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Women’s Health News Women’s health in focus: The funding, reforms and research that shaped 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the biggest news in women’s health, across research, funding and policy reform
News & Views The ‘Sandwich Generation’ is overwhelmed. Here are early signs of carer burnout Dubbed the ‘Sandwich Generation’, these multi-generational carers, most of whom are women, oftentimes feel overwhelmed and unsupported.
Ed’s Blog VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
Sport Global experts call for mandatory strength warm-ups to protect female athletes As more women athletes compete in sport, a new set of global recommendations is calling for routine strength exercise warm-ups to be mandated.
News & Views Forget hot flushes: the real midlife crisis is the cost of caring While Australia obsesses over menopause, midlife women are caught in a collision of crises – and Big Wellness is cashing in on the crash.
Women’s Health News How women are using Ozempic in Australia With an increasing number of Australian women using weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic, new guidelines and research are emerging.
Partner Content What I wish I knew before trying IVF Von Glass is among a growing number of women having children later in life. She shares more on her fertility journey.
News & Views Does masturbating really help menopause symptoms? New research says yes About one in ten perimenopausal or menopausal women masturbate to relieve their symptoms, according to a study.
Partner Content Social entrepreneur Alison Harrington is using music and tech to reimagine dementia care Social impact entrepreneur Alison Harrington has built her third business, Resparke, merging technology into the aged care space.
News & Views Telstra Awards: Rahma Health’s team is reinventing global health equity Rahma Health is reshaping global health and parenting through community-led resources, cultural connection and love-driven care worldwide.
Soapbox Ambitious but exhausted? Take this nervous system-aware approach to success Ambitious women are burning out because success demands too much, and a sustainable path forward is needed.
News & Views Is burnout even real? Treating it like hype is hurting women While some women build brands on the idea that burnout is a mindset issue, others tell a very different story with their bodies and careers.
News & Views Why community voices must lead the response to Victoria’s pain inquiry To truly reshape how we understand and respond to women’s pain, community engagement must be central to healthcare reform.
Partner Content Rise in early-onset breast cancer prompts fresh research and support for young women While breast cancer is traditionally associated with older age groups, experts are exploring whether more young women are being diagnosed.
News & Views New expert panels to advise on priority women’s health policies New expert panels will advise the federal government on future policy making in women’s health, the Albanese government has announced.
News & Views Victoria to establish new ‘women’s pain standard’ as it releases landmark report into women’s pain Victoria will introduce a new ‘women’s pain standard’ to set clear expectations for how women should be treated when seeking medical care.
