Welcome - WHISE

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Our Work

WHISE provide services based on strong body of evidence on primary prevention and gender equity. We work collaboratively with organisations and community to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in our region.

Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) is the leading primary prevention agency for the health and wellbeing of women in the Southern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.

Our Vision

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Resources

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Search our library of resources to find information on preventing violence against women, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equity.

WHISE develops the capacity and capability of our partners, stakeholders and clients, to improve the lives, health and wellbeing of women in the Southern Metropolitan Region.

Training

Our Training programs

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How we improve women's health

We prevent gendered violence

Preventing Violence Together is a region-wide strategy that has been developed in collaboration with partner organisations to prevent gender-based violence.

We improve sexual &
reproductive health

Good Health Down South is a region-wide strategy that promotes optimal sexual and reproductive health by increasing knowledge and access to safe and appropriate services.

We take action for gender equality

To improve the lives, health and wellbeing of women in Southern Metropolitan Region we challenge the causes of gender inequality that impact upon women, and strengthen actions to support equity and equality.

We provide Training
& Capacity Building

WHISE has a range of programs designed to support growth, awareness raising and skill building in prevention of violence against women, sexual and reproductive health and gender equity.

Toolkits

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News, Events & More

On a black background features an Indigenous artwork in the shape of a leaf. The title is 'Bridging Now to Next. 27 May - 3 June #NRW2025' for National Reconciliation Week.

National Reconciliation Week 2025

15 May 2025

Bridging Now to Next On 27 May – 3 June, Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2025. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively....

On a blue background reads 'Media release: WHISE secures La Trobe funding for new program that helps parents navigate teen consent and sexuality conversations.' Along the bottom features logos of all partners - La Trobe, WHISE, Talking the Talk, Sexual Health Victoria and South East Community Links

WHISE secures La Trobe funding for new program that helps parents navigate teen consent and sexuality conversations

29 April 2025

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has been successful in securing funding through La...

Joint statement on the federal election

11 April 2025

We call on all political parties and candidates to commit to ensuring affordable, accessible abortion...

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