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WHISE’s Committment to Disability-Inclusive PVAW Practices
WHISE is proud to have participated in a Women’s Health and Wellbeing Capacity-Building project with Women with Disabilities Victoria, which aimed to incorporate a disability and inclusion lens into our Prevention of Violence Against Women (PVAW) initiatives. We partnered with Bayside City Council and identified Communications and Events as the two key areas within WHISE…
Victorian Government Funds WHISE’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It” Project to Address Gender Barriers in Energy and Manufacturing
The barriers for women to work in energy and manufacturing are under the spotlight, thanks to a new Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) project that is being funded by the Victorian Government. The project, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” aims to create gender-equal apprenticeship pathways and employment opportunities by collaborating closely…
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…
Expression of Interest: Join the Training for Respect Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Committee
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 Fund, is crucial for developing insights and…
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 – Dr Rachel Bush
International Women’s Day Speech by Dr Rachel Bush, Evidence and Policy Lead Looking back Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Because women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world. Let’s take a moment and look back at 1928 when, in Australia, women called for equal pay for equal work, an…
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…
WHISE Advocates for Comprehensive Support in Senate Inquiry on Menopause and Perimenopause
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Senate Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause. With a critical focus on addressing gendered health inequities, WHISE’s submission highlights the need for urgent systematic reforms to ensure all women and gender diverse people have access to healthcare services…
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…