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About Us

Women’s Health East is a regional women’s health promotion agency working across the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. The region covers 7 Local Government Areas – Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah, Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse and Boroondara.

Women’s Health East drives action to build an equitable society. Guided by evidence and informed by women’s lived experiences, we strengthen the capacity of the community to improve women’s health and wellbeing.

Women’s Health East is one of 12 women’s health services across Victoria. This includes nine regional services (including Women’s Health East) which together cover the entire state.

Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) is the Victorian peak body for gender equity, women’s health and the prevention of violence against women. The four statewide services are Women’s Health Victoria, Women with Disabilities Victoria and the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health.

Women’s Health East is a registered charity and donations of $2 and over are fully tax deductible.

What We Do

Working within a feminist framework, Women’s Health East address the social, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors impacting on the health, safety and wellbeing of women in the region. We build the capacity of organisations, services and programs in the region to optimally address issues affecting women.

To achieve this, we partner with state and local governments, health and community organisations, and others with a role in improving health outcomes for women.

With a focus on our region we:

  • Provide leadership, expertise and support to initiatives addressing our key priorities;
  • Facilitate collaborative, integrated responses to our key priorities;
  • Implement and support an intersectional approach to women’s health promotion;
  • Enhance the capacity of our partners to improve service system access and responsiveness for all women;
  • Shape responses to women’s health and wellbeing needs through the translation of evidence into practice, advocacy, consultancy and research;
  • Influence public policy and the public discourse on issues relevant to improving health outcomes for women; and
  • Deliver training and education programs, opportunities for collective learning, resources and support to build workforce and organisational excellence in women’s health and wellbeing.

Our Strategy 2021-2025

Vision

Equality, empowerment, health and wellbeing for all women.

Purpose

Women’s Health East drives action to build an equitable society. Guided by evidence and informed by women’s lived experiences, we strengthen the capacity of the community to improve women’s health and wellbeing.

Priorities

1.   Advance gender equality

2.   Prevent violence against women

3.   Improve women’s sexual and reproductive health

Values

Women’s Health East is commited to:

·      Human Rights

·      Social Justice

·      Diversity & Inclusion

·      Partnership & Collaboration

·      Innovation

·      Respect

Our Staff

Elly Taylor (she/her)

Elly Taylor (she/her)

CEO
Catherine D’Arcy (she/her)

Catherine D’Arcy (she/her)

Manager Prevention of Violence Against Women
Anna Phyland (she/her)

Anna Phyland (she/her)

Manager Strategy and Programs
Melissa O’Reilly (she/her)

Melissa O’Reilly (she/her)

Manager Gender Equality
Emily Kate Cowan (she/her)

Emily Kate Cowan (she/her)

Executive Assistant (currently on parental leave)
Melanie Chapman

Melanie Chapman

Executive & Finance Assistant
Colleen Russell (she/her)

Colleen Russell (she/her)

Quality / Project Officer
Claire Butselaar (she/her)

Claire Butselaar (she/her)

Team Leader Community Engagement
Deborah Wu (she/her)

Deborah Wu (she/her)

Gender Equality Advisor
Katie McKee (she/her)

Katie McKee (she/her)

Training Coordinator
Christina Taylor (she/her)

Christina Taylor (she/her)

Strategic Communications Coordinator
Ada Castle (she/her)

Ada Castle (she/her)

Health Promotion Coordinator SRH
Vanessa Czerniawski (she/her)

Vanessa Czerniawski (she/her)

Health Promotion Coordinator
Roshika Kumar (she/her)

Roshika Kumar (she/her)

Heath Promotion Coordinator PVAW
Avega Bishop (she/her)

Avega Bishop (she/her)

Margins to the Mainstream Coordinator
Esther Xu (she/her)

Esther Xu (she/her)

Bicultural Worker (Mandarin & English)
Jane Brierty (she/her)

Jane Brierty (she/her)

Bicultural Worker (Mandarin & English)
Sui Cin Zah (she/her)

Sui Cin Zah (she/her)

Bicultural Worker (Hakha Chin & English)
Naomi King Bol (she/her)

Naomi King Bol (she/her)

Bicultural Worker (Hakha Chin & English)
Lingzhi Ruan (she/her)

Lingzhi Ruan (she/her)

Bicultural Worker (Mandarin & English)
Kochava Lilit (zey/zir, they/them)

Kochava Lilit (zey/zir, they/them)

Heath Promotion Coordinator: Get the Go Ahead
Catherine Marty (she/her)

Catherine Marty (she/her)

Training Coordinator

Our Board

Lisa Dunlop

Lisa Dunlop

Chair
Ann Yeomanson

Ann Yeomanson

Deputy Chair
Corinne Bowen

Corinne Bowen

Secretary
Leanna Marinucci

Leanna Marinucci

Treasurer
Stephanie Kilpatrick

Stephanie Kilpatrick

Dilnaz Billimoria

Dilnaz Billimoria

Sally Vuong

Sally Vuong

Belinda Li-Veldhuizen

Belinda Li-Veldhuizen

Work With Us

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We don’t currently have any vacancies available.