The Body@Work Project - USyd

A @Sydney_Uni collective of academics and industry leaders
who are re-imagining the future of embodied work

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Great article in @honi_soit on the need for a menstrual support system for university students

still we bleed. https://t.co/rDVOH3pqGy via @Honi_Soit

[Elizabeth Hill @ElizabethHill00]

Washington Post's report on Spain's leading new paid menstrual leave policy refers to our research paper from @USyd_BodyatWork Research with impact! @USyd_GEWLRI @Sydney_Colussi @BethGoldblatt @Raecooper1 @ProfMEJohnson1 #menstruation
https://t.co/kOvN7zfKzI

[HRM @HRMeditor]

Groups are campaigning for menstrual and menopausal leave to be included in the Fair Work Act. Here’s what that means for HR. https://t.co/A3IldxVNJW

[Maurice Blackburn @YouCanCountOnMB]

“The most effective way of combating this unfairness is to create a uniform legislative standard allowing for additional leave days under the Fair Work Act. Women should be given at least 12 extra days leave a year” Jessica Heron, Lawyer
https://t.co/UEFEbw4f8g

[9News Sydney @9NewsSyd]

YOUR SAY: Should Australia introduce menstrual leave?

The country's biggest unions are launching a national campaign for menstrual and menopause leave, saying it will help address gender equality in Aussie workplaces. #9News

DETAILS: https://t.co/ovsjAb9uMd

[The University of Sydney Business School @sydney_business]

Congratulations to Professor @Raecooper1 and her team, including Associate Professor @ElizabethHill00 and Miss Charlie Hock, who have been awarded a @JMIPublicPolicy Challenge Grant. 👏👏

#LeadershipInAction https://t.co/JWBKXqc4am

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

We're putting gender at the heart of the Fair Work Act, but there's still no compassionate leave for abortions https://t.co/Sdfp0y4QUW via @ConversationEDU

[Elizabeth Hill @ElizabethHill00]

Australia's paid leave for pregnancy loss laws are good - but they could be better @USyd_BodyatWork @Raecooper1 @DrMelKeep @sammostyn
https://t.co/fuS7s3Id99

[ABC News @abcnews]

Why menopause is costing Australians billions a year and what might help change that https://t.co/bs66wQacSj

[The University of Sydney Business School @sydney_business]

. @ProfMarianBaird's research has directly influenced public policy in paid parental leave and sexual harassment.

Her current work through @USyd_BodyatWork investigates how workplaces can offer inclusive & supportive experiences for workers.

Learn more: https://t.co/OZgXtH4san

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"Menstruation is a #humanrights issue.

It is also a public health and development issue."

@UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem (@Atayeshe) at the @UN Human Rights Council's panel discussion on #menstrualhygiene.

#HRC50

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Exciting developments as menstrual health is included on the agendas of the Human Rights Council and the World Health Organization

High Commissioner for Human Rights statement on menstrual health https://t.co/FgKE6MW5Vo

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Spain set to approve "unlimited" number of paid menstrual leave

The Spanish government has officially unveiled plans to give an unlimited number of days off work for painful periods https://t.co/5q5QiZPHtq

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Co-convenor of the Body@Work Project, @ElizabethHill00 talks menstrual leave in Spain which could set a "new global standard"

Spain’s menstrual leave: The countries that have already tried and tested days off for period pain https://t.co/0PG6AcGKrh

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Spain set to approve monthly menstrual leave https://t.co/MFsGXRI6xr

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

An important policy development out of Spain this week #menstrualleave

Spain could become the first Western nation to grant paid menstrual leave. How does Australia compare? https://t.co/zkKzefASNR

[Sydney Uni Library @Sydney_Library]

International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️
31 March 2022

Today we celebrate with gender diverse people across Australia by sharing stories, starting conversations and showing support.

🔗 Click on the link below for more information
https://t.co/oZlPmbH6mb

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Significant development in New Zealand that highlights the impact of period stigma on the workforce:

https://t.co/rnVYplWLQz

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

@ElizabethHill00 on ABC Life Matters to discuss menstruation and menopause policy in the workpalce

The case for menstrual and menopause leave https://t.co/Wq3jBslAoY

[The Body@Work Project - USyd @USyd_BodyatWork]

Research resources including new publications and our Body@Work newsletter 👇
https://t.co/ssJIc5GmIv