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Adoption
In 2012-13 there were 339 adoptions in Australia with more than a third of these adoptions from overseas. In 1971-72 there were 9,798 adoptions. That is a decline of..
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"It's the considered and researched approach on women's issues that is so helpful"
by Kristan Dooley
There are many organisations out there doing great work in the community. Some receive grants from the government, some fund their activities through the sale of goods, others ...
"They understand the true value and dignity of women"
by Kristan Dooley
Women's Forum Australia has a broad network of supporters from diverse backgrounds and with varying skills and experiences. Women who have a passion for life and who work hard ...
"I value their 'authentically feminist' approach"
by Kristan Dooley
Women's Forum Australia is fortunate to work with many different people who believe in our vision of an Australian society that respects and promotes the dignity of women. Some ...
Together, we did it!
by Kristan Dooley
Thanks to your support and encouragement in the past year we managed to help prevent the introduction of extreme abortion laws in NSW and Queensland and made a huge difference ...
Extreme Abortion Law Dangerous for Women
by Rachael Wong
Today the NSW Legislative Council is set to debate what is perhaps one of the most extreme and dangerous laws to face this state and its women.
In NSW, women currently have ...
Abortion Coercion: The NRL Still Has a Long Way to Go in its Treatment of Women
by Rachael Wong
Within the course of a week, the NRL has been shaken by two separate, shocking allegations involving players who coerced their girlfriends into undergoing abortions.
Except ...
In the Fight for Equality, We Must Celebrate Difference
by Rachael Wong
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and a call for their equal treatment in so ...
How to be a Feminist
by Women's Forum Contributors
Feminism was once a movement that unified women; it empowered them to seek equality, to seek autonomy and to seek opportunity.
The beauty and power of feminism has been lo ...
Funding the International Abortion Industry Fails Women
by Rachael Wong
Governments, organisations and philanthropists pledged over $250 million (http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australia-pledges-nothing-to-counter-donald-trum ...
Abortion Reform in Queensland: Rob Pyne's Loss is a Win for Women
by Rachael Wong
Whether you're pro-choice or pro-life, Rob Pyne's withdrawal of his two ill-conceived abortion bills in Queensland (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-28/abortion-decriminalisa ...
