News & Events
Family violence and the workplace - employers can do something about it
The release of the University of NSW survey into the impact of family violence on the workplace has shown that nearly half of the women who reported family violence said it affected their ability to get to work and could impact on their productivity once at work. Women’s Health Victoria is urging employers to consider workplacebased programs that address family violence.
Media Release (06/12/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
Business recognises role in preventing violence against women
The Women’s Health Victoria Take A Stand program has successfully demonstrated that business has a role to play in the prevention of violence against women. The program – which includes workplace policy, awareness raising and training – was pioneered at logistics company Linfox. Now other organisations are being encouraged to come on board.
Media Release (01/12/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
Employers urged to support violence prevention against women
Women’s Health Victoria today marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by urging employers to consider workplace-based programs that address domestic violence. By challenging violence-promoting attitudes and by supporting staff who may be experiencing it, workplaces are made safer and more respectful, thereby enhancing productivity.
Media Release (25/11/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
We are all responsible for preventing violence against women
Women’s Health Victoria has developed a whole-of-company program to prevent violence against women in our community. Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence© provides organisations and individuals with the knowledge and the tools to challenge traditional attitudes and beliefs that may trivialise and/or condone violence against women.
Media Release (22/11/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
Advertisers’ new Code includes objectification of women
Women’s Health Victoria welcomes the recent revisions to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) Code of Ethics. The changes mean that the Advertising Standards Bureau will be able to consider whether ads use sex appeal to exploit or degrade women when making decisions about ads that receive complaints
Media Release (15/11/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
Gillard Government to deliver historic payrise for social and community workers
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the Government was prepared to provide over $2 billion to deliver an historic pay rise to 150,000 of Australia’s lowest paid workers in the social and community services sector – the vast majority of them women. The Government will put a joint submission on equal pay with the Australian Services Union to the independent umpire, Fair Work Australia. The Government is prepared to commit over $2 billion to fund its share of any wage increases awarded.
Media Release (10/1111) from Australia. Prime Minister
Cervical screening in Australia 2008-2009 report
The most recent statistical report of the National Cervical Screening Program in Australia. For women in the target age group, 20-69 years, participation in the program was around 59%, with more than 3.6 million women screened over the 2 years 2008-2009. Cervical cancer incidence remains at an historical low of 9 new cases per 100,000 women, and deaths are also low, historically and by international standards, at 2 deaths per 100,000 women.
Report (31/10/11) from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Male business leaders champion best practice for gender equality
Male Champions of Change have launched a new Australian best practice guide to assist large organisations to increase the number of women in leadership roles. The guide is titled: Our experiences in elevating the representation of women in leadership: a letter from business leaders.
Media Release (12/10/11) from Australian Human Rights Commission
Report (12/10/11) from Australian Human Rights Commission
Preventing women’s suicide – Mental Health Week
At the start of Mental Health Week, Women’s Health Victoria is calling for more attention to be paid to suicide prevention efforts aimed at women. Common risk factors for suicide in women include the experience of violence against women and a history of mental illness.
Media Release (09/10/2011) from Women’s Health Victoria
WHV employment opportunity: BreaCan Information and Support Officer
BreaCan, a service of Women’s Health Victoria, is an innovative, award winning, state-wide gynaecological and breast cancer information and support service. We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, capable woman to deliver high quality information and services aimed at supporting women to live well. More information about the role and the position description can be found on the employment page of the WHV website. Closing date is 30 September 2011.
Employment Opportunity (13/09/11) from Women’s Health Victoria.