Calling all Victorian women in public health! Join us for our inaugural Women in Public Health Network event on Sept 13 @VicHealth . Inspiring speakers, gender equity panel, and networking galore! Don't miss out – register now: eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in…

Respondents highlighted the need for @WPHau to increase women’s participation in decision making about issues that affect them, emphasising the importance of women’s perspectives for removing sexism in healthcare, research and policy, and improving women’s health and equity.

Respondents were excited by the opportunity the @WPHau network will provide for women to connect. “Community is important. I think a lot of people are seeking spaces where they can share ideas, be celebrated, and learn.”

Nicole is talking about how women have been told to toe the line historically, to behave in a certain way to acheive success - and how this is a system that enables power imbalances.

“You can't be what you can't see. I think it's a really fabulous opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn from other women working in this space.”

Finishing up, Nicole says we are better together and by using the @WPHau community we can challenge the systems that create barriers for women in public health. “Our voices will not be minimised.”

From the good folks @theMJA! “Women have been shown generally to display transformational democratic leadership, being team‐focused, motivating and empowering, with benefits of leadership diversity well demonstrated.” mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/…