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Media hub

Browse our media hub for all latest media releases from WHV.

Issues & expert commentary

Informed media coverage increases awareness, creates greater recognition of important issues affecting women and gender diverse people and can help foster change.

Senior staff from Women’s Health Victoria are available for comment and to assist journalists by providing evidence-based research, facts and figures on a wide range of issues relating to the health and wellbeing of Victorian women and gender diverse people.

Please get in touch if you’d like expert commentary on the following topics:
  • Gender equity in health
  • Sexual and reproductive health
  • Mental health and body image
  • Women and chronic disease, including cancer.

Media contact

All media requests should be directed to the team on
0460 787 326   [email protected]

Our latest media releases

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Contraception Federal Government Health System Media Release Reproductive Rights Women's Health Policy
5 May 2025

Welcoming government investment in women’s health 

Women’s health is set to get a boost with the implementation of the Albanese Government’s $573 million election commitment over the next five years. ... 

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Women's Health Policy
17 May 2023

New report calls on advertising industry senior leaders to embrace gender equality and lead by example

The shEqual project led by Women’s Health Victoria has today released the Behind the Ads report which identifies significant barriers faced by women and... 

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Women's Health Policy
12 May 2023

Women’s Health Victoria responds to Federal Budget 2023-24

Federal budget sets the scene for stronger women’s health outcomes, with further funding commitments anticipated 12 MAY 2023 Women’s health is on the agenda... 

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Best Practice Family Violence Women's Health Policy Young Women and Girls
8 October 2021

Urgent action needed to keep family violence survivors safe in hospitals

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV), the Women’s Mental Health Alliance and mental health consumer peak the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) have ongoing concerns... 

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Best Practice Women's Health Policy Young Women and Girls
3 March 2021

Putting women in the picture: Alliance urges gender focus in implementation of historic mental health reforms

The Women’s Mental Health Alliance today welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, but expressed disappointment that it... 

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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

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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