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Teal text on black background reads:' Towards a  Towards a gendered understanding of women’s experiences of mental health: Recorded presentation'
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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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.

Front page of media release, Women's Health Victoria welcomes Senate Inquiry report on menopause; urges focus on underserved communities. Black text on white background with teal 'WHV' logo on the top left of the page.
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.

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 17 June 2024
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17 June 2024

The Real Bodies: Understanding and Celebrating Labia Diversity report by Women's Health Victoria reveals that almost one-quarter of young Australian women feel anxious or unhappy about their labia, driven by the influence of porn and online media. This anxiety has led to an increase in female genital cosmetic surgery.

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 17 June 2024
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17 June 2024

A new survey by Women’s Health Victoria and YouGov has found that almost one quarter of women aged 18-24 feel anxious, embarrassed or unhappy about the appearance of their labia, which can have damaging impacts on their physical, mental and sexual health and wellbeing.  

WHSN submisson to Inquiry into menopause and perimenopause
Victorian Women's Health Services Network |Published: 15 March 2024
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27 March 2024

The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into the issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 23 November 2023
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23 November 2023

The Year In Review celebrates the highlights and essence of the Counterpart service - women supporting women with cancer - over the last financial year.

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 13 October 2023
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8 November 2023

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to this National Women’s Health Advisory Council consultation in October 2023.

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 09 October 2023
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9 October 2023

A unique new online resource is equipping women with reliable information and positive portrayals of older bodies to encourage older women to live active and connected lives on their own terms.  

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Women's Health Victoria |Published: 23 May 2023
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23 May 2023

Women’s Health Victoria is delighted to mark the 20th anniversary of Counterpart – a highly unique peer support cancer service that connects and supports women – with a celebratory event on Thursday 25 May 2023.