Our new Chairwoman and style guru What were you doing in 1978? I was in the final year of my BSc (Biochemistry and Chemistry) course at the University of Ghana. Course work only occupied part of my time in 1978…
Media Release: Funding boost for migrant aged care workers to lead primary prevention of violence against women initiatives in the workplace
The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) and Mercy Health have received funding from the Victorian Government to extend the Equality@Work project, the first gender equality and primary prevention of violence program in Australian workplaces to specifically address the needs…
Taking the harm out of harmony
Last week Australia celebrated Harmony Week, and more specifically Harmony Day on March 21st. It’s an occasion each year to celebrate cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Events are held across the country to celebrate the rich…
Launch of a short film to celebrate 40 years of MCWH
MCWH is very proud to share this video of our history, to mark our 40th anniversary. Special thanks and acknowledgement to film maker Fatima Mawas.
The WRAP #61: Our end of the year edition full of giving, love and Hope!
It is time for us to wrap 2017 in a bright shiny bow and send it on its way. There have been ups, there have been downs, there have been very sad and significant losses as well as some heartfelt…
The gifts that love won for 2018
With the recognition of same sex marriage, we’re so happy to see that as we farewell 2017 we are leaving behind a significant form of discrimination against LGBTIQ people.
Self-care during the silly season
It’s that time of year when we wish many of our friends, family and colleagues a safe and happy summer break. Often the safety risks we have in mind are about taking care travelling or not running around the swimming…
60 seconds with Hope Mathumbu
New motorist, twitter enthusiast and MCWH Project Officer What are you enjoying doing at the moment? I am enjoying a series of free exercise classes being offered by the Maribyrnong City Council’s Spring into Summer series. I decided to challenge…
Intersectionality Matters: A new resource for preventing violence against women
Intersectionality Matters: A guide to engaging immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women
The WRAP #60: Getting a head start on prevention, Beyond the baby blues and 60 seconds with Rani Pramesti
The global and important 16 Days of Activism campaign has come around again – a time to raise our voices against violence against women and girls in all its forms. It’s Day 3 already and we are going orange with…