Everyone deserves healthcare that’s inclusive, equal and fair.

Our vision is gender equity in health.

We work with government, the health sector and the community to create better health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people.

Our initiatives

MAJOR REPORT reveals stark inequities in abortion access in Victoria. OUR IMPACT review WHV’s activities and achievements for the 2023-24 year. REPORT Real Bodies: Understanding and Celebrating Labia Diversity. TRAINING visit the WHV Training Hub to see how you can upskill today!

Making an impact

View the latest blog articles, media releases, publications and submissions from WHV.

Advocacy Best Practice Family Violence Financial Security Media Release State Government Violence Prevention Women's Health Victoria Workplaces

9 July 2025

Media Release: New cultural, community and clinical expertise on board at WHV

New, expert voices have joined Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) enhancing the governance of Victoria’s statewide leader advocating for equity in health.

Advocacy Best Practice Family Violence Financial Security State Government Women Women's Health Victoria

1 July 2025

The role of philanthropy in gender-responsive healthcare

Philanthropy has a powerful role to play in creating a fairer, healthier future — and women’s health is no exception.

1800 My Options Gender Equality Sexual and Reproduction Health Women

20 May 2025

Women’s Health Victoria: Statement on the 25–26 Victorian State Budget

Women’s Health Victoria welcomes the 2025–26 Victorian Budget’s investment in health and cost-of-living relief.

Gender Equality Health System

15 May 2025

CEO Blog: Digital health is an opportunity to close the gender health gap – if we get it right.

Advocacy Health System Women

5 May 2025

CEO Blog: The Age – Medical Misogyny

A powerful investigation by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald exposes widespread medical misogyny in Australian healthcare, amplifying the voices of women long ignored...