt six kids

A Brisbane couple adopted six children after struggling with infertility. The children first came into Lisa and Nathan's care as foster kids.

7 October 2020

Young Australian women suffer more online abuse than global average

Young Australian women suffer more online abuse than global average

The largest-ever global study of girls on social media finds most experience online abuse — and Australian girls suffer more than the global average.

6 October 2020

Sporting bodies release guidelines allowing biological men to play in women’s sports

Sporting bodies release guidelines allowing biological men to play in women’s sports

Eight peak Australian sporting bodies have released guidelines for the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sport.

2 October 2020 · Rachael Wong

Amy Coney Barrett’s brand of feminism is something to strive for

Amy Coney Barrett’s brand of feminism is something to strive for

Erika Bachiochi has written an excellent piece on US Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and the brand of feminism she represents.

30 September 2020

Government pledges 700 new safe places for victims of domestic violence

Government pledges 700 new safe places for victims of domestic violence

The federal government has announced 40 new projects providing around 700 safe places for women and children escaping domestic violence.

29 September 2020 · Rachael Wong