Position Papers

Position papers can be downloaded by right-clicking (control click mac) on either a PDF or WORD icon and selecting “Save Link As…”.

Health & the Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women: 2nd Edition 2019

Women and Sexual and Reproductive Health Position Paper: 2nd Edition 2019

AWHN The Impact on Women’s Health of Climatic and Economic Disaster

AWHN Women and Non-Communicable Disease Position Paper 2014

AWHN Women and Mental Health Position Paper 2012

AWHN Health and the Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women: 1st Edition 2014

AWHN Women & Sexual & Reproductive Health Position Paper: 1st Edition 2012

AWHN Women and Health and Well-being Position Paper 2012

AWHN National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Womens Health Strategy May 2010-3

AWHN Womens Health – The New National Agenda

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Australian Women's Health Network

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For every 100 women enrolled in university in Australia, there are just 72 men. And once there, men are more likely to drop out. Government data shows while 65.5% of female students who enrolled in 2013 completed their degree within six years, the figure was only 60.3% for men. And yet, a 2019 Grattan Institute report found female university graduates are expected to earn 27% less than men – A$750,000 – over their career. The #gender pay gap is down slightly from 30% a decade earlier..#womenseconomicsecurity tinyurl.com/y4snzxof ... See MoreSee Less

Yes, women outnumber men at university. But they still earn less after they leave

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Women make up around 55% of enrolments at university. But men are not at a disadvantage. They outperform women after they graduate in terms of both salary and seniority.

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Australian Women's Health Network

2 days ago

An academic on financial abuse and its impact on migrant women in Australia, professor Supriya Singh at RMIT University, welcomed the initiative, a new support program offered by one of Australia's biggest banks, saying it marks a growing recognition that all sectors of society have a role to play in tackling the issue, but say for many migrant women, it can be hard to recognise the problem in the first place. #VAW #EconomicSecurity #womenshealth @AWHealthNetwork tinyurl.com/y49yk275 ... See MoreSee Less

Advocates welcome push by banks to counter financial abuse, but hope it can reach migrant women

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A new assistance program by one of Australia's biggest banks is being welcomed by advocates for survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse, but they say more action is needed to address the issue.

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Australian Women's Health Network

3 days ago

A survey for you about #womenshealth @AWHealthNetwork ... See MoreSee Less

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Women's Health Survey 2020

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The Jean Hailes annual Women’s Health Survey is one of the country’s most revealing insights into the health concerns and needs of women across Australia.

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