Women and girls experience higher rates of depression and anxiety, eating disorders and intentional self-harm than men. Body image concerns are a key mental health issue for women and girls impacting self-esteem and social participation.
We publish research, produce resources for women and health professionals, and build workforce capacity to promote a gender-sensitive approach to mental health and wellbeing in order to improve mental health outcomes for women and girls.
Women’s Mental Health Alliance
A new alliance working to ensure that women's needs and experiences are centred in policy and service delivery.
Visit the Labia Library
One of the resources we have developed to assist with women’s body image is the Labia Library, just like any part of the body, labia come in all shapes and sizes.
Publications and Resources
View our latest publications, submissions and resources on mental health and body image.
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.
