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Women's Health West

Equity and justice for women in the west
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Research

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Research enables us to improve our own work, share our learning with government and other agencies, and advocate for change on key issues of women's health, safety and wellbeing. The way we do research is as important as its outcomes. We take a strongly feminist, action research-based approach to our research in the community.


Women in Melbourne's West: A Data Book

(Volume 1: Social Profile and Volume 2: Health Status) is bursting with current statistical information about women in Melbourne's West.

A Health Promotion Framework

This innovative community-based research explored issues of family violence in Somali and Eritrean communities in the Western Region, with a view to providing better services to these communities.

Young Mums Rock

This major action research project explores issues of emotional wellbeing for young mothers in Melton, in partnership with Djerriwarrh Community Health Services and a range of other agencies.

Family Harmony Research

This innovative community-based research explored issues of family violence in Somali and Eritrean communities in the Western Region, with a view to providing better services to these communities.

Beyond Symptoms

A detailed and comprehensive analysis of health needs in the Western Region, of interest to government, services, students and the community.

Measuring the Tides of Violence

Draws on data from police, services courts, government and researchers to explore the nature and extent of family violence in the region.

Publications

We publish health promotion resources in English and various community languages, our quarterly newsletter, information kits, reports and more.

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Women's Health West Newsletter

Read WHW News online for updates on our work, health issues and more, or become a member and receive the latest edition quarterly by mail.

Annual Reports

Our annual reports provide overviews and highlights of our work during the financial year plus CEO, chair and financial reports.

Research reports and Information kits for sale

We have a range of booklets, information kits and research reports for sale. Most are produced for service providers, but may also interest students and community members.

Free publications and resources

We produce free brochures, booklets and AV materials, some in community languages, about women's health and family violence, including WHW services.
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