Gender Equity, Health and Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health and Wellbeing: Northern Metropolitan Region

This fact sheet details the mental health of the women and gender-diverse people who call the northern metropolitan region (NMR) of Melbourne home.

An accessible word version of the report is available here.

Unpacking the Determinants: Migrant and Refugee Women’s Mental Health

The front page of the 'Unpacking the Determinants: Migrant and Refugee Women's Mental Health' report. A colourful cover shows cartoon lips with speech bubbles containing elipses. Text with the name of the report appears above the WHIN logo.

This report explores the mental health challenges for migrant and refugee women in the context of COVID-19, and the factors that determine these challenges. The report is intended to inform the development of future projects and programs supporting migrant and refugee women’s mental health.

An accessible word version of the report is available here.

Promoting Women’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health Plans

The front cover of the Promoting Women's Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health Plans resource. Four cartoon women appear below paragraphs of text. The name of the report and the WHIN logo appear at the top.

This resource supports the use of a gendered approach and gender analysis in municipal and health planning. This ensures that municipal health and wellbeing plans, integrated health promotion plans and strategic plans consider and respond to the health, safety and wellbeing of all women.

Applying a Gender Lens to COVID-19 Response and Recovery (PDF)

The front page of the Applying a Gender Lens to COVID-19 Response and Recovery resource. Two cartoon women appear below paragraphs of text. The name of the report and the WHIN logo appear at the top.

This resource can assist local government, health and community services to understand and raise awareness of the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as we move through response and into recovery.

After an outline of COVID-19 as a gendered issue and emerging gendered data, recommendations for local government and community health services in working towards a gender equal recovery.

To learn more about undertaking a workplace gender audit visit The Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector website for current resources, templates and information.

To understand the work that underpins the resources on this page, visit the Gender Equity, Health and Wellbeing page in the ‘What We Do’ section of our website.