intersectional - Multicultural Centre For Women's Health

Looking beyond ‘culture’ to understand health inequity

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…

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”…

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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.

Cover of the MCWH Annual Report 2022 - 23. Colourful illustration of 13 women and gender diverse migrant women people in a range of advocacy settings. Some are able bodied, some have visible disability (wheelchair user) they hold health related flyers and intersectional feminist posters.

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.

Building Bridges Report Released

Building Bridges is an advocacy and research project which enables migrant and refugee people to participate in the mental health reform process and demonstrates what intersectional, targeted prevention and effective community-based programs for migrant and refugee women should look like.

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Small Change, Big Impact: Women’s Health Services Network Collective Impact Report.

The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network are proud to launch Small Change, Big Impact: Women’s Health Services Network Collective Impact Report. The report captures the combined impact of the women’s health sector to advance Victorian women’s health and equality – a key part of Victoria’s public health infrastructure for four decades.