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WHISE opposes Bill that would weaken protections and undermine gender equity
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has expressed serious concern about the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Acknowledging Biological Reality) Bill 2024—legislation that would remove vital protections for trans and gender diverse people while offering no new safeguards for cisgender women. “The Sex Discrimination Act as it stands is fundamental to our work building safer, more…
WHISE Thanks Australian Health Experts for Swift Response to Trump’s Harmful Paracetamol Claims
Women’s Health in the South East welcomes and thanks leading Australian health experts for their swift condemnation of President Trump’s unfounded claims linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism. “At WHISE, we know that when leaders with overwhelming power and global influence make such dangerous comments, they cause immediate and significant damage in our communities.…
Statement from Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) on the Introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) approaches the historic introduction of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 into the Victorian Parliament with deep humility and profound respect. As a community organisation committed to our own journey of reconciliation, we recognise that we have much to learn as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lead this transformative…
Mastering Menopause: WHISE helps women prioritise their health and wellbeing
As we celebrate Women’s Health Week 2025 (1–5 September), Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is proud to showcase the success of its breakthrough Mastering Menopause program – an initiative that is reshaping the way menopause is understood and experienced. Funded by the Victorian Department of Health, Mastering Menopause was developed to address the…
Saying Yes to Women’s Health: Celebrating Community, Culture and Connection
Women’s Health Week is a reminder to ‘say yes to you’—to your health, your wellbeing, and your right to accessible, respectful care. At Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), this message comes alive every day through our community education sessions designed with and for women from migrant, refugee, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. …
Gender Equality Key to Building Victoria’s Future Workforce, Says WHISE
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has called for urgent, gender-transformative reforms to Victoria’s education and training systems in a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Student Pathways to In-Demand Industries. Drawing on local research, workforce partnerships, and program evaluation, the WHISE submission reveals that systemic gender inequality—manifested through unsafe training environments, cultural…
New Reports Pave the Way for Safer, More Respectful Vocational Education and Training Environments
22 July 2025 The Training for Respect Project, supported by the WorkWell Respect Fund, today announced the release of two pivotal reports aimed at addressing workplace gendered violence within Vocational Education and Training (VET) learning environments. These comprehensive documents provide crucial insights and a strategic framework for fostering safer and more equitable training organisations across…
NAIDOC Week 2025
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy Every year NAIDOC Week celebrations are held on the first week of July (Sunday to Sunday), a week that is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. “The NAIDOC journey began as a movement for…
WHISE Responds: Victorian Budget Shows Commitment to Women’s Health Despite Financial Constraints
Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) acknowledges the Victorian Government’s continued commitment to gender equity and women’s health in today’s budget, while noting concerns about future funding certainty amid the state’s financial constraints. “It’s clear from the budget papers that this state continues to be under significant financial pressure,” said Kit McMahon, CEO, Women’s…