Sport and increased physical activity has potential to make a huge difference in the lives and wellbeing of women and girls in Victoria.
Sport and increased physical activity has potential to make a huge difference in the lives and wellbeing of women and girls in Victoria.
Women’s Health Victoria congratulates the State Government on the launch of Victoria’s first Gender Equality Strategy, affirming Victoria’s national and international reputation as a leader in the prevention of violence against women.
A number of biological and psychosocial factors contribute to women’s different experience of pain. This Clearinghouse Connector features a number of free resources focussing on women and pain.
Oral health is necessary for good quality of life and encompasses more than just having healthy teeth.
This fact sheet provides an overview of women's oral health, it's relationship with other health conditions and recommendations for improving women's oral health.
Over half of Australian adult women (56.3%) are overweight or obese, compared with 70.8% of men. This Clearinghouse Connector features free up-to-date resources on women and obesity.
Women’s Health Victoria’s submission focuses on the role of the Commonwealth Government and opportunities for national reform in relation to domestic violence and gender inequality.
Women’s Health Victoria’s submission provides a strong, evidence-based foundation for an effective and meaningful gender equality strategy for Victoria.
This Clearinghouse Connector presents a selection of freely-available current research on the impact of advertising on women’s health and wellbeing.
CVD is the leading cause of premature death in Australian women and this Connector provides a range of freely available resources relating to CVD and women.
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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.
