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As I write, both the Chair and CEO of the Sydney Swans are answering questions about the club’s decision to stand down five players for breaching standards.
Clearly, a few things have been learnt since Monday’s statement issuing disappointment at “the situation players have found themselves in”. This time, concerns for the women at the centre of the sexual assault allegation were shared, as well as for the AFLW team and the partners of the players.
But it was the immediate instinct of reputation management that was problematic – as it was when Scots College addressed the fact three of their students had been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 14yo girl.
Both Scots and the Swans represent two of the most critical places where boys learn values (school and sport), as Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek noted today. Their responsibilities go beyond reputation to that of safety, especially for women and girls.
Also today: guess who copped the most questions in Question Time of ten PMs? The one woman, Julia Gillard! Madeline Hislop has the story.
If you’re feeling a little rage-ey about all of the above, author Naima Brown poses the very good question of what would happen if we harnessed women’s collective rage as an organising force?
And Amy Stephenson shares all the questions that came after she froze her eggs, in response to AOC publicly making the move.
Much more below! And don’t forget to join us in Sydney for our Women’s Health Summit! Final tickets available here.
Angela Priestley
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Assumptions about heterosexuality are everywhere, but especially when it comes to domestic and family violence and how we respond to it.
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Dr Sophie Hindes and Dr Jessica Ison
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In a recent study, Dr Sophie Hindes and Dr Jessica Ison critically analysed the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. They were struck that heterosexuality is rarely treated as relevant to understanding family violence.
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The tell in the Swans’ statement nobody’s talking about
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The Sydney Swans’ statement puts the focus on the players, while saying almost nothing about the victims situation.
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732 people charged with domestic violence offences in 3-day NSW Police crackdown
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The latest police blitz in NSW again highlights the extent of domestic and family violence across the state. Read more +
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The Sydney Swans scandal proves we still care more about footballers than the victims
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The Sydney Swans scandal shows how football culture still protects players while women are left to carry the burden of sexual violence. Read more +
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Harnessing women’s rage: What if we withdrew our money, labour and attention?
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Women’s rage is not the problem; it can become a powerful force for consequences, accountability, collective action and change. Read more +
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Heterosexuality is everywhere in Australia’s response to violence against women — and yet almost never named.
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Australia’s violence prevention efforts need to look beyond gender and examine how heterosexual norms shape relationships between people. Read more +
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The number of players who have been stood down today by the Sydney Swans for the remainder of this AFL season. They are Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner. It follows an ongoing police investigation into an allegation of sexual assault.
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New dedicated Kids and Teens Pelvic Pain Clinical Network available in Victoria
The Victorian government has announced a new Kids and Teens Pelvic Pain Clinical Network is now available at the Royal Children’s Hospital. A special Nurse Navigator will triage and connect patients with the right care, with the aim of ensuring girls and young people receive adequate care for pelvic pain closer to home.
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