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MEDIA ALERT: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE FUNDING

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $4.7 billion package to fund frontline and legal services supporting women and children experiencing family violence, through new agreements with the states and territories.   La Trobe University experts are available to discuss gender-based violence in Australia and globally and how we are tracking to meet targets, as well … Continued

2023 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR, TARYN BRUMFITT IN COFFIN TO MARK ONE MILLION AUSSIES EMBRACING DEATH TO START LIVING

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Friday, 6 September 2024:  The Embrace Collective has today announced that in just over a week, more than one million Australians have played their new and powerful Start Living video, which challenges viewers to think about how they want to be remembered – for how they looked, or how they lived? To mark this massive milestone in such … Continued

Homemade Ice Cream: Easier Than You Think!

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As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, nothing beats the refreshing joy of homemade ice cream. But if you think creating your own ice cream at home is too complicated, think again! Making delicious frozen treats is easier than ever, and there are plenty of quick recipes that don’t even require cooking … Continued

New report highlights returns on investment in women’s health: “Small Change, Big Impact: Two Years On”

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The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) is proud to announce the release of its second collective impact report, “Small Change, Big Impact: Two Years On“. The report outlines key achievements over the past two years, highlighting the network’s significant contributions to advancing women’s health and gender equality across Victoria. “Our report clearly demonstrates the … Continued

New co-designed training program equips multicultural communities to combat family violence

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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and children impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) will have better support with a new transformative project, led by non-profit SSI, in partnership with Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia (FECCA).   The Train, Engage, Connect and Support (TECS) Project, funded by the Department of Social Services, … Continued

Women: Pain does not have to be your normal

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•    A normal period is anything that can last from one to maximum five days. It has to be bleeding which is controlled. There should be no flooding, no clotting, there should be no pain. •    This Women’s Health Week (2 – 6 September), Eastern Health Head of Gynaecology, Dr Virochana Kaul explains … Continued

Media Alert: Melbourne mum overcomes adenomyosis, a condition that affects about 1 in 5 women, with lesser-known treatment

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2 September 2024: This national Women’s Health Week (2- 9 September), Melbourne mum, Kate, joins women’s health experts and international community organisations to raise awareness about lesser-known treatment options for adenomyosis and other women’s health conditions, empowering women to make informed, personalised health decisions.  Although a hysterectomy may be suitable for some patients with adenomyosis, data from … Continued