Media Releases

Pregnant Woman Monitoring Blood Sugar Level During Pregnancy At Home With Glucometer And Lancing Device

Senate inquiry into women’s health must reach the women the system usually misses

21 August 2026

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) warmly welcomes the Senate’s decision to establish a Select Committee on Women’s Health,…

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Women’s mental health cannot be separated from women’s physical health

19 August 2026

One in two Australian women is experiencing a mental health issue and almost one in four is experiencing severe psychological…

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A platform to build on: WHISE responds to the 2026/27 Victorian Budget

7 May 2026

Women’s Health in the South East approaches every State Budget from a clear position. We are the place-based, intersectional, primary…

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WHISE welcomes historic investment in women’s health

10 February 2025

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) applauds the Australian Government’s $573.3 million investment in women’s health, which will improve…

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Expert Alert: Women’s Health in the South East CEO responds to Minister for Health update on Inquiry into Women’s Pain

25 July 2024

As the Victorian Minister for Health announced yesterday that 12,000 women and girls in Victoria have already shared their voices…

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WHISE Calls for Action: Championing Gender Equality and Respect After Yarra Valley Grammar Incident

6 May 2024

In the wake of the deeply disturbing incident at Melbourne’s Yarra Valley Grammar School involving the objectification of female students,…

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WHISE welcomes release of pay gap data, launches resource on how to close gap on International Women’s Day

1 March 2024

The recent release of gender pay gap data from 5,000 private sector employers by the national Women’s Gender Equality Agency…

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Media Release: Call for Continued investment in Health Promotion and Primary Prevention

13 February 2024

Victorian Government Enters Final Phase of 10-year Plan for Change As the public consultation on “Strong foundations: building on Victoria’s…

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Training for Respect partnership to address gendered violence in Victoria’s Vocational and Education Training Sector

8 January 2024

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is leading a groundbreaking initiative, as a new large-scale project funded by the…

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WHISE awarded Women’s Health and Wellbeing support grant to address menopause

6 December 2023

WHISE Receive Grant To Expand Crucial Work To Address Impacts Of Menopause Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is…

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