Free lunchtime money information sessions for women of all ages Women’s Health East warmly invites you to attend our free lunchtime money information sessions. Whether you have just moved into your first share house or are entering retirement, the free Money Matters sessions are designed for women of every age and stage. You will better […]
Women’s Health East warmly invites you to attend our two webinars focusing on the intersectionality, special considerations and practical implications when working with migrant and refugee communities on sensitive topics, such as sexual and reproductive health. These webinars provide an opportunity to move beyond discussions on singular health or social topics and instead delve deeper […]
Women’s Health East warmly invites you to attend our free professional development sessions on sexual and reproductive health. This workshop series aims to increase the capacity and sexual and reproductive health knowledge of health and community workers in Melbourne’s eastern and northern regions. All four workshops will take place face to face and include: Workshop […]
To mark International Women’s Day, the CEO’s and Chairs of all 12 Women’s Health Services across Victoria have released a statement reinforcing the importance of the global and local themes for the day. “The United Nation’s themes for International Women’s Day resonate so deeply for all the Women’s Health Services” said Tricia Currie, CEO of […]
The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) warmly welcome the State Government’s commitment to improving abortion access across Melbourne. The introduction of Eastern Health’s surgical abortion service and plans to establish services at Western Health and Peninsula Health, will ensure that women can access public abortion services that are safe, timely and close to their […]
A landmark report has shed light on the economic value of Women’s Health Services to Victoria, underscoring the critical need for sustained government funding beyond 2023-24. Conducted by Impact Economics and Policy, the Return on Equity – Health and economic dividends from investing in Women’s Health Services [pdf] report reveals the long-term economic benefits of […]
On 14 October 2023, Australia has the opportunity to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Constitution. Women’s Health East declare our support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
We aspire for our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to strengthen and cultivate respectful and trusting relationships with Aboriginal organisations, women, and their communities, and we are fully committed to listening to and amplifying their voices.
Reproductive healthcare is highly gendered and stigmatised. We welcome the State Government’s investment in new women’s health clinics, a dedicated Aboriginal-led clinic, and sexual and reproductive health hubs, as a critical step to support universal public access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. The economic and social benefits of investing in gender equality are clear. We welcome the investment in Victoria’s new gender equality strategy and the implementation of the Gender Equality Act, and the opportunities this brings for our sector to support organisations to create gender transformative change.
A new codesign opportunity for Disabled young people in Melbourne’s East to shape resources on consent and sexual education
A new codesign opportunity for Disabled young people in Melbourne’s East to shape resources on consent and sexual education
Women’s Health East are running a free two-part webinar series on women’s mental health promotion in June. We’d love you to come! Webinar 1: Thursday 8th June, 10:00am – 11:15am Topic: Women and girls mental health and the gendered determinants of mental health Register via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-mental-health-promotion-webinar-1-tickets-633703071947 Webinar 2: Thursday 22nd June, 10:00am – 11:30am Topic: […]
The It Takes a Village program was designed to strengthen mental health supports and social connection for Mandarin-speaking women who are parents or carers and living in the Eastern region of Melbourne. The program aimed to centre the voices of women who are parents, and to develop a shared understanding of mental health and wellbeing. […]
Women’s Health East is delighted to share our resource “How to become a menopause friendly workplace”. This is a free resource for Australian workplaces that includes information on menopause, why this is a workplace issue, practical tools and strategies, a policy template and links and references to best practice resources in Australia and beyond. The […]
At Women’s Health East, our vision is equality, empowerment, health and wellbeing for all women. We encourage organisations in Melbourne’s east to embrace the opportunities for impactful and lasting change that the Gender Equality Act 2020 (‘the Act’) presents. At Women’s Health East, we want defined entities in our region to feel confident in their abilities – not […]
