Womens Health NSW Incorporated

Women’s Health NSW Incorporated is the peak body representing 21 non-government, community-based women’s health centres across New South Wales. It acts as a unifying organisation that supports these centres in delivering specialised, holistic, and woman-centred health care. The association focuses on addressing the unique health needs of women through a comprehensive approach that combines medical, clinical, counselling, health promotion, education, and advocacy services.

Mission and Vision

The vision of Women’s Health NSW is that all women and girls are empowered to fulfil their potential within a safe and healthy environment. Its mission is to ensure that women’s health care is delivered in a gender-appropriate, affordable, and accessible way that meets the specific health needs of women.

Main Objectives

• Advocacy for improved health outcomes for women across NSW
• Networking and research to inform and strengthen women’s health services
• Reorienting the health system to better respond to women’s health priorities
• Building capacity within the women’s health sector through good governance, training, and development

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries of Women’s Health NSW’s work are women and girls throughout New South Wales, especially those accessing community-based women’s health centres. These centres serve diverse populations, including those who may face barriers to mainstream health services, ensuring equitable access to care.

Services and Activities

• Provision of holistic primary health care that integrates medical and clinical services with counselling and health promotion
• Consumer advocacy to represent women’s voices in health policy and service design
• Training and development programs to enhance the skills of health professionals working in women’s health
• Research and data collection to support evidence-based improvements in women’s health services
• Community education and health promotion activities tailored to women’s needs