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Women’s Health Services Network Unveil Compelling Economic Case for Investment in Equity Return Assessment
The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network have launched a landmark report. Development Return on Equity: Health and economic dividends from investing in Women’s Health describes the economic return that investment in the Women’s Health Services sector has to Victoria. The report was commissioned by the sector and authored by Dr Angela Jackson, Lead Economist of…
CEO Kit McMahon joins Disrupt Radio to chat all things menopause
WHISE’s CEO Kit McMahon joins Entrepeneur Her, hosted by Moana Hope on Disrupt Radio. Moana and Kit engage in a candid conversation about menopause, workplace policies, and societal issues. Together they emphasise the importance of openly discussing menopause, its symptoms, and the challenges women experience. Kit passionately advocates for businesses to implement supportive policies, introducing…
WHISE launches new Strategic Plan
WHISE is proud to announce and share to our partners, stakeholders and community our new Strategic Plan. Launched at our AGM on the 26th of October, the new plan is the result of significant and deep reflection by our organisation and key partners, investigation into the value and hopes that our members and partners have…
Feminist Friendships – Stronger Together Update
Feminist Friendships is in full swing. A couple of months ago 14 Gender Equality Practitioners from across the South East of Melbourne gathered for the inaugural workshop in which we weaved our stories and intentions to create a deep sense of connection and belonging. Surrounded by gum leaves scattered in vases around the WHISE Board…
Community Block talks to WHISE about our upcoming 16 Days of Activism Campaign
WHISE once again joins the monthly Community Block show on Southern FM to chat about our upcoming 16 Days of Activism Campaign 2023. Our Prevention of Violence Against Women Lead, Danielle McCaffrey, speaks with hosts Kate and Melanie all about the campaign. This year, WHISE and other PRET partners encourage everyone to get colouring and…
Joint Statement on Misogyny in the Australian Media
The media has the power to promote equality, shape our culture, and ultimately promote positive social change that will prevent violence against women. A cartoon published in the Herald Sun this week depicting Victoria’s new Premier Jacinta Allan is sexist, harmful and tiresome. As organisations that represent and work alongside women and people experiencing violence…
Media Release: Video series “Ask Me Anything” normalises conversations around sexual health, gender and more
“Ask Me Anything,” is an engaging online video series where knowledge experts tackle candid questions about sexual and reproductive health, gendered violence prevention, mental health, and gender equality in a light-hearted manner, and with a sense of humour. Aimed at promoting open and informed discussions, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to…
Breaking Menopause Stigma and Promoting Workplace Awareness
In recognition of Menopause Month, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), a leading feminist organisation focused on women’s health and wellbeing, is spearheading important initiatives to address the challenges surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Recognising the need to lift the stigma, raise awareness about symptoms, encourage help-seeking behaviours, and advocate for workplace support, WHISE is…
Media Release: Join Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang for an informed conversation on affirmative consent
WHISE is thrilled to announce Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang will headline an engaging webinar on affirmative consent for practitioners, educators, and professionals working directly with families, children, and young people. With the recent publication of books such as Welcome to Consent by Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang, and Vanessa Hamilton’s Talking Sex:…