Women's Health in the South East in St Kilda, Victoria | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Women's Health in the South East

Locality: St Kilda, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9794 8677

Address: 70 St Kilda Road 3182 St Kilda, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.whise.org.au

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25.01.2022 Preventing all forms of gender-based violence starts with RESPECT. We asked our WHISE Gender Equity Officer what types of things make her feel respected. This is what respect means to her: Allowing everyone to be whoever they want to be whatever that is knowing this can change!... This year for our #16dayscampaign we are encouraging everyone to reflect on what types of behaviour makes you feel respected. Share in the comments what respect means to you. Also tag your friends to encourage them to join in! Don’t forget to tag us @whisewomen and use the hashtag #respectis #callitout #16days

24.01.2022 It’s tempting to think the people we know couldn’t take advantage of us. Learn why this isn’t always the case in this video put together by our partners, Respecting Seniors Network . #InheritanceNotAnEntitlement #WEAAD #RespectSeniors... https://youtu.be/I_7zfqEsrmI See more

23.01.2022 This year for #16days, WHISE has joined forces with Gender Equity Victoria and women’s health services across Victoria to send a powerful message that we stand united for gender equality. Today we are highlighting what respect means to our metro women health services. This is what RESPECT means to them: Encouraging my girls to consider a RANGE of careers such as Engineering, Technology, Trades and Science. Affording people basic dignity, rights and autonomy treatin...g people with compassion and kindness Share in the comments what respect means to you. Also tag your friends to encourage them to join in! Don’t forget to tag Women's Health in the South East, Women's Health East, WHIN - Women's Health in the North and use the hashtags #respectis #callitout

23.01.2022 Age Discrimination Commissioner, Dr. Kay Patterson implores us to respect the rights, autonomy and independence of older Australians to own and have control over their own assets. Want to find out more? Tune in tomorrow for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and hear Dr. Patterson launch the latest campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYV9LkBh6yI #InheritanceNotAnEntitlement

23.01.2022 This #NAIDOCWeek we celebrate the history, culture and achievements off Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We acknowledge the hundreds of Nations and cultures that manage and care for the land in a sustainable manner #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020

20.01.2022 Earlier this week, our Working for Victoria Team took a tour of the the Sandown Covid Vaccination clinic, which was facilitated by Monash Health's South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU). Our team have been busy preparing for their Health Education Sessions that they will deliver to reduce Covid Vaccination hesitancy amongst women from South East Asian migrant and refugee communities. Watch this space! Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Gender Equity Victoria

19.01.2022 Excited to be part of the #FWFThinkIn panel 'The Politics of Health' and talk about how women and nonbinary people navigate health care and advocate for their needs

18.01.2022 To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Dr. Kay Patterson, Australian Human Rights Commission’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, has launched the Respecting Seniors Network Inheritance not an entitlement campaign. #InheritanceNotAnEntitlement #WEAAD https://youtu.be/XYV9LkBh6yI

17.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to acknowledge, celebrate and embrace the true history of our country. One way to show respect is use the correct terminology when referring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. http://ow.ly/D47g50CjeJj... #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOCWeek

13.01.2022 Did you know that all throughout 2020, nearly 1 in 2 Young Womxn have experienced high levels of psychological distress? -statistic from headspace One of the best ways to treat mental distress is through creating meaningful connections with friends, family or community . In Victoria, iso restrictions are now easing and it’s important for Womxn to feel encouraged to connect once again . #WHISEchallenge is here to encourage our Young Womxn to stay connected, build resilience... and protect our mental health - in our own special ways such as.. Organising walks / runs with friends and family Having a picnic in the park Connecting with loved ones over coffee and supporting local business Help bring awareness to the #WHISEchallenge by sharing how you are creating connections! Share your ideas by commenting below, making a post, or using the story templates in our highlights! Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #WHISEchallenge. Also tag your friends to encourage them to join in!

11.01.2022 Well done to all the amazing women who have made this happen. Great news that no woman or worker will face harassment or abuse when accessing this essential health service. #AbortionIsEssentialCare. https://www.abc.net.au//protesting-outside-aborti/12874852

11.01.2022 Gone are the days when fathers were considered an optional extra to parenting, but workplace culture is still catching up. Corporates are leading the way in Australia when it comes to shared parenting leave, but this article shows there is a long way to go. https://www.abc.net.au//equal-parenting-challeng/100215836

10.01.2022 Day 5 of #16days. This is what respect means to our peak and state-wide women’s health services: Acknowledging other people’s BOUNDARIES and taking them seriously Getting to know someone as a whole human rather than stereotyping them knowing that women with non-normative bodies and facial differences are fine we don’t need to be fixed depicting and treating everyone EQUALLY... Share in the comments what respect means to you. Also tag your friends to encourage them to join in! Don’t forget to tag us Women's Health in the South East and use the hashtag #respectis #callitout Gender Equity Victoria Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Women with Disabilities Victoria Women's Health Victoria

08.01.2022 Trans Awareness Week kicks off today! This is a week of trans celebration, education and allyship. We understand that it is important to champion inclusive spaces, and to be a visible ally to the trans and gender diverse community. We thank the wonderful team Minus18 for sharing easy to access resources. ... Find out more and how you can learn about gender diversity, take real ACTION and support the trans and gender diverse community http://ow.ly/2UHj50CjdCz

06.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day. At 11 am on 11 November we stop to remember all those that have given so much for their country. Today is a time to reflect on how we can honour their services by ensuring all veterans and serving members receive the respect and support they need. We also encourage you to remember the women who serve, so we can understand their specific support needs.... If you or someone you know needs some extra support we encourage you to contact Open Arms Counselling Service on 1800 011 046 #LestWeForget

06.01.2022 Today for #16days, we are highlighting what respect means to our regional women health services. #Respectis: Having the freedom to CHOOSE Calling out the person choosing to be disrespectful and NOT blaming the victim... Supporting and celebrating the beautiful diversity in our COMMUNITIES Listening & amplifying the voices of women from diverse backgrounds Supporting people to express their emotions Share in the comments what respect means to you. Also tag your friends to encourage them to join in! Don’t forget to tag Women's Health in the South East and use the hashtag #respectis #callitout Gippsland Women's Health Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Women's Health Goulburn North East Women's Health Grampians Women's Health Loddon Mallee

05.01.2022 Know someone who’s being pressured to hand over their assets to a family member? Not sure if this is ok? Watch the video from our partners, Respecting Seniors Network to find out more. #InheritanceNotAnEntitlement #WEAAD... https://youtu.be/cMwRgHX0PQw See more

03.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism. This year for #16days, WHISE has joined forces with Gender Equity Victoria and women’s health services across Victoria to send a powerful message that we stand united for gender equality. It all starts with respect we want you to start conversations about respect - what respect looks like to you and how you put that into practice. This is what respect mean...s to us Find out more and how you can get involved https://whise.org.au/our-work/campaigns/16-days-activism #respectis #callitout #16dayscampaign Gippsland Women's Health Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Women with Disabilities Victoria Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Women's Health East Women's Health Goulburn North East Women's Health Grampians WHIN - Women's Health in the North Women's Health Loddon Mallee Women's Health Victoria Women's Health West