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SUMMARY:Step Up for Sport | WHISE & Frankston City
DESCRIPTION:This free conversation is designed for community members and leaders who want to lead with integrity and compassion. \nCome along for a relaxed\, practical conversation about how we can all help make our club a place where everyone feels safe\, respected\, and part of the team. You’ll hear real stories\, share ideas\, and pick up simple ways to handle tricky situations—on and off the field. No lectures\, just useful tips and a chance to chat with others who care about keeping our club strong and inclusive. \nWho should attend\nTeam managers\, coaches\, parents\, and community leaders involved in sports clubs\, and associations in and around Frankston. \nKey takeaways \nHow to spot moments that matter and respond in ways that support your team members \nEasy ways to speak up or step in\, and practice some conversation starters \nHow to build a team culture that brings out the best in everyone \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/step-up-for-sport-whise-frankston-city/
LOCATION:Eric Bell Pavilion\, 28 Forest Drive\, Frankston North\, VIC\, 3200\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Webinar for Parents: School Council's Role in Respectful Relationships
DESCRIPTION:For parents involved in their children’s school council in Stonnington\, Port Phillip\, Glen Eira\, Bayside\, Kingston\, Frankston or Mornington Peninsula. \nAll parents and caregivers want their children to thrive at school. \nChildren thrive in safe\, respectful and equal environments. \nSchools are a key place where children not only reach their academic potential but develop essential social\, emotional and psychological skills that set them up for success in later life. This can’t happen without a solid partnership with parents and caregivers. Key among the parents and caregivers are the members of the School Council. “A well-informed and effective school council strengthens community confidence in the school and helps to build and secure the school’s reputation.” \nThis webinar is the first of its kind\, inviting members of School Councils from across the Southern Metropolitan Region to hear experts from the Department of Education and local community services speak about how a whole of school approach can support your young person\, and how YOU can ensure its success as a member of the School Council. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-for-parents-school-councils-role-in-respectful-relationships/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260427T193000
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SUMMARY:Pleasure for EveryBODY: Accessible & Inclusive Intimacy for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:About This Series \nPleasure\, intimacy and relationships are a vital part of wellbeing and everybody deserves access to affirming\, inclusive information and spaces to explore these topics safely. \nThis two-part workshop series is designed specifically for women and gender diverse people with a disability. The sessions will provide practical\, empowering and inclusive information about pleasure\, consent\, communication and sexual wellbeing in a relaxed and respectful environment. \nThe workshops are facilitated by experienced educators and are grounded in a rights-based and inclusive framework. There is no expectation to share personal experiences: participants are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. \nPlease note: these sessions will be offered in-person only\, they will not be recorded or available online. \nAccessible & Inclusive Intimacy \nThe second session builds on key concepts and focuses on accessibility and inclusion in intimate relationships. \nWe will explore: \n\nSummary of pleasure\, consent and practical tools for people with disabilities\n\n\nAdapting intimacy to different bodies\, abilities and comfort levels\n\n\nSex toys\, pleasure and accessibility\n\n\nInclusive information about sexual health and screening\n\n\nWhere to find affirming and accessible sexual health services\n\n\nFree cervical screening self-collection available\nPresentation by Passionfruit Sensuality Shop about accessible sexual aids and toys. Passionfruit is an all-embracing sensuality store that puts pleasure first.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/pleasure-for-everybody-accessible-inclusive-intimacy-for-people-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Toorak/South Yarra Library\, 340 Toorak Road\, Toorak\, VIC\, 3141
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SUMMARY:Supporting Young People’s Sexual Health: Practical Skills for Youth Services Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Young people consistently tell us they want honest\, inclusive and stigma-free conversations about sex\, relationships and health. Youth services professionals play a critical role in creating spaces where those conversations can happen safely and confidently. \nThis full-day professional development workshop will build your knowledge\, skills and confidence to support young people around sexual health\, consent\, relationships\, and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs). \nGrounded in a rights-based and harm reduction framework\, the day will combine evidence-informed content\, practical tools\, real-world scenarios and reflective practice. \nPlease note: This session is an updated version of Sexual Health Victoria’s Young People and Sexual Health course: https://shvic.org.au/courses/ycw?eventtemplate=35-young-people-and-sexual-health \nWhat we’ll cover\n1. Why This Work Matters – Foundations\nWe begin by grounding the work in principles of sexual health rights\, equity and harm reduction. \nTopics include: \nThe impact of stigma\, racism and discrimination on young people’s health outcomes \nSTIs & BBVs in Australia: key rates\, trends\, risks and common myths \nYouth perspectives: what young people say they want — including open conversations about consent\, navigating rejection and online sexual content \nUnderstanding how inequities shape access to care and information \n2. Creating Safe & Inclusive Spaces\nExplore how to build youth-friendly environments where young people feel safe to ask