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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.

Safe access zones submission

Submission to the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee regarding the Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2015

Women's Health Victoria |Published: November 2015
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5 November 2015

Women’s Health Victoria strongly supports amending the Public Health and  Wellbeing Act 2008 to provide safe access zones to ensure that staff and patients can safely access premises at which abortions are provided.

Clearinghouse Connector on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's health

Women's Health Victoria |Published: November 2015
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1 November 2015

This Clearinghouse Connector provides a list of up-to-date resources that are freely available focussing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's health.

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Family violence prevention funding boost

Victoria. Department of Health and Human Services, Women's Health Victoria |Published: 27 October 2015
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27 October 2015

The Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Fiona Richardson, today announced $50,000 funding for the Women’s Health Association of Victoria to deliver local initiatives and develop resources in a bid to prevent family violence before it occurs.

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Minister for Health launches outstanding new resource to improve health outcomes for Victorian women

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 27 October 2015
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27 October 2015

The Minister for Health, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP, last night launched the Victorian Women’s Health Atlas at Women’s Health Victoria’s Annual General Meeting.

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Safe access zones support women's health

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 22 October 2015
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22 October 2015

Women’s Health Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s introduction of legislation to ensure women’s safe access to reproductive health services.

Women's Health Victoria annual report 2014-2015

Women's Health Victoria Annual Report 2014 - 2015

Women's Health Victoria |Published: October 2015
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21 October 2015

This annual report contains a review of activities, and achievements of Women’s Health Victoria for the period July 2014 to June 2015.

BreaCan year in review 2014/15

BreaCan Year in Review 2014/15

BreaCan |Published: October 2015
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21 October 2015

This review documents the highlights and achievements of the service for the last financial year. 

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We support women's right to choose: open letter to the Premier, Daniel Andrews, the Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, and the Minister for Women, Fiona Richardson

|Published: 20 October 2015
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20 October 2015

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) is one of 40 signatories to this letter which supports the current Victorian laws relating to abortion, and welcomes the government’s commitment to reject any attempt to reduce women’s access or rights.

Clearinghouse Connector on Long acting reversible contraceptives

Long acting reversible contraceptives

Women's Health Victoria |Published: October 2015
| Posted:
1 October 2015

This Clearinghouse Connector contains a selection of up-to-date freely available resources on long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). These are methods of contraception that require administration less than once per month, and can be removed or 'reversed', and should not affect long-term fertility.

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WHV welcomes funding boost to address violence against women

Women's Health Victoria |Published: 24 September 2015
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24 September 2015

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) welcomes the announcement of additional Commonwealth funding to boost prevention, training and support services to help address violence against women.