A landmark piece of legislation Victoria’s Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) (‘the Act’), which took effect on 31 March 2021, is the first of its kind in Australia. The intention of the Act is to achieve gender equality – defined as “equality of rights, opportunities, responsibilities and outcomes” between people of different genders. The Act follows in the […]
Under the Gender Equality Act 2020, defined entities within the Victorian public sector must complete a Gender Impact Assessment (GIA) on all policies, programs, and services that directly and significantly impact the public and that are new or are being reviewed. A GIA is a way to measure whether policies, programs and services meet the different needs of […]
Wednesday, 9th of November 2022 10:00am-11:15am Women’s Health East is excited to showcase women leading change at our upcoming 2022 Annual General Meeting. • Keynote Speaker: Aunty Geraldine Atkinson on Treaty for Victoria • Presentation: Women Leading Change – our bicultural workers • Celebrate the work of Women’s Health East! Wednesday 9th of November 2022 […]
Introductory training: the primary prevention of violence against women and how to take action in your workplace or community. Facilitated by Women’s Health East, this two-part introductory level training is for those who are new to the prevention of violence against women, would like to understand the role they can play in the prevention of […]
We interviewed WHE staff members Naomi King Bol and Esther Xu on the importance of providing in-language access to health information and services for women in their communities, their roles as bilingual health education officers, and why it’s crucial continue to support women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in the Eastern Metropolitan Region and beyond. […]
I’m Sui, one of the Hakha Chin Bilingual Health Education Officers at Women’s Health East (WHE). Last year, I had the privilege to deliver the project Our Health. In Language., which was funded through the Outer East Primary Care Partnership’s Outer East Partnership Grants 2021-2022. As part of this project, my colleague and I ran […]
We interviewed WHE staff members Jane Brierty and Sui Cin Zah on the importance of providing in-language access to health information and services for women in their communities, their roles as bilingual health education officers, and why it’s crucial continue to support women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in the Eastern Metropolitan Region and beyond. […]
The CEOs of Victoria’s 12 women’s health services are calling for an immediate uplift in investment to secure the health and wellbeing of Victorian women. Data shows that Victorian women are sicker, more anxious and depressed since the COVID-19 pandemic and immediate action is required. Representing the interests of 3 million women across every region […]
Public spaces play a significant role in community life. They provide a space for people to foster social connections, engage in sport and physical activity and access green spaces. Being able to occupy public space can positively impact on social, mental and physical health and wellbeing. Women’s experiences and perceptions of public spaces differs to […]
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager who is keen to make a difference to our organisation and community by undertaking our core financial processes, and leading system improvements to enhance the organisation’s overall financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position will assume responsibility for WHE’s day-to-day finance functions, oversee the […]
Women’s Health East are proud to present Parenting in a Pandemic: Women’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19, a research report about local women’s lived experience of being a new parent against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of this on their mental health and wellbeing. This year, Women’s Heath East spoke with […]
If you are looking for an opportunity to receive a qualification and gain experience in health education with a supportive, feminist organisation, this job may be for you Bilingual Health Education Officer 1 x Mandarin and English-speaking 3 days per week until May 29, 2022 Generous salary packaging Women’s Health East has an exciting opportunity […]
Women’s Health East is excited to announce our upcoming AGM and celebrating our organisation’s 30th Anniversary! Please join us in celebrating our achievements over the last 30 years. • Keynote Speaker: Minister Gabrielle Williams on 30 years of Women’s Health East • Presentation: Celebrating the Speaking Out Program • 16 Days Campaign Launch: Preventing Violence […]
‘Creating Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces for Women’ gives an overview of the role that the design of public spaces plays in creating spaces that are safe, welcoming and accessible for women. It also looks at women’s experience of public spaces, and highlights the importance of women’s voices and expertise in creating spaces that are safe and inclusive for everyone.
