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EMPOWER WOMEN, BUILD SKILLS, CREATE CHANGE WITH THE BEC VOLUNTEER EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

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We are excited to announce the launch of the BEC Volunteer Empowerment Project – a new initiative designed to empower women by providing free online training, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The project aims to focus on increasing skills, self-development, and economic awareness for women from diverse backgrounds. So, if you’re passionate about supporting women’s empowerment, … Continued

Showcasing a new vision for sexual violence recovery in Victoria

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From miniature ponies and trauma-informed dentistry to boxing, justice and art – this event explores the roads to recovery. Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is a unique event bringing together world-leading academics, practitioners in the sexual assault services sector and other experts to explore what actually works in supporting survivors of sexual violence to … Continued

Media alert: newsroom training for NT journalists reporting on violence against women

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Journalists and media professionals in the Northern Territory are invited to a free online newsroom training session on the positive influence media can have on preventing violence against women.  Hosted by Australia’s national violence against women and their children prevention organisation, Our Watch, the training is for NT-based journalists and media professionals looking to better … Continued

Make your health a priority with low-cost wellness at the Practice Wellbeing Centre Melbourne

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Media Release Keen to gain advice about natural treatments to help deal with digestion, stress, fatigue or infertility at affordable prices?    Torrens University’s Practice Wellbeing Centre is soon relocating to its Flinders Street campus, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. The Centre offers a unique, student-led approach to holistic health, giving people access to … Continued

Australian women denied knowledge of BREAST DENSITY and their increased breast cancer risk

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11th February 2025   Fact: Approximately 10% of women have high breast density, which significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer and impacts the effectiveness of detecting breast cancer through 2D mammography. Despite this, thousands of Australian women are being denied this important information due to the absence of national reporting standards and a … Continued

WHISE welcomes historic investment in women’s health

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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) applauds the Australian Government’s $573.3 million investment in women’s health, which will improve access, reduce costs, and expand choices for women across the country. WHISE CEO, Kit McMahon, said the announcement marks a critical step toward addressing long-standing gaps in women’s healthcare. “This is a game-changer for women’s … Continued

Australia’s Deadliest Women’s Cancer: Why Women Need Urgent Action Now

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Ovarian cancer is now confirmed as the deadliest women’s cancer, with the latest statistics revealing a five-year survival rate of just 49%. Tragically, two-thirds (67%) of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, where survival drops to just 29%.  Despite significant advancements in cancer treatment, progress in ovarian cancer survival has significantly stalled. While the … Continued