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Welcoming a future free from violence
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the opening of Victoria’s first ever dedicated family violence prevention agency, Respect Victoria. WHISE congratulates the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins and the Labor Government for investing in a whole-of-community approach to preventing family violence. “We look forward to working with Tracey Gaudry,…
Because of Her We Can – NAIDOC Week 2018
This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week 2018 is ‘Because of Her, We Can!’, which celebrates the essential role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played, and continue to play, as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels. Join the NAIDOC Week celebrations and check out all the…
Redevelopment and Review of WHISE Strategic Plan
The Board of WHISE has approved a review and redevelopment of the organisation’s Strategic Plan. This will see the current plan replaced by a new plan that will commence in 2019. Due to be launched in October this year at WHISE’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the plan will put forward a new ambitious vision for…
40 Years Strong – Celebrating Victorian women’s health in women’s hands
This year, Victoria celebrates 40 years of women’s led women’s health services. Over the past four decades, we’ve seen abortion legalised, sexual harassment outlawed, an Australia-first Royal Commission into Family Violence, and Victoria’s first Gender Equality Strategy. Victorian women’s health services have been there every step of the way, championing women’s health, safety and wellbeing.…
Top 10 moments of 2017
As we begin the new year, all of us at WHISE are excited to continue the work that supports the health and well-being of women in our region. 2017 was a year of significant change for women. It’s important that we reflect on the shift that has taken place last year and look at the…
Working together to prevent violence
Not for profit organisation, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) celebrates an eventful year of collective action from across the region in preventing violence against women and children. Over the last two years, WHISE has led the development of a regional strategy for Preventing Violence Against Women and their Children, partnering with over 30…
School kids drawing a positive future for gender equality
Victorian school children as young as five are using their artistic flair to challenge gender stereotypes, as part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence. With the support of local councils and community organisations, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is leading 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in the Southern Metropolitan…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WOMEN’S HEALTH IN THE SOUTH EAST (Inc) ABN 90 641 895 966 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of Women’s Health in the South East, Inc (WHISE) will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 28th of November 2017, at Punthill Apartment Hotels Dandenong, 157-163 Lonsdale…
Announcement for WHISE Chief Executive Officer Appointment
It gives me immense pleasure to be able to announce that Kit McMahon has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer of WHISE. Kit is a skilled, passionate accountable leader and feminist with senior executive experience in not for profit, public and private sectors. She has built organisational, community and industry-wide capacity during times of…