{"id":9115,"date":"2024-03-08T04:12:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/?p=9115"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:55:59","slug":"supporting-women-within-the-bellarine-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/shewhothrives\/supporting-women-within-the-bellarine-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting women within the Bellarine community"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a historic moment, for the first time ever in Victoria’s history, gender parity was achieved across the Victorian Parliament.<\/p>\n

Equal women and men representing the state.<\/p>\n

This means, that policies and initiatives will reflect the diverse needs and interests of the entire community, while making long lasting benefits for everyone.<\/p>\n

For Bellarine MP, Alison Marchant, International Women’s Day is a chance to recognise and celebrate the women across the Bellarine communities.<\/p>\n

The Bellarine is seeing more girls and women playing and coaching sport, with women in leadership roles from schools, community organisations and emergency services.<\/p>\n

Groups across the community including Women in Local Democracy (WILD), Bellarine Women’s Network, View Clubs, Barwon Heads Country Women’s Association and Bellarine Women’s Workshop are fostering connections, supporting well-being, and empowering women to thrive.<\/p>\n

Countless volunteers, often women, dedicate their time and efforts in making Bellarine communities the vibrant tapestry that they are.<\/p>\n

Despite progress, there are still challenges to overcome.<\/p>\n

The Victorian government’s landmark Women’s Health Survey found four in 10 Victorian women live with chronic pain and 20 per cent had skipped social activities because of their health.<\/p>\n

It is clear that neglecting women’s health holds back not only women and girls but also the entire community from reaching its full potential.<\/p>\n

The Victorian government is therefore taking real steps in addressing this issue and improving the lives of
\nall women.<\/p>\n

The Victorian government is doing this through:<\/p>\n