Women's Health Goulburn North East

24/10/2025

When are you due for your next Cervical Screening Test?

Getting your test every five years contributes to the prevention, early detection and successful treatment of cervical cancer.

Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 can choose to self-collect their test or visit their GP or specially trained nurse. Depending on your circumstances, talk to your doctor about which method is right for you.

Whatever you choose, it’s safe, easy and effective!

If you’re not exhibiting cervical cancer symptoms and you’d like to self-collect your Cervical Screening Test, telehealth appointments are available through .

More health choices are in the hands of rural and regional Victorians! Book your test today.

Find out more on the website.

WHGNE is proudly supporting the Cancer Council Victoria’s campaign to promote cervical screening participation. In collaborations with regional partners GVPHU and NCN Health, we’ve taken this campaign to Moira Shire. Read about our activities to promote cervical self screening, download a servic...

19/10/2025

Join WHGNE and Australia reMADE for our next Care through Disaster Community of Practice session.

Please note the change of date and join us on:

**Friday, November 14 at 10:30am**

Bring a cuppa to enjoy during a conversation with Dr Margaret Moreton, CEO at Gender and Disaster Australia. We’ll focus on why gender matters and what’s next?

Register for your Zoom link now:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcu2vpz4jHtHeOK750MhIZbZHOSk5Q2Za #/registration

16/10/2025

We're thrilled to announce the date of our 2025 Annual General Meeting, and to invite you, our colleagues, to join us as we officially launch our 2025-29 Strategic Plan.

Along with the formal proceedings, we'll reflect on our work over the past year and how we can build on it to contribute to a more equitable region.

We're also excited to be joined by special guest speaker Margaret Augerinos, CEO of the Centre for Non Violence, to discuss their Feminist Governance Framework.

Please join us for the 2025 WHGNE AGM:

Monday, 27 October, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online Zoom meeting

You can register for your Zoom link here:

https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IQdOchjXRmCR1zfR_0Yw-Q #/registration

13/10/2025

Join us for our final Gender Equity Community of Practice of 2025 for a session facilitated by Rainbow Health Australia!

When: Thursday 16th October 10.30am to 12.30pm

Who is invited: Practitioners from a broad range of sectors, including health, education, sport, government, and community services are welcome to join, regardless of prior CoP attendance, to actively participate in rich discussions and share practical insights.

Follow the link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0C54ku-6T-yWEoWrVdzaqA #/registration

25/09/2025

Join us for our final Gender Equity Community of Practice of 2025 for a session facilitated by Rainbow Health Australia!

When: Thursday 16th October 10.30am to 12.30pm

Who is invited: Practitioners from a broad range of sectors, including health, education, sport, government, and community services are welcome to join, regardless of prior CoP attendance, to actively participate in rich discussions and share practical insights.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0C54ku-6T-yWEoWrVdzaqA #/registration

24/09/2025

We stand with RANZCOG in rejecting these claims

The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent.

RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these claims. Scientific evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD during childhood, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting the administration’s statement.

The causes of neurodivergence are incompletely understood and remain complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies raising concerns about paracetamol could not determine whether the medicine itself was responsible, or whether other factors explained the association.

A much larger and stronger study, published in 2024 by Ahlqvist and colleagues, looked at 2.5 million children in Sweden. When they accounted for important factors like family history of autism/ADHD and sibling comparisons, they found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and children developing autism or ADHD.

The use of medications during pregnancy should always balance the potential benefits against any potential harms - both of the medication and of the condition being treated - to the mother and the fetus. The Ahlqvist study provides conclusive evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the chance of neurodivergence in the offspring and therefore should be considered safe to use in pregnancy where there is a clear reason to do so.

People who are uncertain about medication use in pregnancy should discuss this with their doctor or midwife.

Learn more in a statement on the College’s website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/

17/09/2025

When are you due for your next Cervical Screening Test?

Getting your test every five years contributes to the prevention, early detection and successful treatment of cervical cancer.

Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 can choose to self-collect their test or visit their GP or specially trained nurse. Depending on your circumstances, talk to your doctor about which method is right for you.

Whatever you choose, it’s safe, easy and effective!

If you’re not exhibiting cervical cancer symptoms and you’d like to self-collect your Cervical Screening Test, telehealth appointments are available through

More health choices are in the hands of rural and regional Victorians! Book your test today.

Find out more on the Cancer Council Victoria website.

17/09/2025

Sending our warmest congratulations to Lutfiye Kavci and Vicki Scott, both of the Greater Shepparton region, who have been inducted onto the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women! The Honour Roll recognises outstanding Victorian women whose leadership and achievements make a lasting difference to the community. The late Hon Joan Kirner AC, Victoria’s first female Premier, created the Honour Roll to formally acknowledge women for their achievements and to encourage others to follow in their footsteps.

Lutfiye Kavci is a family violence survivor who turned her horrific experience into creating positive change for others. She became a guest speaker, organised rallies, and worked with the Victims of Crime Commissioner Lived Experience Advisory Group, in addition to running a small business and studying Community Services. Lutfiye's advocacy has inspired many people and is a true example of claiming life back.

Vicki Scott is a respected and trusted community leader who serves with pride, passion, resilience, and care. She refused to sit idly by while having successful treatment for stage IV bowel cancer in 2022, and turned her attention to helping others. She became the inaugural Goulburn Valley Health Foundation Ambassador in 2023. She plays a key role in promoting the Foundation's work and fundraising effort. She also became a GenesisCare Consumer Advocate for people with cancer. Vicki is dedicated to working with diverse communities and promoting equity and inclusion.

Thank you Lutfiye and Vicki for the incredible work you are doing to strengthen our communities and create lasting positive change!

12/09/2025

The Goulburn Valley and Northeast Victoria RAP Network is meeting again soon!

This is a new network aimed at organisations in the region who are involved with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs). Come and join us as we discuss all things RAP in our region in an informal, supportive and collaborative way.

Please RSVP to whealth@whealth.com.au - we’ll then send the Teams link.

If you'd like to contribute to shaping our future RAP meetings, we'd be grateful if you could complete this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/DZkxbpTmWT

11/09/2025

Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through lifes ups and downs every day. That’s why it's important that everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.

Research by R U OK? found that those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing, and we've learned that a third of Australians say they've been asking others more often over the past year . That means many of us are already showing up for others in meaningful ways, but when it comes to conversations about how we’re really going, some people are less confident than others.

It’s natural to feel a little hesitant, but the good news is nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they're OK - and that’s a good reason to give it a go. You might even be having these conversations already without realising.

It’s not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK, but it could change a life. Thank you to R U OK? for providing an easy to follow Conversation Flowchart - having a template for these conversations can give people the confidence to initiate them.