Welcome back to our first WRAP for the year! And the eve of our National Conference! We won’t sleep from the excitement! For many of us, the excitement a new decade brings has been overshadowed somewhat by some national and…
One step forward, two steps back for women’s reproductive health rights
Just when we thought that we womb-havers were finally gaining control of our bodies when it came to our reproductive health (abortion is now decriminalised in all Australian States and Territories and there are laws setting up safe access zones…
Why health professionals are key in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Australia
Join our campaign at www.netfa.com.au Often when the subject of female circumcision, or female genital mutlilation/cutting comes up in conversation, the questions turn to what the community can do to prevent it. While there is no doubt that the solutions…
60 seconds with Arundhathi Lekshmi
Arundhathi Lekshmi is the powerhouse Administrative Officer at Gender Equity Victoria (GENVIC) What talent would you most like to possess? Like most people I wish I could speak another language – or had more of a knack for picking up…
Conference keynote speakers announced!
In almost a months’ time, we will be hosting Advancing the Evidence, a national conference on migrant and refugee women’s sexual and reproductive health. Over two days, Advancing the Evidence will share current evidence, new research, and innovative and proven…
Migrant, indigenous home violence ‘out of proportion’
Excerpt from The Australian Accessed on 20/01/2020 Article by Nicola Berkovic “Almost half of all people killed by intimate partners are indigenous or overseas-born, which has prompted calls for a more targeted approach to tackling family violence. Adele Murdolo,…
WRAP #83: Creative spirits and 60 Seconds with Vahideh Eisaei
December tends to be a month of wrapping things up, in more ways than one. As the year draws to a close, we start to focus on endings: finalising publications, finishing projects and farewelling staff. Endings, however, are also beginnings.…
Celebrating our creative spirit
Mi Nguyen’s ‘Flemington Bloom’ will be exhibited at FabrianoInAcquarello in 2020 It may not come as surprise to hear that migrant women’s health is rarely talked about as an ideal career path for highly creative individuals. Yet, time and time…
60 Seconds with Vahideh Eisaei
Vahideh Eisaei is our Making the Links Project Officer, an accomplished musician and about to go on maternity leave What are you enjoying doing at the moment?I am spending each day thinking and longing to see my child! Being so…
WRAP #82: Women’s leadership, workplace equality, 60 Seconds with Kathy Nguyen
Today marks Day Two of the 16-Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. It’s an international campaign and here in Australia, there are so many great events running to get you active on this important issue, including MCWH’s Workplace Equality…