Suicide and suicidal behaviour in women : issues and prevention : a discussion paper

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Publisher: Suicide Prevention Australia, July 2015

Status – CURRENT

Discusses the available data and statistics relating to suicide and suicidal behaviour in women, the most relevant risk factors for women, the subpopulation groups more at-risk, the impact of cultural beliefs and attitudes about gender, and the policy environment. Concludes with recommendations for dialogue and change for the prevention of suicide and suicidal behaviour in women.

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Our Health, Our Community

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Publisher: Consumers Health Forum, 2012-current

Status – CURRENT

The OurHealth website is a discussion forum and information resource for health care consumers across Australia. It provides information about support services, resources and online training for consumer representatives in the health sector, and a moderated discussion forum for carers and consumers to have their say about how the health system is, or isn’t, working.  The content on OurHealth also provides a consumer-focused evidence base of personal stories and experiences for consumer representatives and policy/research officers working in the health space to draw upon for their work. Tags: Policy, Health Reform, Consumer Representation, Have a Say, Consumer-Centred Care,

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Violence against women [Webpage]

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Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria

Status – NA

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Preventing violence against women [Webpage]

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Publisher: VicHealth

Status – NA

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Development of second action plan under the National plan to reduce violence against women and their children 2010-2022

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Status – CURRENT

Background paper to support written submissions to the development of the Second action plan.

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Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report

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Publisher: Curtin University and Bankwest, 2016

Status – CURRENT

The report findings draw attention to the greater remuneration men receive compared to women in almost every scenario, but particularly in more senior occupation levels. The large and persistent gender pay gaps among managers highlights the likely evidence of biased behaviours throughout organisations, where men are given preferential pay treatment over women in senior management levels.

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Opportunities for Early Intervention: bringing perpetrators of family violence into view

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Publisher: Centre for Innovative Justice, RMIT University, March 2015

Status – CURRENT

The report recommends a range of practical measures for tackling family violence within our community and to help bring perpetrators into view.

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She Speaks Report 2014

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Publisher: The University of Queensland, August 2014

Status – Current

The survey from YWCA and report from the Institute of Social Science Research (ISSR) at the University of Queensland reveal that negative gender-based stereotypes damage young women’s working lives, their sense of self, their safety in relationships, and their leadership capacity.

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Second Action Plan (Moving Ahead) 2013-2016 Violence against Women and Their Children 2010-2022

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Publisher: Australian Government, Department of Social Services 27/06/2014

Status – CURRENT

Second Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (2010-2022) media hub. Here you will find information about the Second Action Plan, along with resources to assist media interested in compiling news stories.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines – Antenatal care – Module 2 (including Addendum)

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Publisher: Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council 2014

Status – CURRENT

Addresses care in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and provides guidance on core practices, lifestyle considerations, clinical assessments, common conditions and maternal health tests for healthy pregnant women.  On 24 February 2015 an addendum was issued making two minor changes to the text of Module 2.

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