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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, and year.

1 September 2024

Sextember Zine

This annual compilation of sexual and reproductive health articles, writings and artwork is put together by 1800 My Options every September to mark World... 

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15 March 2024

Victorian WHSN Submission to Inquiry into the issues related to menopause and perimenopause

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... 

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15 December 2022

Victorian WHSN Submission to the Senate Inquiry Into Universal Access To Reproductive Healthcare

The Victorian Women’s Health Services, with support and insight from GEN VIC and Birth for Humankind, welcome the opportunity to make a submission to... 

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15 December 2022

WHV Submission to the Senate Inquiry Into Universal Access To Reproductive Healthcare

This submission highlights key issues in sexual and reproductive health service access and equity as observed by Women’s Health Victoria through engagement with service... 

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9 February 2022

Submission to the Joint Human Rights Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth)

This submission draws on previous WHV submissions on earlier drafts of the Religious Discrimination Bill and those of key stakeholders including the Equality Rights Alliance... 

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3 December 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: safe and effective for women: December 2021 [Videos]

Pregnant women are a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination, as they have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Women’s Health Victoria has produced... 

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1 March 2021

1800 My Options evaluation: summary report

Independent evaluation demonstrates that 1800 My Options increases timely access to essential sexual and reproductive health services, reduces stigma around abortion and contraception, and... 

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11 January 2021

Delivering optimal sexual and reproductive health outcomes for Victorian women: priorities for the next women’s sexual and reproductive health plan 2021-2025

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) undertook a consultation with the Victorian sexual and reproductive health sector around the impacts of the Victorian Government’s Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health: Key Priorities... 

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30 October 2020

Forum proceedings: Addressing reproductive coercion: Access and Equity III

In August, Women’s Health in the North and Women’s Health Victoria presented a two-part webinar series, Addressing reproductive coercion: Access and Equity III. These webinars explored... 

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30 October 2020

Forum proceedings: Spontaneous early menopause webinar

Early menopause can occur either spontaneously (often without a known cause) or as a result of medical treatment, particularly for cancers. Held on 19... 

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3 February 2020

Submission on Religious Discrimination Bill Second Exposure Draft

This submission outlines the reasons WHV opposes the Religious Discrimination Bill, including that it: harms women’s health and winds back women’s reproductive rights in... 

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14 January 2020

Forum Proceedings: Access and Equity II: Inclusive and culturally diverse SRH services in Victoria

This forum sought to identify ways to build and develop services to better meet the needs of diverse service users – informed by lived... 

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27 May 2019

Access and Equity: towards optimal reproductive health in Victoria: forum report

This forum was held on 15 May 2019 at One Roof in Melbourne. The forum was planned and delivered by Women’s Health Victoria (WHV)... 

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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 water across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.

Read more about our Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Commitment to Gender Diversity and 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.

Read about our commitment