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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.

7 December 2021

The shEqual Survey snapshot report: perceptions of gender equality in Australian advertising

In October 2021, shEqual – WHV’s initiative championing gender equality in advertising – released a national online survey to better understand perceptions of gender... 

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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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11 November 2021

Response to the Medical Research Future Fund Strategies and Priorities consultation

Women’s Health Victoria welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback to the Medical Research Future Fund Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and Priorities consultation in October... 

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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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9 November 2021

COVID-19 and women’s mental health in 2021: Observations from Alliance members

In September 2021, the Women’s Mental Health Alliance (Alliance) asked its members to report their observations of the ongoing mental health impacts of the... 

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9 November 2021

Response to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum Summary Report

This submission from the Women’s Mental Health Alliance (the Alliance) responds to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum Summary Report. The Alliance... 

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3 November 2021

Response to the consultation on the draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback to the draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy in November 2021. In our survey submission,... 

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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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25 October 2021

Women’s Health Victoria Annual Report 2020-2021

This annual report contains a review of activities, and achievements of Women’s Health Victoria for the period July 2020 to June 2021.The following separate... 

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25 October 2021

Counterpart Year In Review 2020-2021

The Year In Review celebrates the highlights and essence of the Counterpart service – women supporting women with cancer – over the last financial... 

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12 October 2021

Submission to the Victorian Government consultation survey on Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

The Women’s Mental Health Alliance welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Victorian Government consultation survey on Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health... 

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7 October 2021

Submission to the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy

This submission to the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy Taskforce highlights the critical components of a gender-informed approach to workforce development. The success of... 

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1 September 2021

The Royal Commission and women’s mental health: challenges and opportunities: 17 August 2021

This webinar hosted by the Women’s Mental Health Alliance and Mental Health Victoria examines the implications of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health... 

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20 August 2021

Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

This submission to the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention highlights the importance of a gender-responsive approach to mental health. The submission... 

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9 August 2021

Shifting focus: preventing gendered violence and harassment at work and supporting victim-survivors

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV), Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SAS Vic) and Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) welcome the Victorian Government’s commitment to stopping sexual harassment... 

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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