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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.

28 October 2024

Towards a gendered understanding of women’s experiences of mental health: recorded presentation [Video]

This is a recorded presentation of WHV’s issues paper, ‘Towards a gendered understanding of women’s experiences of mental health and the mental health system‘,... 

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22 August 2024

Make It shEqual: empowering advertising to get equal [Podcast series]

In this 5-part series, gender equality experts, senior advertising professionals, and top Australian brands talk about leading the way in re-shaping the industry to... 

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20 March 2024

Inclusive Health and Wellbeing Resources for *Women Over 50 Webinar – 14 March 2024

An expert panel discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion when developing resources for women over 50, sharing their professional and lived experiences, and... 

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1 December 2022

It’s time for workplaces to take the lead on gender equality [Video]

Enrol in training today to make a difference tomorrow. Promotional video promoting Workforce Development and Training, available to workplaces and individuals by Women’s Health... 

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24 October 2022

shEqual spotlight: 24 October 2022 [Video]

Promotional video and presentation outlining the history and achievements of shEqual: Gender Equality in Advertising Project. This video presentation featured at the Women’s Health... 

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3 December 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: safe and effective for women: December 2021 [Videos]

Pregnant women are a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination, as they have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Women’s Health Victoria has produced... 

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10 November 2021

Expert Panel on Gendered Violence, Trauma and Women’s Mental Health – 25 October 2021

This panel discussion was a feature of the Annual General Meeting of Women’s Health Victoria, held on 25 October 2021. Leading experts explore the... 

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25 October 2021

Women’s Health Victoria 2020-2021 [Video]

This video, launched at the 2021 AGM, showcases Women’s Health Victoria’s programs, services, activities and achievements throughout the 2020-2021 year. Covers: 1800 My Options... 

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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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30 October 2020

Forum proceedings: Spontaneous early menopause webinar

Early menopause can occur either spontaneously (often without a known cause) or as a result of medical treatment, particularly for cancers. Held on 19... 

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30 March 2020

Forum Proceedings: Think Again: Why Sex and Gender (Still) Matter in Women’s Health

This interactive symposium explored why sex and gender matter more than ever to effective action on key women’s health issues, with a focus on mental... 

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16 March 2020

Forum Proceedings: Delving Deeper Into Gender Transformative Practice

This interactive symposium explored the application of gender transformative practice in the women’s policy and health promotion sector, with a focus on engaging men in the... 

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14 January 2020

Forum Proceedings: Access and Equity II: Inclusive and culturally diverse SRH services in Victoria

This forum sought to identify ways to build and develop services to better meet the needs of diverse service users – informed by lived... 

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10 July 2010

It’s about choice: the Victorian abortion law reform story

In October 2008, the Victorian Parliament in Australia passed legislation to remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Produced in 2010, “It’s About Choice” documents... 

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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