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WHISE Strategic Plan 2018-2023
On 25 October in the company of partners, stakeholders, and friends in our community, WHISE launched its next strategic plan – view photos The plan sits as one component of an architecture that will guide the work of WHISE over the next five years.This plan is the result of over 10 months of work, consulting with our…
Why we all need Good Health Down South
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), together with local government and community health organisations, are set to launch the first ever sexual and reproductive health strategy and action plan for the Southern Metropolitan Region (SMR). “We believe it’s essential that every woman has access to services and supports they need to ensure optimal health,…
Welcoming a future free from violence
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the opening of Victoria’s first ever dedicated family violence prevention agency, Respect Victoria. WHISE congratulates the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins and the Labor Government for investing in a whole-of-community approach to preventing family violence. “We look forward to working with Tracey Gaudry,…
Because of Her We Can – NAIDOC Week 2018
This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week 2018 is ‘Because of Her, We Can!’, which celebrates the essential role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played, and continue to play, as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels. Join the NAIDOC Week celebrations and check out all the…
Redevelopment and Review of WHISE Strategic Plan
The Board of WHISE has approved a review and redevelopment of the organisation’s Strategic Plan. This will see the current plan replaced by a new plan that will commence in 2019. Due to be launched in October this year at WHISE’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the plan will put forward a new ambitious vision for…
40 Years Strong – Celebrating Victorian women’s health in women’s hands
This year, Victoria celebrates 40 years of women’s led women’s health services. Over the past four decades, we’ve seen abortion legalised, sexual harassment outlawed, an Australia-first Royal Commission into Family Violence, and Victoria’s first Gender Equality Strategy. Victorian women’s health services have been there every step of the way, championing women’s health, safety and wellbeing.…
Top 10 moments of 2017
As we begin the new year, all of us at WHISE are excited to continue the work that supports the health and well-being of women in our region. 2017 was a year of significant change for women. It’s important that we reflect on the shift that has taken place last year and look at the…
Working together to prevent violence
Not for profit organisation, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) celebrates an eventful year of collective action from across the region in preventing violence against women and children. Over the last two years, WHISE has led the development of a regional strategy for Preventing Violence Against Women and their Children, partnering with over 30…
School kids drawing a positive future for gender equality
Victorian school children as young as five are using their artistic flair to challenge gender stereotypes, as part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence. With the support of local councils and community organisations, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is leading 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in the Southern Metropolitan…