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Why We Need Both Urgency AND Prevention to End Violence Against Women
By Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) We’ve all felt that wave of heartbreak and outrage when we hear about another woman killed by violence. The frustration. The anger. The question: why aren’t we doing better? Jess Hill’s recent Quarterly Essay “Losing It” captures this frustration perfectly, questioning whether our…
Building on Strengths: A Response to “Losing It”
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) shares a vision with all Australians who work to prevent violence: communities where everyone can live free from harm, where relationships are based on respect, and where children grow up safe and supported. We believe that preventing violence is everyone’s responsibility, requiring sustained commitment across sectors, communities and…
Join Us in Celebrating Respect and Equality Week: Strengthening the Vocational Education and Training Sector (March 17–28, 2025)
The Training for Respect project invites all partners, stakeholders, and members of Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector to take part in Respect and Equality Week 2025 – A Place for Everyone. This is a vital opportunity to champion workplaces and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and inclusive for all. Running from March…
Victoria’s TAFEs and RTOs Called to Champion Respect and Equality in 2025 Campaign
Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is set to take a leading role in fostering respect, equality, and safe learning environments as part of the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign. This initiative builds on the success of the 2024 Respect and Equality in TAFE Campaign, expanding its reach to all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)…
Nice Work if You Can Get It: Project update
The Nice Work if You Can Get It project is gaining momentum as we continue to build a gender-equitable manufacturing industry in Southern Melbourne. A collaborative initiative between Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), Chisholm TAFE, and the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), the project is recognised as a key action under the…
WHISE at WHSN Conference 2024: Strengthening our collective impact
The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) Conference at Melbourne Town Hall on 13 February marked a significant moment for our sector. WHISE joined women’s health leaders from across Victoria to deepen collaboration and strengthen our approach to gender equality. Key themes emerging from the day included: The power of lived experience in shaping services,…
Join the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign: Making VET spaces safe for all
WHISE invites you to be part of the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign, launching March 17-28. This campaign represents a significant milestone in the broader Training for Respect initiative, offering practical tools and resources to combat workplace gendered violence in Victoria’s VET sector. “This campaign gives every training organisation concrete ways to create safer learning…
WHISE welcomes historic investment in women’s health
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) applauds the Australian Government’s $573.3 million investment in women’s health, which will improve access, reduce costs, and expand choices for women across the country. WHISE CEO, Kit McMahon, said the announcement marks a critical step toward addressing long-standing gaps in women’s healthcare. “This is a game-changer for women’s…
26 January Statement: Reflecting on history, strengthening our commitment
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waterways and skies where we live, work, rest and play. Australia Day is the annual, official National Day of Australia and has been observed on 26 January since 1994, marking the…