questions and seek support. \nTopics include: \nEstablishing confidential\, trauma-informed and stigma-free practice \nQueer-inclusive approaches: language\, representation and affirming conversations \nRecognising intersectionality\, including the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and LGBTQIA+ communities \nPractical strategies to foster trust and safety in your setting \n3. Skills for Sexual Health Conversations\nDevelop practical tools and scripts to navigate real-world conversations with confidence. \nTopics include: \nTalking about STIs and BBVs without shame or fear-based messaging \nConsent and navigating rejection — practical phrasing and role-play \nOnline sexual content: porn\, sexting\, social pressures and expectations vs reality \nResponding appropriately and safely to disclosures \n4. Youth-Centred STI & BBV Support\nUnderstand what youth workers need to know to support young people. \nTopics include: \nScreening\, testing and treatment basics \nFinding and sharing accurate\, evidence-based health information \nReferral pathways: clinics\, peer supports and online services \nIdentifying LGBTQIA+-affirming and youth-friendly providers \nHarm reduction approaches: safer sex\, PrEP\, PEP and needle and syringe programs \nConfidentiality and legal responsibilities (age of consent\, mandatory reporting and privacy considerations) \n5. Putting It All Together – Supporting Young People\nConsolidate your learning and build confidence for complex situations. \nTopics include: \nIntegrating safe spaces\, inclusive language\, stigma reduction and referrals into daily practice \nReflective practice: identifying and addressing personal bias and assumptions \nBuilding confidence through scripts\, phrases and practical responses for tricky moments \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is designed for: \nYouth workers \nCase managers \nOutreach workers \nProgram coordinators \nCommunity and wellbeing staff working with young people \nNo prior sexual health expertise is required. \n  \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/supporting-young-peoples-sexual-health-practical-skills-for-youth-services-professionals/
LOCATION:Foley Hall\, Foley Hall\, Platform 81\, Mordialloc\, VIC\, 3195\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Pleasure for EveryBODY: Accessible & Inclusive Intimacy for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:About This Series \nPleasure\, intimacy and relationships are a vital part of wellbeing and everybody deserves access to affirming\, inclusive information and spaces to explore these topics safely. \nThis two-part workshop series is designed specifically for women and gender diverse people with a disability. The sessions will provide practical\, empowering and inclusive information about pleasure\, consent\, communication and sexual wellbeing in a relaxed and respectful environment. \nThe workshops are facilitated by experienced educators and are grounded in a rights-based and inclusive framework. There is no expectation to share personal experiences: participants are welcome to engage at their own comfort level. \nPlease note: these sessions will be offered in-person only\, they will not be recorded or available online. \nSession 1  \nExploring Pleasure\, Consent & Communication \nThis session focuses on building confidence and understanding around pleasure and communication. \nWe will explore: \n\nWhat pleasure means and why it matters for wellbeing\n\n\nUnderstanding affirmative consent as ongoing and mutual\n\n\nCommunicating boundaries\, desires and comfort levels\n\n\nChallenging stigma and myths about disability and sexuality\n\n\nPractical language and tools for real-life situations\n\n\nFree cervical screening self-collection available
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/pleasure-for-everybody-accessible-inclusive-intimacy-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Toorak/South Yarra Library\, 340 Toorak Road\, Toorak\, VIC\, 3141
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day with WHISE and Kara
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, Kara Family Violence Service (Kara) and Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) are joining forces to explore the power of collaboration across the prevention–response continuum of violence against women. \nGuided by the UN Women theme Rights. Action. Justice. For all Women and Girls and the Australian theme Balance the Scales\, this event will examine how prevention and frontline response can work together to create safer\, fairer and more just systems for women and girls. Together\, we will reflect on progress\, acknowledge the barriers that remain\, and consider what meaningful action looks like when lived experience is at the centre. \nThis gathering will showcase collective capability\, strengthen relationships across sectors\, and reaffirm our shared commitment to responding to harm today while working to prevent it tomorrow. \nWhat to expect\nIn conversation: Kit McMahon\, CEO\, WHISE & Geraldine Bilston\, Interim CEO\, Kara\nKit and Geraldine will discuss what becomes possible when prevention and response intentionally come together — deepened collaboration\, strengthened systems\, and change driven by lived experience. \nKeynote address by Jane Gilmore\, Author\, well known for her Fixed It campaign\, will explore the 2026 IWD themes through a prevention‑and‑response lens\, inviting us to reflect on rights\, justice and action\, and challenging us to rethink the norms and systems shaping women’s lives. \nConnection and reflection over nibbles\nAn opportunity to connect with colleagues across sectors\, reflect on shared purpose\, and consider how each of us can contribute to balancing the scales for women and girls. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/international-womens-day-with-whise-and-kara/
LOCATION:Box Hill Golf Club\, 202 Station Street\, Box Hill South\, VIC\, 3128
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T123000
