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Breaking Menopause Stigma and Promoting Workplace Awareness
In recognition of Menopause Month, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), a leading feminist organisation focused on women’s health and wellbeing, is spearheading important initiatives to address the challenges surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Recognising the need to lift the stigma, raise awareness about symptoms, encourage help-seeking behaviours, and advocate for workplace support, WHISE is…
Media Release: Join Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang for an informed conversation on affirmative consent
WHISE is thrilled to announce Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang will headline an engaging webinar on affirmative consent for practitioners, educators, and professionals working directly with families, children, and young people. With the recent publication of books such as Welcome to Consent by Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang, and Vanessa Hamilton’s Talking Sex:…
WHISE Supports a YES Vote for the Voice Referendum 2023
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and the Traditional Owners of the lands, waterways and skies where we live, work and play.The staff and Board of WHISE stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of the Bunurong Lands. We recognise and…
Media Release: Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis in Victoria
Advocating for Change: Submission to Address Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis in Victoria WHISE is pleased to announce its submission to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria. With a dedicated focus on applying a gender lens to this critical issue, WHISE aims to demonstrate the importance of equitable access to…
3CR Radio Interview: Removal of Medical Abortion Provision Restrictions by TGA
We were ON AIR this morning with 3CR Breakfast, having a chat with Ivka about the TGA amendments to prescribing and dispensing medical abortion. Our Sexual and Reproductive Health Lead, Laura Riccardi, dug into the details of what these regulatory changes mean for people seeking access to an abortion, the significant barriers that remain and how we…
Media Release: Medical Abortion Pill Access Expanded by TGA
Expansion of Access to Medical Abortion Welcome Amid Calls for Further Work to Address Remaining Barriers to a Safe, Legal and Common Health Service Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to amend the prescribing and dispensing restrictions on medical abortion. The move is a significant…
3CR Radio Interview: CEO Kit McMahon Discusses 2023 Victorian State Budget
On Tuesday 6 June 2023, WHISE CEO Kit McMahon joins the Tuesday Breakfast team at 3CR Radio to discuss the Victorian State Budget announced last month. The Victorian Government announced the state budget on Tuesday 23 June. Cautiously, WHISE welcomes the budget announcements including investment in women’s health clinics, reducing period poverty and service delivery.…
Feminist Friendships: A Gender Equality Community of Practice
Reflective Practice – Critical Feedback – Coaching – Friendships ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’ Margaret Mead Would you like time for reflection and learning about your gender equality practice? Do you need support to implement gender equality…
Better Together: WHISE Annual Conference
Let’s work together for a gender equitable region Together, we can create a world that is equitable and free from violence; a world where all people are safe, healthy and thriving. On the 22nd of August, at the Springvale City Hall, WHISE will bring together partners from across the Southern Metropolitan Region for an all-day…