We collaborate with women, health professionals, researchers, policy makers, service providers and community organisations to influence and inform health policy and service delivery for women. Our health promotion, information and support programs work with and for women, to identify and respond to service gaps and health inequalities in innovative ways.
We advocate and build system capacity for a gendered approach to health across several priority areas by publishing targeted research, producing policy submissions, compiling gendered data, developing resources, delivering training and events, and running programs and services.
You can find out more about the work we do in each of our focus areas and how you can connect with us by clicking on the buttons below.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Our goal is for all Victorian women to experience optimal sexual and reproductive health at every life stage.
Prevention Of Violence Against Women
Gender equality in public and private life is at the core of preventing violence against women. We have been leading work in the in this area for more than a decade.
Women and Cancer
We continue to sustain and develop the key health focus area of women with cancer. This is evident in the superb service provided by Counterpart - connecting, supporting, and informing.
Mental Health and Body Image
Gender roles and the social context of women’s lives influence their mental health and wellbeing, making their mental health needs different from men’s.
Women's Equality
Gender is increasingly recognised as a key social determinant of health. Women’s health outcomes are shaped by gender inequality, which is why it’s at the centre of all our work.
Healthy and Active Living
Physical activity and access to nutritious food are important for the prevention and management of chronic disease, good mental health, and social connection.
Topical Issues
Women’s Health Victoria applies a gender lens to all aspects of health, including new, emerging and neglected health issues for women.
Donate to create change for women
By donating to Women's Health Victoria, you can make a real difference to the health outcomes and fair treatment of women and gender diverse people.
With your help, we can drive social change, address women's health needs and promote fair and equitable healthcare for all.
No contribution is too small, and donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Accessibility | Copyright | Contact Us | Terms and Conditions
WHV acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
Acknowledgement of Country
Women’s Health Victoria acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land that our offices are situated on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. As a statewide organisation, we also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.
Our Commitment to Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Women’s Health Victoria’s focus is women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people. We address feminist health issues and are committed to supporting all people impacted by gender inequity who can benefit from our work. As a proud intersectional feminist organisation, Women’s Health Victoria is working towards meaningful inclusivity, guided by and supporting people who identify as women, trans, intersex and gender diverse.
