Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE) is a partnership of organisations, businesses, clubs and groups who share a vision for safe, equal and respectful communities in the Grampians region.
For more information on how to join CoRE, click here.
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Women’s Health Grampians acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and the Traditional Owners of the lands, waterways and skies where we live, work and play. We celebrate that this is the oldest continuous living culture in the world, and that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Across the Grampians region, we acknowledge Wurundjeri, Wadawurrung, Dja Dja Warrung, Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergeia and Jupagalk Country.
September 29 is International Safe Abortion Day: the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network have been working over the past 30 years to improve access to abortion care.
Our vision is that our sexual and reproductive health service system is patient-centred, culturally safe and accessible to all Victorians.
We work to raise awareness about the importance of abortion among communities, service providers, health planners and policy makers. We provide training, develop resources, gather lived experience data and support the Victorian Government to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services across the state.
For more information about the Victorian Women's Health Services Network and the work we do, check out Women's Health Services Network (whsn.org.au) ... See MoreSee Less
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not sure why all the fuss, its always been womens business and funded well for more than 2 decades
SRH Week: You can help counteract shame and stigma within your community by being an abortion ally. There are many ways to be an abortion ally like giving a friend a lift, staying with them through an appointment or supporting their choice and decision.
If you or someone you know needs to explore pregnancy or abortion options you can contact the team at 1800 My Options. ... See MoreSee Less
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For Sexual and Reproductive Health week, Women's Health Grampians as part of the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network are exploring how to be an abortion ally. Being an abortion ally can help counteract shame and stigma and help people feel more supported in accessing care.
Throughout this week we will be sharing important facts, ideas and how we as Women’s Health Services are working to improve abortion access.
If you need to explore your pregnancy or abortion options you can contact 1800 My Options by phone or website. They offer information, support and can link you to services.
In Australia, abortion is safe, legal and common. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Tell Your Story project at Women’s Health Grampians is well under way, already gaining valuable insights into people’s experiences of seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare across our region.
This World Contraception Day, Tuesday 26 September, join us for a free webinar to learn more about contraception in the Grampians region and how you can take part in the Tell Your Story project.
This session is for clinical and non-clinical workers alike to gain a better understanding of:
• Sexual and Reproductive Health services currently provided across the Grampians region.
• Current barriers and challenges for providers and patients.
• Tell Your Story– hearing lived experiences of rural and regional women seeking care.
• Professional development opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical workers.
• How to get involved with Tell Your Story and other projects in Sexual and Reproductive Health.
We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Sep 26, 2023 11:30 AM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Topic: Tell Your Story: The story so far.
Register in advance for this webinar:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9nnWjpH4ThqmCBIZZoCXbQ ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Djirra for a Sisters Day Out in Ballarat on 10 October 2023:
Workshop details
When: Tuesday 10th October
Time: 9.30am - 3pm
Where: Ballarat Function Centre
Cnr Rubicon st and Sutton st, Redan VIC
Find out more and register at djirra.org.au/events/sisters-day-out-tuesday-10th-october-ballarat/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you had issues with the quality of your healthcare because of
your gender? The National Women’s Health Advisory Council wants
to hear from you.
Share your experiences by completing this survey today:
health.gov.au/womens-health-advisory-council
#WomensHealthMatters #EndGenderBias #GenderHealthEquity
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yes men have no such luxury as health care and funding?
We will have vacancies on our Board from November 2023, for both full Board members and Board observers. If you have a genuine desire to drive positive change for women and children, live or work in the Grampians region and would like to know more please contact our CEO, Marianne Hendron, for more details by 1 October 2023 on 03 5322 4100. ... See MoreSee Less
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Save the date for our2023 AGM: 22 November at the Albert Coates Complex on the Federation University Campus. The theme is 'Together at the Intersection'. We can't wait to celebrate highlights from a year of hard work, exciting progress, and wonderful partnerships. More details to come, watch this space. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sport plays a powerful role in shaping community attitudes towards gender. We can all be part of making our fields and club rooms places of equal opportunity and celebration ⚽️🏈⚾️🏐🏉⛳️Thank you to the Moorabool Shire Council for the opportunity to be a part of the sport and active recreation Female Friendly Education Forum last week at the Darley Civic and Community Hub.
The clubs and organisations in attendance were provided with a range of valuable information.
Dee from Women's Health Grampians shared how they recognise the power of sport in preventing violence against women. Sport can be a great vehicle for change and place social issues such as violence against women on the radar of the community and start a conversation on hard to talk about topics. Dee also outlined the many benefits for sporting clubs in becoming a member of the Communities of Respect & Equality Alliance and the opportunity for clubs to fast-track gender equality outcomes through the Act@Play program.
Our organisation discussed ways to design and deliver new sporting opportunities for women and girls by utilising VicHealth's Doing Sport Differently principles. Interesting discussions were held in relation to engaging potential participants in the program design process to reduce barriers and fulfil motivations, and the key touchpoints clubs and organisations have with participants prior to, during and at the conclusion of programs. ... See MoreSee Less
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