Do you want to understand what drives violence against women and learn about the actions you can take to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women? Facilitated by Women’s Health East, this two-part introductory level training is for those who are new to the prevention of violence against women sector, or are interested in […]
Women’s Health East announces that our Chief Executive Officer Kristine Olaris will be leaving us to take on a new leadership role as the CEO of Fitzroy Legal Service. Chair of WHE Lisa Dunlop said Kristine has made a considerable contribution over the past 10 years not only to WHE but to the women’s health […]
Did you know that the use of artwork in public spaces can make for more welcoming environments, encourage usage, and promote ownership and pride for people in the community? This has been more than evident through the work of the ‘Women’s Health East Beyond the Studio: Advocating for Women’s Inclusion, Visibility and Safety through Public […]
This exciting project aims to elevate the voices of women with disabilities, promote the leadership of women with disabilities, as well as build the capacity of TFER partners in their approaches to the prevention of violence against women with disabilities (PVAWD). The project is led by Women’s Health East in partnership with Women with Disabilities […]
The Gender Equality Act 2020 takes effect on March 31st 2021 and requires the Victorian public sector, local councils and universities to audit, measure and progress gender equality within their respective organisations. The Act aims to tackle the key drivers of gender inequality through the enactment of a series of obligations that apply to both internal […]
Do you want to understand what drives violence against women and learn about the actions you can take to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women?
Facilitated by Women’s Health East, this two-part introductory level training is for those who may have recently begun or are new to the prevention of violence against women sector, or are interested in undertaking preventing violence against women activities in the future.
Date and time: 10:00am-12:30pm Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th November 2020*
*training is delivered over two 2.5 hour sessions. Training participants must attend both sessions.
Cost: $25 pp (Plus booking fee. Inclusive of GST)
16 Ways to Call it Out in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign Women’s Health East (WHE) in partnership with the Together for Equality and Respect partnership has developed the following social media campaign toolkit to assist organisations and groups across the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) of Melbourne to participate in the […]
No matter where you are with your finances, financial wellbeing is an important health issue. In August & September 2020 Women’s Health East ran free online webinars encouraging women to take action to improve their financial wellbeing. These sessions were sponsored by Manningham and builds on successful online sessions delivered in June to the Monash […]
Thanks to everyone who attended WHE’s Women and COVID forum back in September! The presentations and panel discussion unpacked the gendered impacts of the global pandemic for women and the way forward for a gender equal recovery. We were joined by experts Tanja Kovac, CEO of Gender Equity Victoria (GENVIC), Jane Fisher, Finkel Professor of Global & Women’s Health […]
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Session 1 Money Mindset
Women’s Health East is extremely proud of the many achievement of the Speaking Out program over many years. This is of course due to the incredible women involved in the program who share their stories to build community understanding of violence against women and its prevention, and to affect change. It is with a heavy […]
Financial pressures are even greater than usual for some women at the moment, with COVID-19 disproportionately impacting women in both paid work (job losses or as frontline staff) and unpaid work.
No matter where you are with your finances, financial wellbeing is an important health issue. Join us in this free virtual series on women’s financial wellbeing. Hear from expert speakers in on a range of topics and gain information that will support you to build confidence and work towards better engagement with your finances.
By Vanessa Czerniawski, Health Promotion Officer This article was first published in the July 2020 edition of the Planning Institute of Australia’s Planning News. My gym temporarily closed in March this year. The playgrounds that I regularly visited with my toddler also closed. Like many other Victorians, I had to re-think ways to use public […]
Facilitated by Women’s Health East, this two-part introductory level training is for those who may have recently begun or are new to the prevention of violence against women sector, or are interested in undertaking preventing violence against women activities in the future.
With the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and stakeholders front of mind, Women’s Health East is working remotely. Having our office closed doesn’t, of course, alter our commitment to equality, empowerment, health and wellbeing for all women. We will continue to progress our work to advance gender equality, prevent violence against women, and improve women’s sexual and reproductive, however we are doing things a bit differently at the moment. For example, although we have postponed recent face-to-face activities, we are using digital platforms and other communications mechanisms to connect with you.
