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Saying Yes to Women’s Health: Celebrating Community, Culture and Connection
Women’s Health Week is a reminder to ‘say yes to you’—to your health, your wellbeing, and your right to accessible, respectful care. At Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), this message comes alive every day through our community education sessions designed with and for women from migrant, refugee, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. …
WHISE secures La Trobe funding for new program that helps parents navigate teen consent and sexuality conversations
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has been successful in securing funding through La Trobe University’s Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence Project — a national initiative focused on strengthening the evidence base for what works to prevent sexual violence in Australia. The funding will support the pilot and evaluation of a new program,…
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…
Expert Alert: Women’s Health in the South East CEO responds to Minister for Health update on Inquiry into Women’s Pain
As the Victorian Minister for Health announced yesterday that 12,000 women and girls in Victoria have already shared their voices in the Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and other Victorian Women’s Health Services are still listening and responding to women sharing their experiences. Kit McMahon, CEO WHISE said,…
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…
CEO Kit McMahon joins Disrupt Radio to chat all things menopause
WHISE’s CEO Kit McMahon joins Entrepeneur Her, hosted by Moana Hope on Disrupt Radio. Moana and Kit engage in a candid conversation about menopause, workplace policies, and societal issues. Together they emphasise the importance of openly discussing menopause, its symptoms, and the challenges women experience. Kit passionately advocates for businesses to implement supportive policies, introducing…
Media Release: Video series “Ask Me Anything” normalises conversations around sexual health, gender and more
“Ask Me Anything,” is an engaging online video series where knowledge experts tackle candid questions about sexual and reproductive health, gendered violence prevention, mental health, and gender equality in a light-hearted manner, and with a sense of humour. Aimed at promoting open and informed discussions, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to…
Breaking Menopause Stigma and Promoting Workplace Awareness
In recognition of Menopause Month, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), a leading feminist organisation focused on women’s health and wellbeing, is spearheading important initiatives to address the challenges surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Recognising the need to lift the stigma, raise awareness about symptoms, encourage help-seeking behaviours, and advocate for workplace support, WHISE is…
Media Release: Join Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang for an informed conversation on affirmative consent
WHISE is thrilled to announce Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang will headline an engaging webinar on affirmative consent for practitioners, educators, and professionals working directly with families, children, and young people. With the recent publication of books such as Welcome to Consent by Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang, and Vanessa Hamilton’s Talking Sex:…