The Women’s Hospital has provided health services to women and newborn babies in Victoria since 1856, and is now Australia’s largest specialist women’s hospital. The Women’s is recognised as a leader in its field, with expertise in maternity services and the care of newborn babies, gynaecology, assisted reproduction, women’s health and cancer services. The Women’s Declaration reflects the principles and philosophies so fundamental to the hospital that they are the foundation on which rests everything we do. This is a declaration of the Women’s role, function, purpose and promise: We recognise that sex and gender affect women’s health and healthcare We are committed to the social model of health We will care for women from all walks of life We will lead health research for women and newborns We will innovate healthcare for women and newborns We will be a voice for women’s health In everything we do, we value courage, passion, discovery and respect