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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…
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…
Elevate Voices for Change
Expressions of Interest Are you passionate about Gender Equality? Do you want to learn about how to improve the health and wellbeing of women and gender diverse people? Are you ready to be a part of a movement for social change? Do you live, work or play in the South East of Melbourne? Find your…
Are we training for respect? A Study into the Incidence and Drivers of Workplace Gendered Violence in Victorian Registered Training Organisations
Introduction Welcome to the information page for the study “Are We Training for Respect?”, which is part of the broader Training for Respect project. This initiative, led by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), aims to understand and address workplace gendered violence in Victorian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Your participation is crucial in helping…
WHISE welcomes new CEO for Respect Victoria, thanks current leadership for their partnership
In light of the recent surge in media coverage of gender-based violence and the urgent need for effective measures to address this crisis, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has warmly welcomed the appointment of Helen Bolton as the new CEO of Respect Victoria. Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE, stated, “The Board of Respect…
WHISE Calls for Action: Championing Gender Equality and Respect After Yarra Valley Grammar Incident
In the wake of the deeply disturbing incident at Melbourne’s Yarra Valley Grammar School involving the objectification of female students, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) recognises the need for a community-wide discussion centered around a positive future vision for young men and boys. Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE, acknowledged the gravity of the…
WHISE welcomes release of pay gap data, launches resource on how to close gap on International Women’s Day
The recent release of gender pay gap data from 5,000 private sector employers by the national Women’s Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has sparked heightened interest, with its unveiling marking a substantial advancement in our collective efforts to promote gender equality. “More than just the release of the data is the discussion and debate that surrounds…