Women's Wellbeing

While International Women's Day highlights global equality, Jigsaw is doing the local work of closing the employment gap for women with disability. With a 91% employment retention rate, find out how their targeted training programs are building a more equitable workforce.

March is more than just a month on the calendar—it's a time for gratitude and reflection . Publisher Tina Brown explores the extraordinary contributions of local women and the vital importance of backing female-led small businesses in our community

From live Women’s Asian Cup screenings to cultural bushwalks and "Girl Power" concerts, Lane Cove is honoring International Women’s Day 2026 with a diverse program aimed at balancing the scales and celebrating local and global female talent.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate a specific non-parole period for intimate partner homicide.  In mid- November, Parliament passed reforms that set a mandatory benchmark of 25 years behind bars for those convicted of murdering a current or former partner. This new sentencing shift places intimate partner murder beside...

In a new partnership with DV Safe Phone, North Sydney Council residents can now donate their old mobile phones to people escaping domestic violence.  Collection boxes have been installed at Stanton Library, the Coal Loader, and at Council’s Customer Service Centre. Each donated handset is wiped, repaired, and passed on to frontline...

The annual Mary’s House Walk boasted its largest crowd yet with 1,350 people turning out to support women and children escaping domestic and family violence.  On Sunday 26 October, students, families, community groups, sporting teams, corporate partners and government representatives marched together from St Leonard’s Park to McMahons Point. In the lead...

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shed held its annual “Walk the Talk” 26 November 2025. Every year, as part of the global campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”, in collaboration with other domestic violence advocacy organisations such as the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter, the Domestic Violence Network, the KNC, Rotary,...

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign running annually from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day. The movement raises awareness about violence against women and girls. During this period, governments, organisations, and communities are encouraged...

Ku-ring-gai Council is hosting a free Menopause Forum on Thursday 23 October to help women better understand and manage menopause and perimenopause. Held at the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers in Gordon, the event will feature expert speakers covering topics such as hormone therapy, nutrition, and exercise, all aimed at improving wellbeing...