When all women are healthier then all Australians will benefit.
We ensure the voices of women are heard in debates about design and implementation
of policies that impact upon women’s health.
We make visible the issues, often far reaching, that impact upon women’s health.
We are a national body that works closely with our members, partners and government to deliver change.
A healthy society
The national voice for women’s health
AWHN stands up to advance women’s health and well-being. With our partners, we bring our expertise to influence policy and reform.
In addition to our principles of feminism and the social view of health our values are:
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accepting responsibility for decisions and actions
TRANSPARENCY
Building trust by openness in all our dealings
INTEGRITY
Earning and sustaining public trust
RESPECT
Treating others fairly and objectively
Through the application of a social view of health, AWHN provides a woman-centred analysis of all models of health and medical care and research.
Our work has been guided and influenced by several reports and recommendations. See all
AWHN is a national leader in developing, advancing, supporting, reviewing, critiquing and responding to public policy and its implementation – as it impacts on women’s health and well-being. See all