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WHISE congratulates Mornington Peninsula Shire’s announcement of its new Gender Equality Strategy

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) congratulates Mornington Peninsula Shire on the adoption of its new Gender Equality Strategy, which was announced the same day Australia’s first Gender Equality Bill was introduced to the Victorian Parliament. “As a Women’s Health Service dedicated to ensuring all women in the Southern Metropolitan Region are safe, healthy…

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WHISE supports call to end Government’s new Family Law Inquiry

Women’s Health in the South East together with over 100 peak bodies and practitioners supports the joint statement from Australian Women Against Violence Alliance (AWAVA), calling for the end to the Federal Government’s new Family Law Inquiry. “We applaud the work and advocacy of our colleagues across Australia who recognise the harm this inquiry is…

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Federal Election sparks calls for action on women’s health

Women’s Health in the South East calls on political leadership to make a real difference to the lives and wellbeing of women in the Southern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. Women’s Health in the South East has released its call to action for all political parties seeking to be elected to Federal Parliament on May 18.…

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Sexuality and Respectful Relationships – Training for youth workers

Free two-day training Training aims Explore the concept of human sexuality Build the capacity of youth workers to increase own comfort levels in providing sexuality education and conversations to young people Delivery of content will be interactive and conversational, in order to provide skills and confidence to participants Topics include: Overview of Human Sexuality including diversity,…

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WHISE congratulates ALP on announcement for first national Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the announcement from the Australian Labor Party that, if elected, they would deliver Australia’s first National Sexual and Reproductive Health strategy. “We believe it’s essential that every woman has access to services and supports they need to ensure optimal health, regardless of their personal circumstances,” says Ms…

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Balance for Better: Our community celebrates gender equality

Local Afghan cultural societies have teamed up to host a night of poetry, music and creative performance, to promote a deeper understanding of gender equality within the Afghan community. Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is proud to be supporting this coalition of cultural societies to raise the profile of gender equality in the…