Bringing the sector together to improve understanding

Who this workshop is for

This event is for professionals, not community members. It is designed for people working in:

Health services
Community health and social services
Family violence, mental health and disability services
Health promotion and prevention
Regional partnerships and networks

If your work involves supporting women’s health, wellbeing, safety, or access to care, this workshop is for you.

About the workshop

Women’s pain is often dismissed, minimised, or misunderstood. Evidence shows that gender bias, the social determinants of health, fragmented care pathways, long wait times, and cost barriers all contribute to poorer outcomes.

This half‑day workshop brings together professionals across the Southern Metropolitan Region to build a shared understanding of women’s pain and explore opportunities for cross‑sector action.

You’ll hear insights from:

WHISE’s consultations with women with lived experience

Practitioners working in women’s pain

Community members sharing lived experience stories

You’ll also take part in guided discussions on:

What women’s pain is and why it matters
What drives inequities in pain care
Who is most affected and why
Where systems unintentionally create harm
Where collaboration could make the biggest difference

What you’ll gain

By attending, you will:

Strengthen your understanding of women’s pain through an intersectional feminist lens
Hear from practitioners and lived experience experts
Help identify system gaps and priorities for change
Contribute to shaping a regional follow‑up forum and potential Community of Practice

Accessibility & Support

This workshop uses trauma‑informed facilitation. We will provide content notes, opt‑out options, quiet spaces, and support pathways. Please share any accessibility needs when registering.

Registration

This workshop is free for sector professionals in the Southern Metropolitan Region. Places are limited to support meaningful participation.

Contact the host of Bridging the Gender Pain Gap in the South East