News
Update from the Committee of Management
June 14, 2020
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 MoreANROWS research into gender based violence in mental health inpatient units
June 14, 2020
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 MoreInternational Assoc for Women’s Mental Health NEWS
June 14, 2020
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 MoreThe Network joins the Women’s Mental Health Alliance
December 18, 2019
The Network join with key organisations to form a Women’s Mental Health Alliance
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting
August 23, 2019
The Annual General Report was provided to members at our AGM held 23 August.
Read MoreThe Network collaborates with state-wide committee – delivering outcomes for safety
August 15, 2019
The Network collaborates with state-wide committee – delivering outcomes for safety
Read MoreState Government Advisory Groups Continue Their Important Work
August 10, 2019
The Network continues to support the work of the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Diverse Communities and Intersectionality Working Group
Read MoreThe Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
July 5, 2019
The Network is proud of its continued work to provide voice for women through this submission.
Read MoreThe Royal College of Australian and New Zealand Psychiatrists awards Network’s Life Member
May 6, 2019
Congratulations to Life Member of the Network, awarded the RANZCP Meritorious Award 2019!
Read More8th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health in Paris, France in March
March 5, 2019
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 MoreChief Psychiatrist Guideline and Practice Resource: Family Violence
August 10, 2018
This guideline outlines the Chief Psychiatrist’s expectations of Victorian public mental health services regarding family violence.
Read MoreThe Right To Be Safe Report
March 1, 2018
Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (MHCC) releases The right to be safe Report
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