News & Views Menopause isn’t an optional part of ageing and good primary care shouldn’t be either The Senate inquiry into menopause highlights the need for better healthcare and workplace support for women experiencing menopause.
Health ‘End the silence around menopause’: Senate inquiry report tabled in Parliament A report from the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause has been tabled in Parliament, calling for major workplace reforms to be more inclusive for women and gender-diverse people.
Health Senate inquiry into menopause continues in Canberra as unions call for paid reproductive leave The Senate inquiry on menopause and perimenopause continues in Canberra today, amid calls for paid reproductive leave.
News & Views Can you believe in 2023 I was the first person to say ‘perimenopause’ in federal parliament?! Senator Larissa Waters share more on the push in parliament to expand support for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause.
Women's Health News Australia’s medicine shortage risks leaving menopausal women without options Australia has a concerning shortage of hundreds of key medicines, with reports showing menopausal women especially affected.
News & Views The shortage of medicine and medical devices putting women’s health at risk: RANZCOG Medicine and devices used in women’s health are running low, or have become entirely unavailable in Australia. What’s the solution?
News & Views ‘I don’t think hormones respect national television’: Guest host praised for normalising perimenopause symptoms on live TV The ABC News Breakfast co-hosts have praised guest host Imogen Crump after she experienced a perimenopause hot flush on live TV.
News & Views Senator Larissa Waters to motion inquiry into the impact of menopause and perimenopause on women Labor has backed the Greens’ motion to enact a Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause.
News & Views The missed opportunity for employers who ignore menopause Women make up a substantial portion of the workforce, and their wellbeing should be a priority. So how can employers extend support?
Women's Health News ‘Catastrophising’ menopausal symptoms in public discussion can be harmful: Jean Hailes research A new survey from Jean Hailes has shown that a better understanding of women’s health at midlife is crucial as menopause experiences vary.
Women's Health News The group of women calling out limited menopause knowledge from Australian GPs Addressing a lack of understanding, the “Peri Pausers” are a group of women calling for comprehensive menopause training for GPs.
News & Views Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief For women ages 18 to 49, migraines are the leading cause of disability throughout the world.