Madeline Hislop

1 week ago | womensagenda.com.au | Madeline Hislop

When extreme weather disasters hit communities, it’s often the stories of dramatic rescues—generally undertaken by male volunteers—that make headlines. But new research released this week has unveiled a different kind of story: the power of women’s leadership in sustaining recovery efforts across homes, community halls and online networks during disasters.

1 week ago | womensagenda.com.au | Madeline Hislop

When men first turn up to an ‘entree’ event run by The Men’s Table, it’s made explicit that this is a place where you can have a real conversation. It’s an assurance that isn’t usually offered in spaces where men gather, but it’s a key action The Men’s Table takes to support men in having open conversations and developing meaningful social connections. “We’ll talk about what’s really going on, highs and lows,” David Pointon, co-founder and CEO of The Men’s Table tells Women’s Agenda.

1 week ago | womensagenda.com.au | Madeline Hislop

In 2019, Kate Hansen received a call that changed her life. It was from a family who’d agreed to donate their loved one’s organs—a kidney and pancreas—to her. At the time, Kate, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, was having dialysis three times a week. She describes the double organ donation as life-saving. Becoming a double transplant recipient meant Kate could pursue the life she wanted and go on to fulfill her dream of becoming a mum.

1 week ago | womensagenda.com.au | Madeline Hislop

Australian tennis legend Ash Barty has announced the birth of her second child, sharing the news of her daughter’s arrival on social media. Barty and her husband, Garry Kissick, posted an image of her newborn daughter on Instagram on Monday. They were greeted with hundreds of messages of support and love for the family. “Welcome to the world, Jordan 💕” Barty wrote on Instagram on Monday.

2 weeks ago | womensagenda.com.au | Madeline Hislop

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has strongly rebuked US President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of federal military troops in Los Angeles, calling it a “chaotic escalation” amid ongoing protests. The protests are a reaction to the Trump administration’s immigration raids in workplaces across the downtown area of the city. The protests against the raids have been ongoing for nearly one week, with more protests planned across the US this weekend.