We are a proudly feminist organisation supporting the creation of equal, just and resilient regional communities that are safe and healthy for all.
We believe — gender equality benefits everyone
We embrace — diversity
We are — a feminist organisation
We support — cultural transformation
We build — the capacity of communities
Gender equity
We are leaders in the field of gender equity and intersectionality.
What we do
We provide a regional and rural perspective on gender equality that is relevant to our own communities.
No Interest Loan Scheme
Building the financial capacity of women experiencing social and economic disadvantage.
Our work is focused on building capacity to support and advance women’s economic security, agency and wellbeing in the face of climate change, sexual and reproductive health and to prevent violence against women. We’re here to share knowledge, promote understanding and advocate for equality, knowing that with awareness comes change.
Explore our focus areas:
Climate change | Economic empowerment | Gender equity
Prevention of violence against women | Sexual and reproductive health
Gender Equality Act 2020
Fact Sheet
All the facts on the Gender Equality Act 2020
COVID-19
Advocacy
A gender equal COVID-19 recovery
COVID-19
Blog
Reflections from a Distance: story-gathering during COVID-19
Partner with us
We believe in the potential of communities and individuals to drive change and work with stakeholders that are committed to change towards gender equality.
The latest — our news and updates
events
WHGNE annual general meeting 2020
It has been a rollercoaster of a year and our work towards gender equality has never been more important.
Join us to look back over the events and highlights of the past year at our 2020 annual general meeting.
events
Gendered Data and Planning: A Resource for Local Government launch
Join Women’s Health Goulburn North East for the launch of Gendered Data and Planning: A Resource for Local Government.
Read more and register your attendance
news
Government must consider gendered nature of homelessness
The cost of inaction on regional homelessness and its gendered drivers is far too great for us to ignore.
news
WHGNE welcomes violence prevention support
Women’s Health Goulburn North East has welcomed the Victorian Government’s continued support of the organisation’s prevention of violence against women work.