Australian Women's Health Network
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The Australian Women's Health Alliance formerly "Network" is the peak organisation[1] for women's health in Australia. The organisation was formed by women who attended the inaugural Community Health Association Conference in September 1986.[2] It was incorporated on 3 March 1994.[3] It is a non-profit network run primarily by volunteers. Australian Women's Health Alliance is an umbrella organization for State and Territory Women's Health services, and other national organizations which embrace its objectives and philosophy. The National Management Committee is made up of representatives from every state and territory in Australia. They especially aim to be universally trustworthy and to help women that are at a particularly higher risk when dealing with poor health. The organization prides itself on its accountability, transparency, integrity, and respect.[4] They are willing to hold themselves accountable for their decisions and actions, having an open arms policy to gain the trust of the people, being able to maintain that trust, and treating each individual as an equal, not prioritizing anyone's self-worth over another. It also acts as a haven and aims to be overcome society's boundaries through inclusiveness in hopes of equity and equality. Actively participates in feminist movements, stressing the necessity and paramount of women's health. The organization outreaches to media to further shed light on the issue of women's health.
Founded | 1986 |
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Focus | Women's health, women's rights, human rights, gender equity, feminism, intersectionality,reproductive rights, health equity, gender, |
Location | |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Bonney Corbin (Chairperson) Dr Romy Listo (Public Officer) Denele Crozier AM (Treasurer) Megan Elias (Secretary) |
Website | www.australianwomenshealth.org |