Stand up for women's mental health!
We are a Not for Profit organisation that has a broad member base of health professionals and women with a lived experience of mental illness united to promote women’s mental health across Victoria. We provide training, support research and promote systemic change to policy and service delivery. We are entirely run by teams of dedicated volunteers.
Stand up for women’s mental health by becoming a member, volunteering with us and/or donate today!
GET INVOLVED
We rely on volunteers to run our organisation and would love to hear from you if you're interested in volunteering opportunities including potentially serving on our Committee of Management or one of our Sub-Committees, Fundraising or volunteering at one of our events.
Volunteer with us!DONATE
We rely on your generous donations to continue the work we have been doing for over 30 years. Your donation is very gratefully received; we thank you for supporting us in empowering women across Victoria. Donations over $2.00 are Tax Deductible!
Donate NowParticipate in Training
The Network provides varied training for individuals and services. Our training ranges from Consumer Advocacy Training in order to assist women with a lived experience to tell their story safely, to Gender Sensitive and Safe Practice for organisations.
READ MOREAdvocacy
We advocate for gender sensitive and safe practice by promoting awareness of issues impacting on women’s mental health and working closely with policy makers, organisations and professionals to bring about changes in the delivery and structure of mental health services to ensure Best Practices are upheld.
Commitment
We have been active for more than 30 years and are recognised as the primary voice in Victoria for women who experience mental illness. Our many achievements in this time are noted in our publication ‘Women’s Safety Matters: A Footprint of 30 Years and Beyond’. In 2019, we gathered together a new Committee of Management to lead us into an exciting period of growth and development, refining our approach to supporting women and broadening our scope.
Acknowledgement of Country
Women’s Mental Health Network Victoria respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Latest News & Articles
June 14, 2020
Update from the Committee of Management
Women’s Mental Health Network Victoria is a charity that has worked for the promotion of women’s mental health and safety over the past 30 years. The Network has had many successes. Since late 2019 and throughout this year, we have been working steadily to form a strong and united Committee of Management to lead the […]
Read MoreJune 14, 2020
ANROWS research into gender based violence in mental health inpatient units
This project explored and documented the experiences of gender-based violence occurring in mental health inpatient units to inform recommendations for how policy and practice can be improved to make these environments safe for women. The full research report and summary is available here:
Read MoreJune 14, 2020
International Assoc for Women’s Mental Health NEWS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH INC is offering a complimentary Webinar ‘THE PRICE OF A PANDEMIC FOR WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH’ Friday 24th July 9pm-11pm Melbourne time. Chairperson – Prof. Florence Thibaut, President, International Association for Women’s Mental Health Talk: The Women Behind the Mask – Communicating in the Time of COVID 19 Talk by […]
Read MoreDecember 18, 2019
The Network joins the Women’s Mental Health Alliance
The Network join with key organisations to form a Women’s Mental Health Alliance
Read MoreAugust 23, 2019
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Report was provided to members at our AGM held 23 August.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019
The Network collaborates with state-wide committee – delivering outcomes for safety
The Network collaborates with state-wide committee – delivering outcomes for safety
Read MoreAugust 10, 2019
State Government Advisory Groups Continue Their Important Work
The Network continues to support the work of the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Diverse Communities and Intersectionality Working Group
Read MoreJuly 5, 2019
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
The Network is proud of its continued work to provide voice for women through this submission.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
The Royal College of Australian and New Zealand Psychiatrists awards Network’s Life Member
Congratulations to Life Member of the Network, awarded the RANZCP Meritorious Award 2019!
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019
8th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health in Paris, France in March
Gender equality, well-being and vulnerability were the main themes of the 8th Congress on Women’s Mental Health in Paris 2019, attended by members of the Network
Read MoreAugust 10, 2018
Chief Psychiatrist Guideline and Practice Resource: Family Violence
This guideline outlines the Chief Psychiatrist’s expectations of Victorian public mental health services regarding family violence.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2018
The Right To Be Safe Report
Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (MHCC) releases The right to be safe Report
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