1. Dr Denise Chasmar Fleming honoured for significant service to women in business
Recognised for her considerable service to women in business, Dr Denise Chasmar Fleming has received an AM in the 2021 Australia Day honours list. She has been credited for her work in various leadership roles, with the intention to provide support and career assistance to women. She hopes that her nomination and success will help promote other women to the ranks in the future.
2. Sexist ‘stay home’ coronavirus campaign withdrawn
A public information campaign urging people to “stay home” during the pandemic has been withdrawn by the UK government after it was criticised. The campaign featured a stereotyped depiction of women at home performing domestic chores such as ironing, mopping and looking after children, whilst the male is pictured sitting on the lounge. A government spokesperson said it has now been withdrawn because “it does not reflect the government’s view on women.”
3. Naomi Osaka invests in US women’s soccer club
Acknowledging the women that invested in her growing up, Japan’s three time grand slam champion, Naomi Osaka, has invested in National Women’s Soccer League team North Carolina Courage. Named Forbes’ highest-paid female athlete in May 2020, Osaka wants to make a difference in the community by inspiring the next generation of women.
4. Brisbane Lions AFLW opening match a sell-out
As women’s footy participation grows, for the first time in 2021 fans are required to purchase tickets to AFLW matches, which were previously free. This indicates that momentum and support is continually building for women’s football, with the Lions opening match on Sunday against the Richmond Tigers already sold out.
5. New discovery could revolutionise the way women are screened for breast cancer
In a world-first discovery, due to a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, BreastScreen Victoria and Cancer Council Victoria, a new test could detect breast cancer before it even develops. This new discovery has the ability to revolutionise the way women are screened for breast cancer, using artificial intelligence to examine mammograms and alerting high-risk individuals years earlier than previous methods.
