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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.

3 December 2019

Towards gender transformative change: a guide for practitioners

This Knowledge Paper explores the key elements of €˜gender transformative practice’ and how these can be applied by specialist practitioners and organisations working to... 

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28 November 2019

Reporting sexist advertising: a toolkit for consumers

This toolkit outlines how sexist portrayals of women and men in advertising can be harmful, and presents a range of options for concerned consumers... 

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29 October 2019

Community responses to gender portrayals in advertising: a research paper

This study explores the responses of Victorian community members to gender portrayals in advertising. The study suggests that community members perceive that stereotyped gender... 

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29 October 2019

Addressing and preventing sexist advertising: a snapshot of promising practice

This research summary provides a snapshot of the analysis undertaken by RMIT’s Dr Lauren Gurrieri and Dr Rob Hoffman – Addressing and preventing sexist advertising: An... 

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29 October 2019

Addressing and preventing sexist advertising: an analysis of local and global promising practice

This research paper explores the efficacy of interventions that aim to address sexism or promote progressive gender representations in advertising, highlighting examples of local... 

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27 September 2019

Supporting gender equity education: a research project to inform gender equity units of competency

This report documents the evidence base, as identified by Monash University, to inform the pedagogical approach required to teach and assess the new accredited... 

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27 May 2019

Access and Equity: towards optimal reproductive health in Victoria: forum report

This forum was held on 15 May 2019 at One Roof in Melbourne. The forum was planned and delivered by Women’s Health Victoria (WHV)... 

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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