Interactive health mapping platform’s nod for digital innovation

A Victorian-first free online resource that maps health issues across Victoria has been recognised by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) as a significant digital innovation.

The Victorian Women’s Health Atlas, a service of Women’s Health Victoria (WHV), was praised by the AIIA at its 2026 iAwards ceremony in Melbourne for its excellence in the not-for-profit and community category.

WHV Chief Operating Officer Judith Ridgeway said there is no other tool that helps policy makers, service providers and economists understand the health of the community in the way the Atlas does.

“The Victorian Women’s Health Atlas has consistently provided important and easily understood maps and information for more than a decade, and we are constantly updating it to make sure it’s accurate and easy to use,” Ms Ridgeway said.

“The 2026 redesign means it’s now even easier to use, and the result has been a 50% increase in map views.”

WHV’s Evidence and Analysis Officer Jenny Ward said the Atlas is an important free data aggregator and mapping tool that helps decision-makers to use public resources efficiently and to address gender and health inequities across Victoria.

“The Atlas now contains a decade of data,” Mrs Ward said.

“More health indicators have recently been added, including an Australian-first - data that highlights the differences by patient sex in the prevalence of, and community response to, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

“There are more than 90 health indicators for every local government area to help provide a picture of the state of women’s health across Victoria. From Alpine to Yarriambiack, we’ve got you covered.

“I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved with this platform, and grateful to our partners at Veris, for helping us provide this free tool that turns complex data into a story you can see,” she said.

To explore the Victorian Women’s Health Atlas for yourself, please visit victorianwomenshealthatlas.net.au