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Cases of mpox are continuing to increase across Victoria. In August 2024, Australia recorded the second highest number of confirmed cases of mpox in the world. The mpox outbreak in 2024 is now much larger than the 2022 outbreak. As of 17 October, 330 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024 and there have been 27 hospitalisations.

Cases of mpox are continuing to increase across Victoria. In August 2024, Australia recorded the second highest number of confirmed cases of mpox in the world. The mpox outbreak in 2024 is now much larger than the 2022 outbreak. As of 17 October, 330 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024 and there have been 27 hospitalisations.

These hubs join the current network of 14 hubs that are already delivering free or low-cost care including contraception, medical abortion, referral for surgical abortion and sexual health testing and treatment.

The latest locations were chosen based on where there was a high demand for women’s healthcare and a lack of services including:

Central Highlands Rural Health – Kyneton
Western Health – Melton
IPC Health – Wyndham Vale
DPV Health – Broadmeadows
Grampians Health – Horsham and Stawell
East Grampians Health – Ararat

The Allan Labor Government’s landmark Inquiry into Women’s Pain has revealed the significant impact pain conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain and migraines are having on the lives of Victorian women and girls.

The results from the survey of more than 13,000 women, girls, carers, families and healthcare workers highlight the negative experiences that many have had when seeking care.

The Interpreter Scholarship Program works to improve the supply, quality and use of language services in Victoria by offering scholarships to eligible students.

The Victorian Government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission). Victoria has carefully considered the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations. It...

The unique experiences of refugees and humanitarian entrants prior to their arrival in Australia can have a significant impact on their health outcomes. Understanding the use of hospitals and homelessness services by humanitarian entrants can provide vital information...

Are you newly arrived from Palestine and would like information about mental health and wellbeing support?  Foundation House and Centre for Muslim Wellbeing are inviting newly arrived Palestinians to Welcome Sessions, held across regions in Broadmeadows, Sunshine and...

The Multicultural Centre for Women's Health have released a new guide, intended for practitioners who work with migrant and refugee women in sexual assault and sexual violence primary prevention and early intervention. This resource is accompanied by a video resource...

The Settlement Data Bulletin produced by Victorian Refugee Health Network for the second quarter of 2024 has been released. The data shows some of the settlement trends of people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds arriving in Victoria that may assist in...