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SUMMARY:Intersectionality and leadership: Turning research into action | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:We would love for you to join us for an engaging webinar exploring the findings of the Intersectionality and Leadership research paper — and connect about how these insights and collective learning can strengthen your leadership practice in driving meaningful change. \nThis study contributes to the existing research base and investigates how leaders ensure an intersectional or feminist intersectional approach is embedded in everyday practice. It explores the leadership behaviours\, organisational structures\, and cultural factors that either enable or hinder this approach. \nPresentation and Conversation – what will it look like? \n\nPresentation on the research paper\nPanel of presenters sharing about their leadership experiences\nQ and A\nReflective practice activity\nYou will be part of a conversation in shaping what’s next and how we can work together to strengthen and sustain our collective work\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore how to build on this progress and identify the tools\, support\, and resources needed to strengthen intersectional leadership as part of everyday practice. \nWho Should Attend \nPeople across all sectors who lead to create change. \nEvent Details \n📅 Wednesday 12 November\n🕒 11am – 12.30pm\n💻 Online \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/intersectionality-and-leadership-turning-research-into-action-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T025130Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Facilitation is more than guiding a discussion\, it’s about creating spaces where every voice matters and real change can happen. \nThis October\, WHISE and the Groupwork Centre invite you to a two-day workshop designed for practitioners working in gender equity\, health promotion\, and social change. Together\, we’ll explore how to navigate group dynamics with confidence\, shift power equitably\, and lead conversations that matter. \nWhether you’re deepening your understanding of gender transformative practice or looking to sharpen your intersectional lens\, this is a rare opportunity to build skills\, connect with peers\, and strengthen your practice in an inclusive\, supportive environment. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-workshop/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Pavilion\, Balaclava Rd\, Caulfield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation | Whise & Groupwork Centre
DESCRIPTION:Facilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. \nThis interactive two-day workshop\, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre\, will give you the tools\, techniques\, and confidence to create truly inclusive spaces\, where all voices are heard and meaningful change can happen. \nTogether\, we’ll build on existing knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences in the field\, recognising the wisdom and practice that participants bring to the room. \nYou’ll strengthen your ability to apply Gender Transformative Practice\, use an intersectional lens in real time\, and navigate the complexities of group dynamics in pursuit of equity and social justice. \nWho this is for \n\nGender equity & health promotion practitioners\nWomen’s health and wellbeing professionals\nEquity and social change advocates\n\nAnyone facilitating groups that work for fairness\, safety\, and inclusion \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-whise-groupwork-centre/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Pavilion\, Balaclava Rd\, Caulfield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T163000
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SUMMARY:Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Facilitation is more than guiding a discussion\, it’s about creating spaces where every voice matters and real change can happen. \nThis October\, WHISE and the Groupwork Centre invite you to a two-day workshop designed for practitioners working in gender equity\, health promotion\, and social change. Together\, we’ll explore how to navigate group dynamics with confidence\, shift power equitably\, and lead conversations that matter. \nWhether you’re deepening your understanding of gender transformative practice or looking to sharpen your intersectional lens\, this is a rare opportunity to build skills\, connect with peers\, and strengthen your practice in an inclusive\, supportive environment. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-workshop/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Pavilion\, Balaclava Rd\, Caulfield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T163000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation | Whise & Groupwork Centre
DESCRIPTION:Facilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. \nThis interactive two-day workshop\, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre\, will give you the tools\, techniques\, and confidence to create truly inclusive spaces\, where all voices are heard and meaningful change can happen. \nTogether\, we’ll build on existing knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences in the field\, recognising the wisdom and practice that participants bring to the room. \nYou’ll strengthen your ability to apply Gender Transformative Practice\, use an intersectional lens in real time\, and navigate the complexities of group dynamics in pursuit of equity and social justice. \nWho this is for \n\nGender equity & health promotion practitioners\nWomen’s health and wellbeing professionals\nEquity and social change advocates\n\nAnyone facilitating groups that work for fairness\, safety\, and inclusion \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-whise-groupwork-centre/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Pavilion\, Balaclava Rd\, Caulfield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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SUMMARY:Exploring Endometriosis: A Session for Parents\, Carers & Young People | Kingston Youth Services & WHISE
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Women’s Health in the South East\, join Kingston Youth Services for an informative online presentation covering the signs and symptoms of endometriosis\, where to find more information\, along with useful strategies for providing support to your young person.\nYoung people are encouraged to attend too! \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/exploring-endometriosis-a-session-for-parents-carers-young-people-kingston-youth-services-whise/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20250828T035529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T035550Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Menopause & Mental Health | WHISE & City of Kingston
