Since the election, there has been a lot of talk about women in politics, especially women from migrant communities as a new wave of culturally diverse politicians enter Parliament. We are so excited to see this representation because it’s of…
Migrant women’s leadership and the triple-glazed glass ceiling
Valentina* has been carving out spaces for her Latin community to connect and create for over twenty years. Despite decades of experience, she felt that she was a leader in her own community but didn’t feel that she was respected…
Good healthcare communication is a matter of life and death
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.
Annual General Meeting and Annual Report 2022 – 2023
We are pleased to present the MCWH Annual Report 2022 – 23: Strengthening migrant women’s health and wellbeing for 45 years.
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…
MCWH Intersectionality Training 2023
Understanding how race, culture and gender work in Australia is essential to building your organisations ability to do real intersectional work. We can’t do intersectional work in policy or practice until we understand how oppressive systems actually impact peoples lives.…