Victorian women please note: -----Original Message----- From: Absolute [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 2:23 PM To: (Recipient list suppressed) Subject: WOMEN'S HEALTH MAC consultations
PLEASE CONTACT EMMA GLOUFTIS ph (03) 9616 8047 FOR MORE DETAILS The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women's Health & Wellbeing want women to participate the the development of the Victorian Women's Health & Wellbeing Strategy. A discussion paper has been developed for input. (the paper can be accessed at www.women.vic.gov.au) Also if you book into a consultation Emma will send you a copy. Attached are the details of statewide consultions & times. 1 November 2001 Dear Women and Service Providers, On behalf of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women's Health and Wellbeing (MACWHW) and the Department of Human Services, we are writing to invite you to participate in the development of the Victorian Women's Health and Wellbeing Strategy (WHWS). The WHWS is a commitment by this Government to develop a policy and strategy that aims to: * Improve the health and wellbeing of Victorian women, particularly those most at risk; and * Provide a policy framework for planning, funding and delivery of services to women in relation to their health and wellbeing Over the past months the MACWHW has been consulting with 5 population groups of women who previously have not been consulted fully or whose needs have been under researched. These are Koori women, women with disabilities, working women (paid and unpaid), women in and post release from prison and lesbians. We have now analysed that information, added to it the material gathered from previously held consultations and areas of research, to develop a Discussion Paper. The paper outlines key action areas, principles and possible directions and strategies for feedback. These directions and strategies aim to target those population groups and issues which most s ignificantly affect the health and wellbeing status of women. We would like to hear your thoughts on the paper in general, and answers to the questions that will be explored in the forthcoming workshops. To this end, we are holding 14 consultations across Victoria in November and December. A schedule of those consultations is attached to this invitation and we would welcome your involvement. Childcare, transport, interpreters and catering will be provided with adequate notice. Please respond to Emma Glouftis on (03) 96168047 before 4pm by the required RSVP date listed on the schedule to confirm your attendance and your requirements for the day. You will be sent a copy of the Discussion Paper, which you can also access on www.women.vic.gov.au We look forward to meeting with you and working with you to further improve the health and wellbeing of Victorian women. Yours sincerely, The Hon Caroline Hogg MP Chair Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women's Health and Wellbeing -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