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Health in the South East and the City of Kingston are pleased to host a special online event for Women’s Health Week\, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing impacts of menopause and perimenopause. This free webinar will feature leading menopause specialist Dr Fatima Khan\, founder of the Menopause Clinic in Cremorne\, and is open to all community members interested in or affected by this important life stage. The session will explore common symptoms\, emotional wellbeing\, treatment options\, and ways to seek support. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-menopause-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Kingston":MAILTO:info@kingston.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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SUMMARY:Frankston "Upstander" Workshop | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:🧡 Stand Up for Respect: Community Workshop 🧡\n📍 Frankston | 🎟️ FREE | Community members across Frankston & Mornington Peninsula. \nAre you ready to lead with integrity and compassion?\nJoin us for a powerful free workshop that explores the links between gender inequality\, discrimination and violence—and how you can take positive action in your community. \nLearn practical skills to:\n✅ Stand up to everyday sexism and discrimination\n✅ Recognise power and privilege (without judgement)\n✅ Create safer\, fairer communities\n✅ Look after yourself and others \nRegister here 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/frankston-upstander-workshop-whise/
LOCATION:43b Davey Street\,\, 43b Davey Street\, Frankston\, VIC\, 3199\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Gendered Violence
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T123000
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SUMMARY:First Aid Squared - Carnegie Library | WHISE & Community First Responders Australia
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re excited to offer a FREE First Aid Session that covers essential life-saving skills including crucial training on the prevention of family violence. \nOpen to everyone and to all abilities\, come and find out how you can keep your family\, friends and community safe. \nYou will gain knowledge about: \nFamily Violence First Aid \n\nWhat Family Violence is\, the signs and red flags.\nHow to Recognise\, Respond and Refer to family violence.\nUpstander actions and creating safe\, respectful and equal communities.\n\nFirst Aid \n\nRecognition of a serious medical event\nProviding practical tools for accessing help under various scenarios\nManaging patients who are unconscious\, choking or in cardiac arrest.\nMitigating barriers to providing help\, in particular women who have a 30% less chance of survival of a cardiac arrest compared to men\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/first-aid-squared-carnegie-library-whise-community-first-responders-australia/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 7 Shepparson Ave\, carnegie\, VIC\, 3163\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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SUMMARY:Special film screening - Brazen Hussies | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Join Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) On Wednesday 5 March for a special screening of Brazen Hussies\, a powerful documentary that explores the bold women who led Australia’s Women’s Liberation Movement. The film provides an insightful look into the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the feminist landscape. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Jane Gilmore\, journalist\, author\, and creator of the FixedIt campaign\, will discuss practical actions individuals can take to advance gender equality and challenge harmful stereotypes. \nGet tickets here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/special-film-screening-brazen-hussies-whise/
LOCATION:Kingston Arts Centre\, 979 Nepean Highway\, Moorabbin\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3189\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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SUMMARY:First-Aid Training | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Join WHISE and Community First Responders Australiafor First Aid Squared—a unique opportunity to learn essential first aid skills in a fun\, practical\, and engaging way. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n– Respond confidently to medical emergencies\n– Recognise and intervene in family violence situations\n– Promote safe\, respectful and inclusive communities \nDon’t miss this chance to gain skills that can make a life-changing difference! \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/first-aid-training-whise/
LOCATION:Caulfield Park Pavilion\, Balaclava Rd\, Caulfield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Family Violence
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20241015T005828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T010037Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of My Body My Voice Report | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Recent discussions on body image have often overlooked the experiences of women with disabilities. The My Body\, My Voice project\, led by WHISE and supported by Women with Disabilities Victoria and Butterfly Foundation\, addressed this gap by amplifying the voices of women with disabilities. \nIn this free webinar\, WHISE will share some salient findings from the report as well as key recommendations for the healthcare sector\, and for primary prevention of body dissatisfaction in women with disabilities. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/launch-of-my-body-my-voice-report-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Disability,Group Session,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T050541Z
