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Changing the face of politics in South Australia

Photo of Pathways to Politics participant Aditi Mohan with Deputy Premier Dr Susan Close.

A new program offered by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to encourage more South Australian women to enter politics has been officially launched.

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Applications open for aspiring female politicians

2022 cohort - Speeches session in Victorian Parliament

Federal and state representatives from across the political spectrum have joined forces to change the face of politics through a new program at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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The untapped workforce potential of refugee women

A woman holds up a world globe.

This Refugee Week (19-25 June), a new highlights need for a national refugee employment strategy to better allow women from refugee background to contribute to Australia’s labour market.

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Launching women on space careers

Galaxy

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has partnered with Modis Tech Academy and Microsoft Australia in the Tech Start program which aims to support 100 South Australian women to kick-start a career in space, defence and technology.

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Depression 50% higher in women with PCOS

Depressed person

Women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are 1.5 times more likely to have symptoms of clinical depression than women without the condition, a new study from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute has found. This was the case whether or not women knew they had PCOS.

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