This template provides a guide for submissions to the Australian Department of Health and Ageing regarding the development of a new National Women’s Heath Policy. Submissions are currently open and the closing date is 1 July 2009. The Australian Women’s Health Network (AWHN) believes it is crucial that the voices, perspectives, ideas and priorities of women’s health services around Australia are heard by the Commonwealth Government during the development of this important policy. For more information http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-women-consult-submissions
AWHN strongly encourages you to make a submission.
Send hardcopy submissions to:
Gender and Reproductive Health SectionPopulation Health and Programs Branch, MDP 13 GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2061 or e-mail submissions to National.Women'
The Australian Women's Health Network (AWHN) is a community based, non-profit, consultative organisation that provides a national voice on women's health issues. AWHN was established in 1986 and operates as a women's health advocacy, information and lobbying organisation, working with Government policy makers and other agencies to improve the health and well-being of Australian women.
AWHN has affiliated Networks in all States and Territories of Australia. The State and Territory Women's Health Networks are the member organisations of AWHN. Both the State/Territory groups and the umbrella national organisation represent a wide cross section of women, and organisations representing specific groups of women. As health is interpreted in a broad social context, women from a range of interest groups take up AWHN membership. The organisation cuts across political, economic, social and ethnic barriers. Women's Health Networks frequently consult with other organisations representing women and work together to address major issues facing women.
6th Australian Womens Health Network Flyer 1 May 2009.pdf (
