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National Reconciliation Week 2025
Bridging Now to Next On 27 May – 3 June, Australia celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2025. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. This year’s theme Bridging Now to Next reflects on the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It is a…
WHISE secures La Trobe funding for new program that helps parents navigate teen consent and sexuality conversations
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has been successful in securing funding through La Trobe University’s Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence Project — a national initiative focused on strengthening the evidence base for what works to prevent sexual violence in Australia. The funding will support the pilot and evaluation of a new program,…
Joint statement on the federal election
We call on all political parties and candidates to commit to ensuring affordable, accessible abortion care in Australia. Abortion is essential healthcare and must be accessible—no matter where you live, who you are, or how much money you have. Australia’s healthcare system is built on the promise of universal access. Yet for many, abortion remains…
Advancing Gender Equity: An opportunity for Australian leadership
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the Senate’s passage of the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act 2024 as a meaningful step forward in Australia’s journey toward workplace equity. This legislation opens pathways for organisations to strengthen their foundations through inclusive practices that benefit all stakeholders. The lived reality: When…
Why We Need Both Urgency AND Prevention to End Violence Against Women
By Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) We’ve all felt that wave of heartbreak and outrage when we hear about another woman killed by violence. The frustration. The anger. The question: why aren’t we doing better? Jess Hill’s recent Quarterly Essay “Losing It” captures this frustration perfectly, questioning whether our…
Building on Strengths: A Response to “Losing It”
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) shares a vision with all Australians who work to prevent violence: communities where everyone can live free from harm, where relationships are based on respect, and where children grow up safe and supported. We believe that preventing violence is everyone’s responsibility, requiring sustained commitment across sectors, communities and…
Join Us in Celebrating Respect and Equality Week: Strengthening the Vocational Education and Training Sector (March 17–28, 2025)
The Training for Respect project invites all partners, stakeholders, and members of Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector to take part in Respect and Equality Week 2025 – A Place for Everyone. This is a vital opportunity to champion workplaces and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and inclusive for all. Running from March…
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…