The Invisible Woman

Last November, the Just Gold Team attended Newkind conference, A conference designed to inspire and empower participants to build a better world. We had a chance to speak with some participants and presenters on the Invisible Woman Syndrome, including Nova Peris OAM, who attended New Kind as a guest speaker. Nova Peris was Australia's first aboriginal woman elected to federal parliament as a senat...

In this episode, we speak with Jeanette Large, CEO of Women’s Property Initiatives, about how the Covid pandemic and subsequent lockdowns affected women’s relationships and homelife, what factors can lead to a woman becoming homeless, and the importance of safe, secure housing for everyone.

Shocking data has revealed how easy it is for seemingly prosperous women to become homeless, which is then exasperated by shame and isolation. What can women do to prevent this from happening to themselves, and what needs to change in society to alleviate this problem all together? Join us as we speak with CEO of the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, Katherine Ellis. Katherine shares her perspect...

What can companies do to alleviate the invisibility issue? Why do we need more women in parliament? Join us for this episode of The Invisible Woman Podcast, where we speak with our project convener Jo Cavanagh OAM who talks to us about what businesses need to do to minimise invisibility for their employees, the burden of unpaid caregiving, the need for women in the decision making process and the...

In this episode we speak to the Founder of the HerStory Movement of South Australia and Former Adelaide Mayoress, Genevieve Theseira-Haese. She explores the powerful untold stories of women uncovered by the HerStory Movement, as women not only became invisible back then - but nameless. Learning about the life experiences of women in history explains to us why society is the way it is now, and how...

Welcome to the second part of The Invisible Woman Adelaide Panel Discussion, as our expert panel responds to the invisible woman syndrome and what invisibility looks like in South Australia. In the second part, we explore women in leadership, homelessness, diverse and migrant communities, and achieving equity in the workplace. Featuring Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor, Adelaide City Council; Emerita Pr...

What does invisibility look like for women in South Australia? This episode showcases The Invisible Woman Adelaide Panel Discussion, as our expert panel responds to the invisible woman syndrome, and what invisibility looks like in South Australia. The two-part series spans across issues related to employment, housing, domestic violence, and intersectionality, our expert panellists explore how thes...

What happens if we want to be invisible? In this episode, we speak to Prudence Black about her works as a Research Associate at the University of Adelaide and the Department of Gender and Cultural studies at the University of Sydney about the experiences of invisibility from a range of perspectives. We explore the conundrum of self-inflected invisibility and the changing nature of the family struc...

Is there a difference between men and women when they age? Join Kathy Williams as she explores the beauty myth, as anti-ageing discourse is celebrated for women, whilst men are revered as they age gracefully, morphing into George Clooney look-a-likes. Invisibility is not just waiting the longest to be served at a bar. Invisibility is when opportunities dry up as you reach a certain age, and it's a...

In this episode, we speak to the South Australian Minister for Women, Katrine Hildyard. 128 years ago, South Australia became the first place in the world where women could both vote and stand for parliament. Fast forward to the present day, we speak to Katrine about the reality women are facing in South Australia that shows we still have a long way to go. Listen to this episode as Katrine tells u...

What does invisibility look like when you live in a regional area? In this episode of The Invisible Woman, Fiona Doorman explores how geographical barriers compound existing issues for women living outside of metro areas. Fiona Dorman is the President of the National Council of Women South Australia and National Vice President of the National Council of Women Australia. Join us as she outlines the...

The Invisible Woman Project is a social partnership between Just Gold and the City of Melbourne. Find out more about The Invisible Woman project at justgoldwomen.net or on our socials @justgoldwomen.

This episode is a collaboration of Just Gold and the Melbourne Women's Fund. Melbourne Women’s Fund  is a Giving Circle that brings together members’ financial, intellectual, professional and personal resources to support non-profit organisations in Melbourne that address issues undermining the quality of life and futures of women and their families. It is a charitable fund account within the Lord...

This episode is a collaboration of Just Gold and the Melbourne Women's Fund. Melbourne Women’s Fund  is a Giving Circle that brings together members’ financial, intellectual, professional and personal resources to support non-profit organisations in Melbourne that address issues undermining the quality of life and futures of women and their families. It is a charitable fund account within the Lord...

This episode is a collaboration of Just Gold and the Melbourne Women's Fund. Melbourne Women’s Fund  is a Giving Circle that brings together members’ financial, intellectual, professional and personal resources to support non-profit organisations in Melbourne that address issues undermining the quality of life and futures of women and their families. It is a charitable fund account within the Lord...

Invisibility is not just about money; it is about power too. Katherine Ellis explores how the foundation of invisibility can be laid in a woman’s youth, and can begin as early as their 40's. We all know a fundamental barrier from falling into poverty is owning your own home, but the current housing market means that young people are not optimistic for the future – they are now fearful of it. Join...

Where does invisibility begin? Women find themselves fading away over time, oftentimes it is a rapid downward spiral. No woman is immune to invisibility, and as our Project Convenor Jo Cavanagh explains, it can even happen overnight. Join Jo Cavanagh as she discusses the data drawn from grassroots research that has been codified into the Five D’s that are affecting women: Disability, Divorce, Deat...

In this episode of The Invisible Woman Podcast, Jeanette Large, CEO of the Women’s Property Initiatives talks to us about homelessness and women as well as solutions to the housing problem such as Shared Equity, social housing and philanthropy.

What connects women in sports with women in STEM? A/Prof Jo Cavanagh, Prof Catherine Itsiopoulos, and Katherine Ellis discuss society’s part in supporting women in male-dominated roles.

How can architecture and urban design impact life for women of all ages? Join A/Prof Jo Cavanagh, Prof Catherine Itsiopoulos and Katherine Ellis in a discussion on women's safety in public life.

Structural oppression holds women back from leadership positions, financial stability, and security as they age- join A/Prof Jo Cavanagh, Prof Catherine Itsiopoulos and Katherine Ellis as they discuss how social connections can help combat these issues for women over 55.

On #IWD we spoke to A/Prof Jo Cavanagh, Prof Catherine Itsiopoulos, and Katherine Ellis about healthy ageing for women through diet, lifestyle, and community.

A / Prof Jo Cavanagh, Prof Catherine Itsiopoulos (RMIT), and Katherine Ellis (CEO of Youth Affairs Council Victoria) discuss the current situation for women in Australia post Covid-19. Welcome by Kyriakos Gold (Just Gold CEO). Recorded live at The Commons QV, located at Melbourne's Greek Quarter, on International Women's Day 2022. The Invisible Woman Project is a social partnership between Just Go...

In this pilot episode, we describe The Invisible Woman Syndrome and talk to women who have been observing it become a pressing issue during the last decades.