Costa is one of Australia’s oldest fruit and vegetable companies, with their history stretching back to the early 19th century, when Sicilian migrant and winemaker, Francesco Costa, arrived in Australia for work. Subsequent family migration resulted in the establishment of…
Building a healthy future for migrant women in Victoria Forum
Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health invites you to join us to discuss how Victoria plans to address key health issues for migrant and refugee women over next four years. Award-winning journalist and filmmaker, Santilla Chingaipe, will facilitate a robust panel…
Submission to the Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education
Submission to the Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education Inquiry into the future of stillbirth research and education in Australia This submission has been developed by the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH), the national voice for immigrant and…
July Training Program: Intersectionality 101
Intersectionality 101 is an interactive three-hour workshop to introduce intersectionality as a valuable concept and tool for community workers, health providers and policy makers. This workshop is suitable for those who want to ensure that their service delivery, project work…
The WRAP #66: June 2018
Supporting migrant families, bringing culture to the clinic and then and now with Tamara Kwarteng June has been marked by grief for many of us. Grief for women like Eurydice Dixon and Qi Yu, murdered by violent men. Grief for…
Hidden barriers to happy families
Image of Bernadette Romulo and her son from her current petition to stay in Australia. Migrants and refugees are often associated with families: large, cohesive, argumentative, meddling families, with children at the centre of the action. And yet, migrants…
Then and Now with Tamara Kwarteng
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.