Women’s Health East are recruiting young LGBTIQ people to participate in workshops to help with the creation of a new resource on equal and respectful relationships. To participate please contact Lara Gerrand on 03 9851 3706 or lgerrand@whe.org.au
Women’s Health East is excited to announce the release of their research report exploring LGBTIQ young women’s access to sexual and reproductive health services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. Download the report here.
Manningham City Council -Powerful Stories Facebook: @ManninghamCouncil Twitter: @ManninghamCC #16Days – When it comes to preventing violence against all women, we’re in it together. We all have a responsibility to elevate the voices of women who have survived violence & we all have roles to play in facilitating a society free of gender-based violence #Together4GE […]
Eastern Health – Voices for Women Project Facebook: @voicesofwomenyarravalley Twitter NA Social Media Post #16Days Gender equality in local leadership will facilitate GE action in all areas of our lives – where we LIVE, WORK, PLAY & LEARN. How can we support more women in leadership roles? For Facebook please include the following wording in […]
Monash City Council – Safety and Respect Project Twitter: @MonashCouncil Facebook: @cityofmonash Social Media Post #16Days Everyone has a role to play in preventing violence against women. <tag council> are committed to working across settings to ensure equitable health outcomes for all women. Share a project promoting GE where you LIVE #Together4GE For Facebook please […]
Maroondah City Council – Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes Facebook @MaroondahCityCouncil Twitter @CityofMaroondah Social Media Post #16Days Books and stories are important communication and LEARNING tools that can either reinforce or challenge traditional gender stereotypes. This children’s booklist celebrates children’s individuality – which one is your fave? #Together4GE For Facebook please include the following wording in […]
EDVOS – Level Playground Project NIL Twitter Insta: @level.playground Facebook: @LevelPlayground Social Media Post #16Days Imagine a world where every girl and boy grows up to be equally valued, heard and respected, and with equal access to opportunities. What’s the GE message you wish you had LEARNED as a child? #Together4GE For Facebook please include […]
Eastern Community Legal Centre – The Healesville Women 4 Women Project Twitter: @EasternCLC NIL Facebook Social Media Post #16Days The best neighbours are the ones who double as your partners in GE action! A sense of belonging connects communities, and GE action strengthens them. What great GE work is happening where you LIVE? #Together4GE For […]
Doncare – iMatter Project Social Media Post Facebook: @imatterdoncare Facebook: @doncare.org.au Twitter: NIL #16Days Young people need more opportunities to LEARN about equal and respectful relationships and how to engage in healthy communication. Share your GE projects that engage YP #Together4GE For Facebook please include the following wording in your post: To read the full […]
Carrington Health – The Gender Equity Project Social Media Post Facebook – @carringtonhealth Insta @carringtonhealth #16Days What’s the first step to delivering gender equitable services? Ensuring the internal processes where you WORK are gender equitable! Who’s YOUR GE workmate? #Together4GE For Facebook please include the following wording in your post: To read the full story, […]
Access Health and Community – Safe and Inclusive Clubs Project Social Media Post Twitter @AccessHC_AUS Facebook @AccessHealthandCommunity #16Days Sport settings have great potential to influence social change and prevent violence against women by creating inclusive, equitable safe environments. @AccessHC_AUS is committed. Are you? Share a project promoting GE where you PLAY #Together4GE For Facebook please […]
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Social Media Campaign 2018 Resources The Eastern Metropolitan Campaign 2018 As the fundamental driver of violence against women is gender inequality, this year’s campaign, #Together4GE, aims to: Highlight the links between violence against women and gender inequality; Increase understanding of what action to progress gender equality looks like (in […]
Welcome to our second workshop for 2017. This workshop has been co-designed to meet the needs identified by you in our previous workshop. The workshop will be interactive and participatory, and aims to deepen your practice and understanding around audit analysis and action planning processes.
Women’s Health East welcomes funding from the Victorian government to deliver a ground-breaking participatory project to help prevent family violence in LGBTI relationships.
