We gather evidence and speak up for women's concerns, making sure they're always part of the state's plans. This includes contributing a gender perspective to laws, policies and programs. Because of this, Victoria is now a leader in making positive changes for women's health and equality in Australia.

We collaborate to drive crucial reform in areas such as sexual and reproductive health. This has contributed to life-saving advances towards a safe, accessible and empowering Victorian sexual and reproductive health system.

We lead the way in finding out what really works to keep women safe and healthy. Our innovation led to delivery of some of the very first primary prevention projects in Australia. This has helped shape what is considered the most effective way to do things and is now a crucial part of the state government's plans and strategies.

Bolstered by the leadership of our specialist women’s health services, our sector is helping build Victoria’s capacity to undertake inclusive and intersectional health promotion and primary prevention practice.

From the start of the pandemic, we've been providing ongoing analysis and advice to make sure the pandemic response and recovery don't make women's health and equality issues even worse.