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Are we training for respect? A Study into the Incidence and Drivers of Workplace Gendered Violence in Victorian Registered Training Organisations
Introduction Welcome to the information page for the study “Are We Training for Respect?”, which is part of the broader Training for Respect project. This initiative, led by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), aims to understand and address workplace gendered violence in Victorian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Your participation is crucial in helping…
Expert Alert: Women’s Health in the South East CEO responds to Minister for Health update on Inquiry into Women’s Pain
As the Victorian Minister for Health announced yesterday that 12,000 women and girls in Victoria have already shared their voices in the Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and other Victorian Women’s Health Services are still listening and responding to women sharing their experiences. Kit McMahon, CEO WHISE said,…
WHISE’s Committment to Disability-Inclusive PVAW Practices
WHISE is proud to have participated in a Women’s Health and Wellbeing Capacity-Building project with Women with Disabilities Victoria, which aimed to incorporate a disability and inclusion lens into our Prevention of Violence Against Women (PVAW) initiatives. We partnered with Bayside City Council and identified Communications and Events as the two key areas within WHISE…
WHISE welcomes new CEO for Respect Victoria, thanks current leadership for their partnership
In light of the recent surge in media coverage of gender-based violence and the urgent need for effective measures to address this crisis, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has warmly welcomed the appointment of Helen Bolton as the new CEO of Respect Victoria. Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE, stated, “The Board of Respect…
Victorian Government Funds WHISE’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It” Project to Address Gender Barriers in Energy and Manufacturing
The barriers for women to work in energy and manufacturing are under the spotlight, thanks to a new Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) project that is being funded by the Victorian Government. The project, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” aims to create gender-equal apprenticeship pathways and employment opportunities by collaborating closely…
WHISE Calls for Action: Championing Gender Equality and Respect After Yarra Valley Grammar Incident
In the wake of the deeply disturbing incident at Melbourne’s Yarra Valley Grammar School involving the objectification of female students, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) recognises the need for a community-wide discussion centered around a positive future vision for young men and boys. Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE, acknowledged the gravity of the…
Expression of Interest: Join the Training for Respect Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Committee
———–The Expression of Interest has now closed——– We’re reaching out to the vibrant and diverse community within Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, including students and professionals within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), to extend an invitation to join the “Training for Respect Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Committee.” This project, supported by the WorkWell Respect…
A Statement from WHISE on War, Peace and Security and its impact on women and children
As an intersectional feminist organisation committed to advancing the health, well-being, and safety of women, children and their communities, WHISE is deeply concerned about all the ongoing wars and armed conflicts across the world. It is crucial to acknowledge the disproportionate impact that power imbalances and access to military weapons have in perpetuating violence and…
IWD 2024 Speech – Dr Rachel Bush
International Women’s Day Speech by Dr Rachel Bush, Evidence and Policy Lead Looking back Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Because women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world. Let’s take a moment and look back at 1928 when, in Australia, women called for equal pay for equal work, an…