Women’s health outcomes are shaped by the unequal distribution of power and resources, discrimination, and harmful gender norms and practices. Examples of structural inequality include the under-representation of women in leadership roles, the gender pay gap and under-funding of programs and services for women (such as women’s refuges and women’s sports).
Gender norms and practices that support inequality include rigid stereotypes about how men and women should behave, and ideas about the roles that women and men should play in the home, the workplace and society.
Women’s Health Victoria works to challenge and shift these social norms, change laws and policies, and empower women, in order to produce more equal outcomes for everyone.
By promoting women’s equality, we can create a healthier, more equitable and safer Victoria.
Everyone stands to benefit from gender equality, including men, women and gender diverse people. Women experience specific forms of inequality based on sex and gender that negatively impact their health and wellbeing. That’s why Women’s Health Victoria focuses on strategies for achieving women’s equality specifically, as well as gender equity for all.
Publications and Resources
Women’s Health Victoria produces publications and resources on a wide range of gender equity issues.
Training and Events
We offer a range of training and professional development workshops for individuals and workplaces to build knowledge and skills in topics relating to gender equity.
Victorian Women's Health Atlas
You can view & compare sex-disaggregated data relating to gender equity at state-wide, regional & local government levels using the Victorian Women’s Health Atlas. Observe trends over time & download factsheets.
Accredited Training in Gender Equity
Find out about how you - as a training provider, workplace or potential learner - can share in the knowledge and skills and be part of the solution. Become the voice for gender equality in the workplace and community.
Gender Equality in Advertising
Advertising shapes and reinforces gendered ideas about what it means to be a woman or man and how we are valued in our society. Read about our work to eliminate sexism in advertising!
Making Space for Women
The planning of community spaces and public art can promote gender equity and prevention of violence against women. Read about our work to improve the representation and inclusion of women and girls in public spaces.
Action for Gender Equality
Helping public entities, corporates and the not for profit sector improve gender equal outcomes and accountability.
Donate to create change for women
By donating to Women's Health Victoria, you can make a real difference to the health outcomes and fair treatment of women and gender diverse people.
With your help, we can drive social change, address women's health needs and promote fair and equitable healthcare for all.
No contribution is too small, and donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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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 waters across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.
Our Commitment to Gender Diversity & 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.
