News & Events
WHV employment opportunity: BreaCan Programs 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 join our BreaCan Programs team. More information about the role and the position description can be found on the employment page of the WHV website. Closing date is 7 May 2012.
Employment Opportunity (17/04/12) from Women’s Health Victoria.
Premier called to act on violence
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu is being called upon by women’s and community sector organisations to take a leading role in the Government’s strategies addressing violence against women. The groups believe Victoria has a chance to demonstrate a truly integrated approach, with the Premier taking a more active role and all Ministers and Departments working together to address the problem.
Women's Health Victoria flies violence prevention flag in London
Women’s Health Victoria is speaking at the London global launch of a campaign dedicated to reducing domestic violence worldwide on the Day of Truce, 21 September 2012
Media Release (22/03/2012) from Women’s Health Victoria
Still a long way to go on International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, Women’s Health Victoria is calling for women to remain vigilant so that the gains that have been made by women in Victoria are not lost.
Media Release (08/03/2012) from Women’s Health Victoria
Young women and alcohol: free seminar
Women’s Health Victoria is hosting a free seminar on 4th April 2012. The guest speaker is Nancy Poole from the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health in Canada. The content will cover: trends in prevalence and patterns of girls' drinking; the health impacts; the gendered influences on heavy alcohol use by girls and young women; and approaches to promote health and prevent heavy alcohol use by girls and young women.
Seminar Flyer (PDF 72 KB) – scheduled 4 April 2012
This event is now fully booked.
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