Women’s Health East are very excited to present our Women Online: The intersection of technology, gender and sexism paper. Download the paper This paper describes the key drivers of violence and how these interact with the online environment to create ‘cyber violence’. It identifies the various online spaces which make up today’s online environment and […]
The Together for Equality & Respect Strategy makes clear the case for action in the prevention of violence against women. It explains the causation and the evidence about what we can do to prevent violence before it occurs. Building on this knowledge, and developed through a collaborative and consultative process, Together for Equality & Respect […]
No Limitations – Breaking down gender stereotypes in the early years. A guide for early years educators (WHE 2017). The No Limitations Guide has been developed for early childhood educators to promote gender equality in early childhood settings. It provides practical tools, tips and resources for early educators for both an organisational focus and working with […]
Niwal- #GE4Us Ambassador and Graduate This story is presented by Women’s Health East
Manasi- #GE4Us Ambassador and Mum This story is presented by Women’s Health East
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign 2017 Learn more about the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence See how to get involved Read our GE4Us Ambassador Stories The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (16 Days) is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its […]
Violence against women happens in every community, suburb and town, and the voices of survivors need to be heard if we are to end violence against women. A media advocacy program enables women who have experienced violence to share their stories with the public through the media and other community advocacy engagements.
Building on our expertise in leading the Speaking Out program, Women’s Health East was engaged by Our Watch and VicHealth to develop Voices for Change.
Voices for Change: A Media Advocacy Program for the Prevention of Violence Against Women is a step-by-step guide with resources to enable organisations to plan and develop their own Media Advocacy Program with one unequivocal goal: to end violence against women.
Voices for Change is comprised on two essential documents – an Implementation Guide and Facilitator Training Manual.
We’re very excited to announce that the TFER partnership has been successful in obtaining funding of $140,000 through the Commnity Partnerships for Primary Prevention (CPPP) Grant.
We would like to congratulate all grant recipients, particularly the four other funded projects from Melbourne’s Eastern Region.
WHE acknowledges the innovative ideas that were developed and put forward by TFER partners, but didn’t receive funding. Lets hope we can find a way to progress this work together through other avenues over the next four years.
Thankyou to our partners for your support and we look forward to working with you all as we further the work of TFER.
See WHE’s official response here.
3 MAY 2017
Victoria’s peak body for women’s health, safety and wellbeing congratulates the Victorian government on standing strong on their commitment to all 227 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The Women’s Health Association of Victoria (WHAV) believes the unprecedented investment of $1.9B will go a long way to making the difference that is needed for women and children experiencing violence to get the service responses they need to live free from violence.
To read or download the full media release, click on the link below.
3 May Media Release WHAV looks forward to a Victoria free from family violence
Following consultations with sexual and reproductive health service providers and advocates, the state government has just released Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health: Key Priorities 2017-2020. The strategy, together with $6.6 million in new funding, is a step towards ensuring that all Victorian women, regardless of where they live and how much money they have, are given access to the sexual and reproductive health services and support they need.
The Strategy identifies four key priority areas for improvement including:
– Equitable access to high quality contraception and pregnancy termination services and information
– treatment and management of endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and menopause
– fertility and conception awareness, and
– prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
| On Wednesday 30 March 2016 the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence handed down it's report and 227 recommendations to the Victorian Government. You can view our response to the report in the Media Release below, and our submission to the Royal Commission. | |
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| This submission to the Victorian Government was prepared by Women's Health East in consultation with, and behalf of partners of the Together for Equality and Respect Strategy, and the Eastern Metropolitan Region Regional Family Violence Partnership |  |
On Friday 29 May 2015, the submission period for the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence closed. Along with many partner organisations in the Eastern Region, Women’s Health East put forward a submission highlighting key messages and recommendations. Here are our ten recommendations to the Royal Commission: 1. That appropriate governance mechanisms are immediately put in place […]
This infographic has been designed for Together for Equality & Respect partner organisations and others to use in their work. The infographic gives an overview of the prevalence and seriousness of violence against women and its underlying causes. It explains how everyone in the community has a role in preventing violence against women.
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