Women's Health East

Women's Health East Equality, empowerment, health and wellbeing for all women In addition Women's Health East receives funding for specific projects.

Women’s Health East is a regional women’s health promotion agency working across the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. We work with stakeholders to build the capacity of services and programs in the region to ensure they optimally address issues affecting women. Women’s Health East works predominantly in gender-based health promotion, which involves:

- Providing leadership around women’s

health issues of regional significance and facilitating integrated responses
- Working in partnership with local governments, health and community agencies and other stakeholders to promote gender-based health promotion and service delivery, and to improve service system access and responsiveness for women
- Shaping responses to the promotion of women’s health and wellbeing through research, advocacy and consultancy
- Providing information and advice to key stakeholders in order to raise awareness of health and wellbeing issues experienced by women and to promote women’s health and wellbeing
- Delivering training and education programs for our partner organisations on women's health issues and gender sensitivity in planning and service delivery. Women’s Health East also works directly with women in order to ground our work and to:

- Understand women’s health and wellbeing issues
- Support and strengthen our health promotion
- Identify and inform responses to service system gaps

The organisation is a not-for-profit incorporated association, and receives the majority of its funding through the Department of Health. This funding comes from a variety of sources including philanthropic trusts, community grants and other areas of government including local government. To view our Community Guidelines for Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/womens-health-east/community-guidelines/492680197472369

Each provides comprehensive services for women across Victoria. Their services are safe and inclusive. Watch the video t...
16/06/2026

Each provides comprehensive services for women across Victoria. Their services are safe and inclusive. Watch the video to learn more about visiting Each.

Victoria peng chung i nu hna caah Each nih tlamtling tein bawmhnak phunphun a pek hna. An rianttuan ning cu a him I mi kip a huap mi a si. Each lennak kong hngalh nan duh ahcun hi video hi rak zoh u. https://youtu.be/lb7NFlqGs-o

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12/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE. You're invited to our Community 'Open Door' Day on Wednesday, 15 July! Elm St Mission is a safe gathering place for adults to enjoy social connection - and be welcomed for who you are. We have 3 regular programs: Open Door, Care4Carers and 50s+ Friends. There's something for everyone! All free. So, come and meet our friendly volunteers and activity leaders.

Our 'Open Door' Day is from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy snacks, music, activities and more! See what Elm St Mission can offer you, a family member or friend. If you're a little rusty spending time with others or having conversations, don't worry. Being with people is what we're all about!

Robert Williams - Dinsdale Ward Councillor, Knox City Council Volunteer for Knox Knox City Council Women's Health East

https://elmstmission.org.au/

Last week, we attended the Whitehorse City Council Climate & Health Community Workshop, an event that saw strong engagem...
11/06/2026

Last week, we attended the Whitehorse City Council Climate & Health Community Workshop, an event that saw strong engagement and commitment from across the Whitehorse community.

The workshop brought local community groups and organisations together to explore how climate change affects the health and wellbeing of our communities, and how we can work together to strengthen community resilience.

We valued the opportunity to connect with others working towards positive environmental, health and wellbeing outcomes.

Menopause is a normal part of ageing. For some women, the symptoms can affect their health and happiness. Have a look at...
11/06/2026

Menopause is a normal part of ageing. For some women, the symptoms can affect their health and happiness. Have a look at our factsheet in Hakha Chin to learn more. https://shorturl.at/lnwZ2

Thi-pihnak hi upat lei panh lio i a cangmi a si. Nu cheu khat caah cun, thi-pih hmelchunhnak hna nih an ngandamnak le an i nuamhnak kha a hnorsuan khawh hna. Tam deuh hngalh nan duh ahcun Hakha Chin holh in tialmi kan cathluan hi rak zoh hnik u.

To close out National Reconciliation Week, WHE staff and community representative members of our Reconciliation Working ...
10/06/2026

To close out National Reconciliation Week, WHE staff and community representative members of our Reconciliation Working Group came together in the beautiful bushland of Warrandyte.

It was a morning of quiet reflection, connection and learning.

We were honoured to be guided by Cora and Kristy, two incredible local First Nations women and members of our Reconciliation Working Group, who generously shared their time, cultural knowledge and traditional weaving skills with us.

Together, staff had the opportunity to:
- learn some traditional basket weaving skills
- hear from Cora and Kristy about their cultural knowledge and practices
- spend time reflecting and connecting on Country
- see and learn about beautiful cultural pieces, including clap sticks, possum skins and coolamons

We are so grateful to Cora and Kristy for sharing this experience with us.

