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Looking for an overview or in-depth coverage of a particular women’s health or gender equity issue? Explore our recent publications by topic, publication type, year and audience. Earlier publications are available to view and download via the WHV Library online catalogue.

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Towards a gendered understanding of women's experiences of mental health and the mental health system - 2nd edition

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 26 November 2024
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26 November 2024

This paper frames the structural, cultural, and service issues that inhibit good mental health and wellbeing and gender responsive mental health care for women and girls.

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Women's Health Victoria Impact Report 2023-2024

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 14 November 2024
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14 November 2024

This report contains a review of activities and achievements of Women's Health Victoria for the period July 2023 to June 2024.

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Victorian Women's Health Services Network: statewide and regional map with local government areas

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 01 November 2024
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1 November 2024

Map of Victoria showing the local government areas served by each of the regional services within the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network. Also lists the statewide services within the Network.

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Victorian Women's Health Services Network: metropolitan map with local government areas

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 01 November 2024
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1 November 2024

Map of Melbourne showing the local government areas served by each of the metropolitan services within the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network.

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Recorded presentation: Towards a gendered understanding of women’s experiences of mental health

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 28 October 2024
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28 October 2024

This is a recorded presentation of WHV’s issues paper, 'Towards a gendered understanding of women’s experiences of mental health and the mental health system', published in 2023.

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Counterpart Year In Review 2023-2024

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 28 October 2024
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28 October 2024

The Year In Review celebrates the achievements and essence of the Counterpart service - women supporting women with cancer - over the 2023-2024 year.

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Major report reveals stark inequities in abortion access across Victoria

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 24 October 2024
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24 October 2024

A new report released today by Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) reveals major ongoing inequities in abortion and contraception access across the state, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities in some regional areas.

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Realising access: Abortion and contraception inequities and enablers in Victoria

Sarder M, Mogharbel C, Kalman T. |Published: 21 October 2024
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21 October 2024

This report analyses trends in sexual and reproductive health service seeking across Victoria with a focus on abortion and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). It draws on previously unpublished data from 1800 My Options, a service of Women’s Health Victoria.

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Women's Health Victoria Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 09 October 2024
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9 October 2024

This strategy sets out Women's Health Victoria's vision, purpose, role, focus, enablers, values, goals, outcomes and commitments for the five years to 2028.

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Women's Health Victoria welcomes Senate Inquiry report on menopause; urges focus on underserved communities

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 24 September 2024
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24 September 2024

Women's Health Victoria (WHV) welcomes the release of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee’s report on Issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause. This significant inquiry marks an important step in addressing the often-overlooked challenges faced by women during perimenopause and menopause.