We work to ensure that women live well - healthy, empowered, and equal. Our work is informed by intersectional feminism and the social determinants of health.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined August 2012
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WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
On Thursday 22 June join us and @Bendigo_health for a free day of workshops and connection at the Bendigo wellbeing day for women with cancer.
Full details and register counterpart.org.au/bendigo
#Bendigo #cancer #cancersupport
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Thank you @WHVictoria and @CroakeyNews "One rural teen was told, “You’re old enough to have sex so you’re old enough to have a baby,” then shown the clinic door without antenatal or abortion referrals." croakey.org/is-this-a-turnin…
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Early medical abortion:
Mismatch between demand (patients) and supply (prescribers and pharmacies) across Victoria. Surprise surprise etc.
Navigate the atlas here ⤵️
victorianwomenshealthatlas.n…
Local legends 1800 My Options 👏🙌🫶 1800myoptions.org.au/
@WHVictoria
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our 20th birthday celebrations last night. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past two decades and look ahead to the future. Special mention to @MaryAnneThomas for such a great speech.
#cancer #cancersupport
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
We welcome too the govt’s commitment to build, in Ballarat, the first Aust memorial acknowledging SA survivors ($0.5m), to fund improved access to forensic medical examinations ($1.4m, rising to over $7m), and to address child sexual exploitation of kids in care.
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WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
SASVic welcomes the modest funding increase for specialist sexual assault services, and, in particular, significant investment in Aboriginal-led sexual assault services ($5.5m over four years, and $1.6m annually).
#vicbudget23 #sexualassault
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WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
It's Are You Safe at Home? Day, and this year we're focusing on the role workplaces and co-workers can play in recognising and responding to family violence.
Learn more about family violence and how to support someone on their journey to safety here: areyousafeathome.org.au/
ALT An illustration of a professional woman with a prosthetic leg holding a clip board, next to text reading "We all have a role in recognising and responding to family violence. Family violence is a workplace issue"
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Join us on Wednesday May 3, as we remember those who have had their lives taken as a direct result of family and domestic violence. #lightacandle2023 #vigil2023 #enddv
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
The latest report from @WHVictoria outlines how gender inequality & other forms of discrimination are adversely affecting the #mentalhealth of women & gender diverse people. Find out more at whv.org.au/mhexperiences
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
monash.edu/news/articles/her…
Proud & excited to be launching @her_centre Australia this evening at The Melbourne Town Hall. Putting @womensmentalhealth on the agenda @MonashCCS @AlfredHealth @maprc1 #leadersinwomensmentalhealth #womensmindsmatter #newtreatments @jayashrikulkar1
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Join the movement for change in women's mental health!
Our mental health system is bursting at the seams, with thousands of women missing out on care. We're campaigning for:
* 20+ specialist women's clinics
* Trials of new treatments
* Education of GP's & health professionals
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WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
A powerful report from @WHVictoria on the prevalence of 'victim blaming', the gender barriers for women accessing mental health services, and the crucial need for a gendered approach to women's mental health.
Mental health care has changed since removing sexist diagnoses like 'hysteria', right?
Right!?
Today, women make up 75% Borderline Personality Disorder diagnoses, a label implying something is wrong with their 'personality'.
Read our latest report at
whv.org.au/mhexperiences
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Victoria’s bias in mental health systems impacts & discriminates against women. @WHVictoria paper highlights women’s lived experience of mental ill-health & the MH system, & how policy settings, funding, workforce, research & data can contribute to and reduce women’s inequality
Facts you should know about Australia's mental health gender bias.
To find out more about how the one-size-fits-all approach to #mentalhealth is impacting women, trans and gender diverse people and how the system can change for the better, visit whv.org.au/mhexperiences
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Violence against Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women happens at disproportionate rates, is more severe & more complex in its impacts. But this violence is preventable. Learn about the essential actions we must all take to prevent it bit.ly/3YUOurL #OchreRibbonWeek
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
The Smart Justice for Women coalition has published a statement following the recent findings from the Inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody.
You can read it in full here: fclc.org.au/sjfw_response_to…
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
The numbers of murdered and missing First Nations women in Australia is not known because authorities have not bothered to count: Special investigation by ABC Four Corners 24/10/2022:
abc.net.au/news/2022-10-24/m…
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Ending family and gender-based violence is possible.
It requires ongoing commitment across all levels, dedicated resources, consistent standards and tangible, measurable outcomes.
Read our full statement on the National Plan: safeandequal.org.au/2022/10/…
#EndFamilyViolence
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
This #AntiPovertyWeek we're shining a 🔦 on ParentsNext - a punitive ‘employment-ready’ program that targets single mums, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander mums, forcing mums to jump through hoops or risk losing their already below-the-poverty-line parenting payment!
WomensHealthVictoria retweeted
Yes! A gender responsive budget is integral to COVID-19 recovery - health and social infrastructure is vital. Great breakdown from our board member @leonora_risse in @WomensAgenda on #VICBudget2022 buff.ly/3MTTIhr