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.
Statement calling to protect the health, wellbeing and safety of civilians in Gaza
As a feminist organisation advocating for the health, wellbeing and safety of migrant and refugee women and their communities, we are deeply troubled by the situation that is unfolding in Palestine. We affirm our commitment to safeguarding women’s lives and…
Submission to the Multicultural Framework Review
MCWH recently had the opportunity to make a submission to the Multicultural Framework Review. Our submission is framed in direct response to the Multicultural Framework Review’s Terms of Reference and is based on our work with migrant and refugee women…
MCWH’s response to the Ending the Postcode Lottery Senate Report
MCWH have written a summary report of the key citations and references, specifically in relation to the outcomes of the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health’s (MCWH) submission to the Senate Inquiry into Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare and information provided by Dr Adele Murdolo, Executive Director (MCWH) at the public hearing in May 2023.
Senate Inquiry into human rights implications of recent violence in Iran
MCWH is proud to share our Submission and recommendations to the Australian Government to act to support Iranian women and people in their revolution for self-determination and freedom.
Submission to the Senate inquiry on universal access to reproductive healthcare
MCWH invites you to read and share our submission and recommendations to the Australian Senate Inquiry on Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare.