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The 7th Australian Women's Health Conference
Sydney 7-10 May 2013

The 7th Australian Women’s Conference ‘Gender Matters: Determining Women’s Health’ will continue Australia’s focus on showcasing cutting edge research and best practice approaches in women’s health policy and practice locally, across Australia and internationally. To read more about the conference please click on the link below:

http://www.womenshealth2013.org.au/

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.

Department of Health and Ageing - National Women's Health Policy

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

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.

Women's Health Grampians

a quality improvement accredited organisation

Women’s Health Grampians (WHG) has attained full accreditation.

Following a thorough assessment in November 2010 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.

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