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SUMMARY:Focusing on Perpetration | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on Perpetration: the who\, how and why for prevention of gender based violence. \nThis webinar will build your understanding of why we need to shift our focus to include the perpetration of and accountability for violence. \nThis isn’t at the exclusion of victim survivors on whose voice and experience we need to centre our work\, but rather start to also understand who\, why and when people use violence so that it can be prevented. \nIt will also provide an opportunity to explore how primary prevention practice is delivered at the local/regional level. We will have a chance to speak to each other about how to use the evidence of perpetration to increase effective primary prevention of gender-based violence. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/focusing-on-perpetration-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adults who use Violence,Family Violence,Primary Prevention,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231205T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20231108T035554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T035554Z
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SUMMARY:The gender pay gap and workplace equity | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Together with the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector\, Bayside City Council and Frankston City Council\, WHISE is delivering an online webinar on the Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Equity. \nDesigned to educate employers in the Southern Metropolitan Region\, the Commission for Gender Equality will present on what the pay gap is and how it is defined. \nBayside and Frankston City Councils will both share their examples as case studies of good practice. \nJoin us for: \n\nthe what and why of the gender pay gap\nhow to take action\ninsights from case studies and a panel discussion\nan interactive Q&A\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/the-gender-pay-gap-and-workplace-equity-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Information Session,Primary Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20231003T032641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T032641Z
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SUMMARY:Affirmative Consent | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Intended for primary prevention practitioners\, educators and other school-based staff\, practitioners and organisations working directly with families\, children and young people\, this webinar aims to increase knowledge and understanding of affirmative consent\, and capability to build the capacity of networks to implement principles of affirmative consent. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/affirmative-consent-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Consent,Event,Gender Equality,Primary Prevention,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230822T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230822T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20230508T045758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T045758Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together: Annual Conference | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:WHISE is asking its partners\, members and friends to “save the date” for an in-person conference called Better Together: WHISE Annual Conference. \nOn Tuesday 22 August\, at the Springvale City Hall\, WHISE will bring together partners from across the Southern Metropolitan Region for an all-day event to celebrate the collective energy and work to achieve intersectional gender equity. \nThis conference will deliver an opportunity for WHISE’s partners to connect\, share their work\, learn from one another\, and celebrate their ongoing commitment to gender equity. \nRegister interest here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/better-together-annual-conference-whise/
LOCATION:Springvale City Hall\, 397-405 Springvale Road\, Springvale\, Victoria\, 3171\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,Family Violence,Gender Equality,Primary Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20230710T021059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T021059Z
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SUMMARY:Consent Matters Project | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Sexual Health Victoria and Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) are pleased to present this pilot capacity-building session for youth and community service professionals\, to increase knowledge\, skills and confidence in delivering affirmative consent education to young people. \nThis session is part of a pilot initiative\, funded by the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing\, to increase youth and community service professionals’ understanding of the new affirmative consent legislation and the primary prevention of sexual violence. \nClick here for more information and to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/consent-matters-project-whise/
LOCATION:Dandenong Civic Centre\, 225 Lonsdale St\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Adolescence,Consent,For Professionals/Practitioners,Gender Equality,Primary Prevention,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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SUMMARY:Embedding Lived Experience | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the experiences of this expert panel who have embedded Lived Experience in a range of sectors and explore the ways in which lived experience has been successfully implemented within organisations and specific projects. \nDon’t miss this important discussion and the opportunity to take part in a process to identify next steps and recommendations for embedding lived experience in the primary prevention sector in our region and beyond. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/embedding-lived-experience-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lived Experience,Panel Discussion,Primary Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T021250Z
