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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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
After 11 Years WHISE Settlement Service Program comes to a close but WHISE continues on
On 31 December, the Settlement Services Program – run by WHISE for 11 years – will close. WHISE will continue to run its programs and services to prevent violence against women, improve sexual and reproductive health and create a gender equitable society, however, the settlement program (including the WHISE volunteer home visitation program) will cease.…
Community sector launches free resource to help workplaces respond to family violence
Today, leading Victorian experts from the Women’s Community Services Sector are launching a resource for business to help them take action to end family violence. The resource will help workplaces choose the right training and consultancy services to build their capacity to address gender equity and family violence. “This free resource has been developed collaboratively…
Cafes join the movement to end violence against women
This November, cafes across the South East of Melbourne will take part in a region-wide campaign to raise awareness about violence against women, specifically focusing on actions individuals can take to call out disrespect when they see it. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign, led locally by Women’s Health in…