HEALTH PROMOTION WORKER – WOMEN’S HEALTH
SHORT TERM CONTRACT
Women’s Health Grampians Health Promotion
0.5 - 0.8 eft negotiable (6 month contract)
• Exciting short term role
• Opportunity to work with an organisation committed to progressing women’s health and wellbeing
Women’s Health Grampians (WHG) is a community based women’s health organisation focusing on integrated health promotion, and advocacy for women across the Grampians region.
WHG is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced woman to lead key areas of work across the 2009 - 2012 WHG Health Promotion Plan. WHG current health promotion priorities are Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gendered Advocacy and the Prevention of Violence Against Women.
This short term contract will focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Prevention of Violence Against Women
Based in Ballarat this role is not only a job, it is an opportunity to work as part of a small and committed team, contributing positively to the health and wellbeing of Grampians women.
WHG is seeking a passionate and committed Health Promotion worker, to work collaboratively within a high functioning team. You will be a self starter, who is willing to share ideas and resources within the team for a better outcome for women and the organisation. You will have a good understanding of health promotion, build relationships with key stakeholders across the region and have great communication skills.
As the only Women’s Health funded service in the region, you will have significant broad ranging opportunities to impact women’s health, and through this process you will develop both professionally and personally.
Position Description and Selection Criteria available from www.whg.org.au
For further information: contact Emma Mahony, Acting CEO on 03 5322 4100
To apply: Forward your application and completed selection criteria to
Emma Mahony, Acting CEO; adminb@whg.org.au
Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 1st February 2012
Equal Opportunity Exemption No.A47/2000
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Women's Health Grampians Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey
If you would like to fill out a survey please click on the link below, print off the survey and send it to us at2 Drummond Street South
Ballarat VIC 3350.
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The 6th Australian Women's Health Conference
Hobart 18-21st May 2010
Women's Health Grampians presented three presentations at the conference. See below for full papers.Being Savvy in Cyber Space - Nikki Greenway and Charlynn Miller
An enduring partnership - Aboriginal Health Service Medical Clinic and local women's health service working together to improve indigenous women's health - Sandy Anderson and Katrina Hishon
Developing a women's health action plan - Kim Boyd and Emily Delahunty
The Grampians Pyrenees and WImmera Women's Health Action Plan
The final copies of the Acton Plan have been printed and distributed throughout the region. The process has been a worthwhile in collecting extensive information from a range of service providers to inform our future work. For hard copies please contact the office.http://www.whg.org.au/uploads/files/53_Grampians Pyrenees and Wimmera Womens Health Action Plan 2009.pdf
10 point plan for Victorian Women's Health 2010-2014
The Victorian women's health services have finalised a new 10 point plan for Victorian Women's Health for 2010-2014. The plan outlines a vision for the women's health in Victoria over the next five yeras and supports the whole of governemnt strategy. It also recognises the impact of gender in health and health inequalities and seeks to address these.The previous plan (2006-2010) was endorsed by a wide range of organisations from across Victoria and the Victorian women's health services are again seeking endorsment for the new plan from organisations across Victoria.
The Victorian women's health service will also be seeking pre-election commitments for the major political parties leading up to the next elections.
10 point plan for VIctorian Women's Health 2010-2014
National Women's Health Policy
The Government’s National Women’s Health Policy 2010 aims to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia, especially those at greatest risk for poor health.
The policy recognises the solid foundation of the first National Women’s Health Policy: Advancing Women’s Health in Australia which was released in 1989. It continues the commitment to building an environment where more can be done to ensure that all Australian women have better health and health care.
The policy adopts a dual priority approach that recognises the importance of addressing immediate and future health challenges while also addressing the fundamental ways in which society is structured that impacts on women’s health and wellbeing. It reflects the equal priorities of:
- Maintaining and developing health services and prevention programs to treat and avoid disease through targeting health issues that will have the greatest impact over the next two decades; and
- Aiming to address health inequities through broader reforms addressing the social determinants of health.
Development of a new National Women's Health Policy: consultation discussion paper 2009
Developing a new Women's Health Policy for discussion: setting the scene
For more information follow the link
http://www.health.gov.au/womenshealthpolicy
Women's Health Action Plan
WHG is developing a Women's Health Action Plan and is consulting with service providers through a series of focus groups through the Wimmera and Grampians Pyrennees region. The information gathered at these focus groups will inform our work for the next 3 years and increase our capacity to advocate for both service providers and women across the region.Th Wimmera focus groups has recently been completed and we will be running the Grampians Pyrenees groups through out May and June.
Calling for nominations for 'Ballarat's Great Women'
Following the success of the Women's Health Grampians publication Amongst Ballarat's Finest, WHG is calling for the community to nominate Ballarat women they believe should be recognised for their contribution to the community for 'Ballarat's Great Women'.Women nominated for 'Ballarat's Great Women' will be celebrated annually, displayed on WHG's website and profiled in others ways by WHG. Whilst there are no current plans to publish a second book, WHG is committed to the ongoing collection and celebration of women's stories.
To submit a nomination form please see the Ballarat's Great Women nomination form webpage or contact the office on freecall 1800 013 432.
Creating choices for women to lead healthier lives
Welcome to the Women's Health Grampians website.Women's Health Grampians provides women with information, support and access to services and health practitioners, to assist them in making informed decisions about their health.
Women’s Health Grampians (WHG) has attained full accreditation.
Following a thorough assessment in November 2007 by Quality Improvement and Community Assessment Accreditation (QICSA), WHG has attained full accreditation for the next three years through the Quality Improvement Council (QIC). WHG's systems and processes have met all the required QIC standards, and our Board and staff are committed to ensuring we maintain those standards through our continuous quality improvement program.
The content of this website is for information only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care and we would always advise you to check with your GP if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment.
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