Research into career exploration and options for young women
WAVE undertook research on career exploration for young women, especially in terms of studying STEM subjects and undertaking a career in a non-traditional area.MEDIA RELEASE: Jobs and Training are for Women too
The biggest losers from the 2014 Federal Budget cuts to vocational education and training are women. New measures announced favour male-dominated industries and will do little to help the 700,000 women who enrol in VET courses each year.
Women in Adult and Vocational Education (WAVE) will be lobbying the Federal Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane and the Minister assisting the Prime Minister for Women, Senator Michaelia Cash, about the unfairness to women in the Federal Budget cuts to programs and new measures aimed to assist apprentices.
Where are the Female Trades Teachers?
Two of WAVE's active members undertook research for the 2014 AVETRA Conference. This followed previous research around the work of the TAFE Teacher. NSW Government funding at the time was focused on supporting women studying non-traditional trades. This research looked at how female trades teachers could make a difference. View the report...WAVE in Social Media
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Centuries of entitlement to women's bodies': Emma Thompson quit film over embattled exec
In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasseter, questioning why women "would want to work for him".
'Centuries of entitlement to women's bodies': Emma Thompson quit film over embattled exec
abc.net.au
In a scathing letter, Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson reveals she quit the forthcoming animated film Luck because of a decision to hire embattled former Pixar executive John Lasse...well worth noting...
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You wake up one morning to find private photos — ones you definitely didn't want public — plastered all over the internet. Here's what to do next.So much for decent work...
www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-27/amazon-australia-warehouse-working-conditions/10807308?utm_source=...
When you click 'buy now', this is what happens inside Amazon Australia's warehouse
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Workers say Amazon's Melbourne warehouse is a dehumanising, insecure and sometimes unsafe workplace.Explainer: what does ‘intersectionality’ mean?
Carolyn D'Cruz, La Trobe University
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability.
Explainer: what does 'intersectionality' mean?
theconversation.com
The term initially focussed on the intersection between race and gender, but more recent uses have extended to include sexuality, gender diversity and disability.Kids need to learn about cybersecurity, but teachers only have so much time in the day
Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum.
Kids need to learn about cybersecurity, but teachers only have so much time in the day
theconversation.com
While shifting cyber safety education beyond privacy is a step in the right direction, teachers already have to contend with an overcrowded curriculum.