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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,…
Expert Alert: Response to appointment of new Victorian LGBTIQA+ Commissioner
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, CEO…
Expression of Interest: Join the Training for Respect Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Committee
———–The Expression of Interest has now closed——– We’re reaching out to the vibrant and diverse community within Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, including students and professionals within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), to extend an invitation to join the “Training for Respect Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Committee.” This project, supported by the WorkWell Respect…
A Statement from WHISE on War, Peace and Security and its impact on women and children
As an intersectional feminist organisation committed to advancing the health, well-being, and safety of women, children and their communities, WHISE is deeply concerned about all the ongoing wars and armed conflicts across the world. It is crucial to acknowledge the disproportionate impact that power imbalances and access to military weapons have in perpetuating violence and…
IWD 2024 Speech – Kit McMahon, WHISE CEO
International Women’s Day Speech by Kit McMahon, WHISE CEO Opening Before we begin, I do want to thank Jillian for her warm and gracious welcome to country and want to also acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of Bunurong People I was born on the lands of the Eastern Maar, had my children and…
Training for Respect partnership to address gendered violence in Victoria’s Vocational and Education Training Sector
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is leading a groundbreaking initiative, as a new large-scale project funded by the Victorian Government, to combat workplace gendered violence. Supported by WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell Respect Fund, the project “Training for Respect” aims to establish a sustainable infrastructure for Victoria’s adult education and training sector to address and…
WHISE joins 3CR Tuesday Breakfast to chat about 16 Days of Activism
WHISE CEO Kit McMahon is welcomed back to 3CR to chat to the Tuesday Breakfast team. They discuss our 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign and the role healthcare services can play. Kit McMahon chats about how WHISE works to support the health system and understanding of the impacts of family violence. She…
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…
New WHISE Board Member: Sarah Race
Interview with Incoming WHISE Board Member, Sarah Race WHISE Marketing & Events Officer, Jo French, spoke with Sarah Race about her recent appointment as a WHISE General Board Member. Q: Who is Sarah Race and why is joining the Board of WHISE important to you? Why did you choose WHISE? A: That’s a big question!…