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Women’s Health in the South East Calls for Stronger Gender Focus in New Mental Health Strategies
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the Victorian Government’s launch of the Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy (2024-2034) and the Victorian Eating Disorders Strategy (2024-2031). While these initiatives represent important progress in tackling mental health challenges across the state, WHISE urges the government to better integrate a gender-transformative approach, recognising the profound impact…
WHISE backs Victorian women in manufacturing strategy, advocates for intersectional approach
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the Victorian Government’s launch of the Women in Manufacturing Strategy, acknowledging this as a vital first step towards achieving gender equity within a sector that has historically underrepresented women. WHISE celebrates this initiative while also encouraging the Government and stakeholders to ensure that its implementation is inclusive…
WHISE AGM Notice
The Board of Women’s Health in the South East warmly invites you to the 2023 – 2024 Annual General Meeting Join us online as we celebrate the past year’s achievements of Women’s Health in the South East. THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER, 2024 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm This AGM will be held online and a Zoom…
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…
WHISE and Wellsprings for Women Submission to the Inquiry into Women’s Pain
Overview Wellsprings for Women, in collaboration with Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), has submitted a comprehensive report to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. This submission, based on a forum involving 38 migrant and refugee women from Southern Melbourne, provides critical insights into the barriers these women face in accessing healthcare and…
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’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…