WHSN Collective Impact Report 2025 Launch
Description
Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Ngarnga Centre, Peninsula University Hospital, Hastings Road, Frankston
Host: Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) on behalf of the Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN)
About the Event
Join us for the launch of the WHSN Collective Impact Report 2025, celebrating the achievements and progress made towards improving the health and wellbeing of women and gender diverse people across Victoria.
The morning will open with remarks from Jana Gazarek, Chief Operating Officer of Peninsula Health, welcoming attendees to Peninsula University Hospital and acknowledging the significance of this event for the region.
We are delighted to welcome Dr Adele Murdolo, CEO of Multicultural Centre for Women's Health and Chair of the Women's Health Services Network, who will deliver the keynote address.
A central feature of the program is our panel discussion, How Partnerships with Women's Health Strengthen Community Outcomes, facilitated by Carolyn Gillespie, CEO of Women's Health in the North. The panel will explore real-world examples of collaboration and impact, with contributions from:
Georgia Esplin, Flood Recovery Manager, Maribyrnong City Council – applying a gender lens to Maribyrnong's post-flood recovery
Cathy Halmarick, Nurse/Midwife, Peninsula Health – improving sexual and reproductive health access for women across the Peninsula
Maria Loupetis, EACH Health (partnering with Women's Health East) – clinical and complex care for migrant and refugee women; access to sexual and reproductive health and navigation of complex health systems
The event will conclude with closing remarks from Julie Kun, Acting CEO of Women with Disabilities Victoria.
Please note: Due to an extension in the 2025 Victorian Parliamentary Sitting Calendar, Minister Mary-Anne Thomas and parliamentary representatives are unable to attend and have extended their sincere apologies.
About the Report
The WHSN Collective Impact Report 2025 highlights the transformative work of Victoria’s 12 women’s health services. Through powerful case studies and regional insights, the report showcases impact in:
Transforming Victoria’s health system
Building safe, equal and inclusive environments where we live, work, learn and play
Elevating community voice and leadership in health and wellbeing
Improving health outcomes for women and gender diverse people — especially those from rural, migrant, refugee and disability communities
Who Should Attend
Women’s Health Service CEOs, staff and board members
Local and regional health, social and civic partners
Department of Health (Women’s Health), DFFH and FSV representatives
Local and state government representatives
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