Everyone waiting to give birth hopes that it will be a joyful and positive experience. Sadly, migrant and refugee mothers in Australia are more likely to have a negative birthing experience, and face additional risks and challenges. A migrant women, Liz, recently…
The Problem with Harmony Day
While the rest of the world refers to 21st March as the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, here in Australia, it is known as Harmony Day. It is the date that kicks off Harmony Week, which is all…
It’s not too late: Climate change and gender equality
As rain continues to fall and flood waters continue to rise, bringing devastation to so many homes and families across the country, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day feels particularly timely. “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”…
Why we need to listen to women to end FGM/C
If there’s one thing we’ve learned since we began the National Education Toolkit for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Awareness Project, it’s that talking about FGM/C in Australia is complex. It’s an issue that calls for an historical understanding, a shared language, and a more nuanced conversation than…
Media Release: Landmark report shows integral role of Women’s Health Services for Victoria’s future
A landmark report has shed light on the economic value of Women’s Health Services to Victoria, underscoring the critical need for sustained government funding beyond 2023-24.
Annual General Meeting and Annual Report 2022 – 2023
We are pleased to present the MCWH Annual Report 2022 – 23: Strengthening migrant women’s health and wellbeing for 45 years.
Building Bridges Report Released
Building Bridges is an advocacy and research project which enables migrant and refugee people to participate in the mental health reform process and demonstrates what intersectional, targeted prevention and effective community-based programs for migrant and refugee women should look like.
Women’s Health Services Network welcome the launch of Our Equal State
The Victorian Women’s Health Network welcomes the launch of Our Equal State: Victoria’s gender equality strategy and action plan 2023 – 2027.
Small Change, Big Impact: Women’s Health Services Network Collective Impact Report.
The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network are proud to launch Small Change, Big Impact: Women’s Health Services Network Collective Impact Report. The report captures the combined impact of the women’s health sector to advance Victorian women’s health and equality – a key part of Victoria’s public health infrastructure for four decades.
Perinatal mental health videos in twenty one languages
Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health has developed videos about perinatal mental health in twenty one languages. You can view the video by using the links below: Perinatal mental health (English) video Perinatal mental health (Arabic) video Perinatal mental health (Assyrian)…