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Looking for an overview or in-depth coverage of a particular women’s health or gender equity issue? Explore our recent publications by topic, publication type, and year.

16 June 2021

Gender analysis of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

These analyses have been prepared by the Women’s Mental Health Alliance in response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System,... 

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16 June 2021

Gender responsive teaching practice within tertiary education

This Knowledge Paper discusses the importance of gender responsive teaching practice within tertiary settings, explores the existing knowledge base and practice resources, and highlights... 

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31 May 2021

Bridge of Support: evaluation of an acute care peer support model for women with breast or a gynaecological cancer

This research evaluated ‘Bridge of Support’, a hospital-based peer support program for women diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer. ‘Bridge of Support’ is delivered by Counterpart,... 

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15 March 2021

Snapshot of Australian women’s mental health

This snapshot provides an overview of key data on Australian women’s mental health, highlighting gendered discrepancies in mental health outcomes. The snapshot shows that... 

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1 March 2021

1800 My Options evaluation: summary report

Independent evaluation demonstrates that 1800 My Options increases timely access to essential sexual and reproductive health services, reduces stigma around abortion and contraception, and... 

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16 February 2021

Submission to the Department of Health consultation on the recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s Report on Mental Health

The Women’s Mental Health Alliance has identified a number of evidence-based principles and actions for the Department of Health to consider in order to... 

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11 January 2021

Delivering optimal sexual and reproductive health outcomes for Victorian women: priorities for the next women’s sexual and reproductive health plan 2021-2025

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) undertook a consultation with the Victorian sexual and reproductive health sector around the impacts of the Victorian Government’s Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health: Key Priorities... 

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17 December 2020

Submission on the Victorian Youth Strategy consultation

WHV’s submission focuses on young women’s mental health, physical health, sexual and reproductive health and the prevention of violence against women, drawing on our... 

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1 December 2020

Gender equity education: information for industry

This flyer provides information to industry on the gender equity education available from Women’s Health Victoria and includes information about the 22521VIC Course in Gender Equity and... 

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1 December 2020

Gender equity training: developing skills of the Victorian public sector to comply with the Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic.)

This brochure provides information of how units of competency from the 22521VIC Course in Gender Equity and the Gender Equity Microcredentials align to the individual and organisational skills and knowledge... 

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1 December 2020

Partnering with industry: information for training providers

This flyer provides information to training providers on how Women’s Health Victoria can provide them with the industry support they need; including capability building... 

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1 December 2020

Gender Equity Training Project summary

This report summarises the project, led by Women’s Health Victoria from 2018 to 2020, to develop Australian-first accredited gender equity training within the vocational education system. Deliverables include the 22521VIC... 

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1 December 2020

Course in Gender Equity: information for training providers

This flyer provides information to training providers on the gender equity education available from Women’s Health Victoria and includes information about the 22521VIC Course in Gender... 

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23 November 2020

Seeing is Believing: a national framework for championing gender equality in advertising

This framework is an Australian-first national blueprint for long-term change to promote gender equality and address the drivers of violence against women in the... 

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30 October 2020

Forum proceedings: Addressing reproductive coercion: Access and Equity III

In August, Women’s Health in the North and Women’s Health Victoria presented a two-part webinar series, Addressing reproductive coercion: Access and Equity III. These webinars explored... 

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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 water across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.

Read more about our Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Commitment to Gender Diversity and 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.

Read about our commitment