This paper explores some of the challenges and opportunities in workplace-based programs for the primary prevention of violence against women – including bystander programs – based on findings from program evaluation.
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This paper explores some of the challenges and opportunities in workplace-based programs for the primary prevention of violence against women – including bystander programs – based on findings from program evaluation.
This brochure provides a brief introduction to Women’s Health Victoria’s Take a Stand program for workplace primary prevention of violence against women.
For the last 15 years, Rhonda has been turning her experience of breast cancer into something positive. She is one of the generous women who volunteer at Counterpart to provide peer support to women diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer.
Women’s Health Victoria welcomes the recent report handed down by the Community Affairs References Committee as part of the Senate Inquiry into transvaginal mesh implants and related matters.
This submission explores the issue of reproductive coercion, how it can be experienced by women, and how it may be prevented and addressed. As a health promotion organisation, Women’s Health Victoria has particular expertise to offer in relation to primary prevention, gender equity and strengthening service delivery for women.
This Spotlight features a list of up-to-date and freely available research and resources on the topic of women and self-harm.
A coalition of community groups, academics and activists has today called for the elimination of sexist advertising and more positive, diverse and realistic representations of women and girls in the media and public space.
The speakers explore the representation of women and girls in advertising and public spaces and how this perpetuates stereotypes that drive violence against women. Innovative opportunities to improve the representation and inclusion of women in Victoria are also discussed.
This Spotlight features a list of up-to-date and freely available research and resources on the topic of older women's health and wellbeing.
This annual report contains a review of activities, and achievements of Women’s Health Victoria for the period July 2016 to June 2017.
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