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SUMMARY:Sex\, Gender and Mental Health & Wellbeing | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Why does a gender transformative approach matter? \nFollowing the success of WHISE’s April forum\, they are thrilled to present another free forum on biological sex\, gender\, and mental wellbeing tailored for front line workers. \nJoin WHISE online for an opportunity to collaborate with HER Centre Australia\, pioneers in education\, research\, and public advocacy for women’s mental health. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/sex-gender-and-mental-health-wellbeing-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forum,Gender Equality,Mental Health,Primary Prevention,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20230320T021229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T021229Z
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SUMMARY:Biological Sex\, Gender and Mental Wellbeing | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Women’s mental health and wellbeing is finally being recognised as a specific area of study and need within mental health more broadly. A growing body of literature and evidence has identified a complex interaction of biological\, psychological\, social and environmental determinants of mental health and wellbeing for women (including transgender women\, non-binary and female-identifying people). \nJoin WHISE as they explore the biological determinants of women’s wellbeing across the lifespan\, including but not limited to menstruation\, pregnancy\, birth and menopause\, as well as the social determinants which centre around the impacts of gender inequality\, including socioeconomic challenges\, experiencing violence and homelessness. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/biological-sex-gender-and-mental-wellbeing-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forum,Gender Equality,Women's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20230228T024350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T024350Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual & Reproductive Health Capacity Building | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Join WHISE for a free capacity-building opportunity for all bicultural health educators and community engagement workers in the Southern Metropolitan Region\, hosted by WHISE and the Multicultural Health and Support Service (MHSS)\, as part of the Centre for Culture\, Ethnicity and Health (CEH). \nThe aim of the course is to improve the knowledge\, skills and confidence of bicultural health educators and community engagement workers to enhance their ability to deliver sexual and reproductive health information to diverse communities. \nFor more information and to register\, click here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/sexual-reproductive-health-capacity-building-whise/
LOCATION:City of Greater Dandenong Civic Centre\, 225 Lonsdale Street\, Dandenong\, Victoria\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Women's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20230130T051100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T051100Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Reproductive Coercion and Primary Prevention | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is offering a free lunchtime webinar on reproductive coercion\, as part of their efforts to improve sexual and reproductive health and prevent violence against women. \nReproductive coercion can include tampering or interference with contraception and pressure\, threats or coercion to conceive or terminate a pregnancy and can exist alongside\, or in the absence of\, other forms of violence and abuse and can be interpersonal or structural. \nClick here for more information and to register for the event
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/an-introduction-to-reproductive-coercion-and-primary-prevention-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Primary Prevention,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020525
CREATED:20221005T020302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T020302Z
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SUMMARY:Aligning the Personal with the Professional | Lived Experience Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conference on the 18th of October 2022 to understand how to incorporate lived experience into the Family Violence sector. \nWith a focus on the family violence sector in our region – from prevention through to response – this conference will centre the voice of lived and living experience of family violence and seek to: \n\nRecognise that lived experience of family violence is already in our workforce.\nUnderstand that the presence of lived experience of family violence brings richness to the sector’s work\, and enables the sector to deliver the right services to communities\nFocus on how lived experience and expertise of family violence can be recognised\, integrated and supported to help our sector to retain and grow our workforce\nProvide opportunities for the Family Violence sector in Southern Metropolitan Melbourne to discuss and consider the challenges to agencies to support lived experience respectfully\n\nThe conference organises are delighted that we will be joined by the Hon. Ros Spence\, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence who will share some remarks with delegates. \nThe conference will be held at the Frankston Campus of Chisholm TAFE and\, students and staff from Chisholm will provide a range of activities during the lunch break to assist us to build self-care skills\, and\, make sure that we do take a break! \nThis conference seeks to implement\, apply and provide a space to put into practice\, the recent reforms and work in the family violence sector state wide\, to encourage our organisations and workers to centre lived experience.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/aligning-the-personal-with-the-professional-lived-experience-conference/
LOCATION:Chisholm Institute\, Frankston\, Fletcher Rd\, Frankston\, Victoria\, 3199\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Family Violence,For Professionals/Practitioners
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