Moments like these remind us that reconciliation is ongoing. It asks us to listen deeply, learn with respect and continue walking together.

Periods can look different for everyone. It can be hard to know what’s normal. If you are experiencing heavy bleeding or...
09/06/2026

Periods can look different for everyone. It can be hard to know what’s normal. If you are experiencing heavy bleeding or pain with your period, you should talk to a health care professional.

Watch the video below to learn more.

Nuphung theihnak cu mi kip caah aa dang cio kho. Zeidah a dik mi sining a si ti hngalh cu a har kho. Nuphung nan theih lio ah thi tam tuk a chuah asiloah nan fah tuk ahcun ngandamnak lei thiamnak a ngeimi kha nan chawnh hna awk a si. Tam deuh hngalh nan duh ahcun hi video hi zoh hnik u.

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We’re so proud to have delivered the Chin Women’s Money Network, a 6-week financial literacy and leadership program supp...
05/06/2026

We’re so proud to have delivered the Chin Women’s Money Network, a 6-week financial literacy and leadership program supporting the economic empowerment of Chin women in our community.

Emerging community leaders were equipped to build knowledge, confidence and skills to manage money, navigate financial systems, and share learnings with others in their community.

We celebrated the final session with a shared lunch this week and were joined by representatives from Bendigo Bank’s East Ringwood Croydon Branch, whose generous funding made this program possible.

A huge thank you to all the women who participated, shared their experiences, and supported one another throughout the program.

By investing in women’s financial knowledge and leadership, we are helping to build stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come.

Bendigo Bank

Free green whistle pain relief is now available for IUD insertion and removal at Victoria’s Women’s Sexual and Reproduct...
04/06/2026

Free green whistle pain relief is now available for IUD insertion and removal at Victoria’s Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs.

This is an important step toward healthcare that listens to women’s experiences, believes their pain and responds with care.

For too long, women and girls have been expected to manage, minimise or push through pain in healthcare settings, including during reproductive health procedures.

Pain relief is not an optional extra. It is part of safe, respectful and dignified care.

At Women’s Health East, we advocate for healthcare that is accessible, affordable, trauma-informed and grounded in people’s lived experiences.

Because everyone deserves reproductive healthcare that centres dignity, choice and comfort.

Learn more about Victoria’s Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs via: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/sexual-and-reproductive-health-hubs

Last week, 21 practitioners, senior leaders, board members and lived experience experts from 16 organisations came toget...
02/06/2026

Last week, 21 practitioners, senior leaders, board members and lived experience experts from 16 organisations came together in Ringwood for the Together for Equality and Respect (TFER) Practice Forum.

As we look ahead to the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, participants explored how we can better connect, coordinate and strengthen prevention efforts across Melbourne's east.

Key themes included:
• Linking 16 Days activities to longer-term prevention work and change throughout the year
• Strengthening partnerships, shared messaging and coordinated action across the region
• Exploring advocacy opportunities ahead of the Victorian state election and as we approach 10 years of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children
• Supporting grassroots conversations, community-led action and creative approaches, including the arts
• Reaching out to different settings, communities and networks
• Learning from national and international approaches to engaging men and boys in prevention

Thank you to everyone who contributed their ideas, experience and energy. We look forward to continuing to build connections and strengthen prevention efforts across Melbourne's east.

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The world may feel heavy right now. And in women’s health, safety and equality, there is no shortage of challenges. The ...
01/06/2026

The world may feel heavy right now. And in women’s health, safety and equality, there is no shortage of challenges. The gaps remain serious, systemic, and unacceptable.

So it’s all the more important to recognise when progress happens.

For the first time in more than 30 years, new contraceptive options were added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in 2025, improving affordability for many women.

Medications such as:

• Yaz and Yasmin reduced from around $316 per year to $126.40, or $30.80 with a concession card.
• The NuvaRing reduced from over $270 per year to $31.60 per script.
• Long-acting contraceptives, including IUDs, became more accessible, with out-of-pocket costs reduced by up to $400.
• From January 2026, PBS scripts are capped at a maximum of $25.

In the past year, more than 303,000 women have accessed these lower-cost options.

This progress matters.

Cost is a well-documented barrier to accessing contraception, and reducing this barrier supports greater autonomy and choice.

At the same time, gaps in women’s healthcare remain, and continued advocacy is essential.

Recognising progress does not mean the work is done. But it does show that sustained advocacy and policy change can lead to meaningful improvements in access and equity.

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1/125 George Street
Melbourne, VIC
3109

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61398513700

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