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Victoria’s TAFEs and RTOs Called to Champion Respect and Equality in 2025 Campaign
Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is set to take a leading role in fostering respect, equality, and safe learning environments as part of the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign. This initiative builds on the success of the 2024 Respect and Equality in TAFE Campaign, expanding its reach to all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)…
Nice Work if You Can Get It: Project update
The Nice Work if You Can Get It project is gaining momentum as we continue to build a gender-equitable manufacturing industry in Southern Melbourne. A collaborative initiative between Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), Chisholm TAFE, and the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), the project is recognised as a key action under the…
WHISE at WHSN Conference 2024: Strengthening our collective impact
The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) Conference at Melbourne Town Hall on 13 February marked a significant moment for our sector. WHISE joined women’s health leaders from across Victoria to deepen collaboration and strengthen our approach to gender equality. Key themes emerging from the day included: The power of lived experience in shaping services,…
Join the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign: Making VET spaces safe for all
WHISE invites you to be part of the 2025 Respect and Equality Campaign, launching March 17-28. This campaign represents a significant milestone in the broader Training for Respect initiative, offering practical tools and resources to combat workplace gendered violence in Victoria’s VET sector. “This campaign gives every training organisation concrete ways to create safer learning…
WHISE welcomes historic investment in women’s health
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) applauds the Australian Government’s $573.3 million investment in women’s health, which will improve access, reduce costs, and expand choices for women across the country. WHISE CEO, Kit McMahon, said the announcement marks a critical step toward addressing long-standing gaps in women’s healthcare. “This is a game-changer for women’s…
26 January Statement: Reflecting on history, strengthening our commitment
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waterways and skies where we live, work, rest and play. Australia Day is the annual, official National Day of Australia and has been observed on 26 January since 1994, marking the…
Elevate Voices for Change
Expressions of Interest Are you passionate about Gender Equality? Do you want to learn about how to improve the health and wellbeing of women and gender diverse people? Are you ready to be a part of a movement for social change? Do you live, work or play in the South East of Melbourne? Find your…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub Case Study: Celebrating Achievements and Addressing Challenges
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is pleased to present a groundbreaking new case study on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs in Victoria. The case study, which was developed to support practitioners in existing or future Hubs in their practice, by providing an outline of some of the critical processes, challenges and benefits…
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…