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.
Women's Health News ‘Our mental health system is crumbling’: NSW mental health experts sound alarm on workforce shortages In NSW, the Mental Health Alliance says they’re concerned of the number of people with mental health challenges amid a workforce shortage.
Women's Health News Women in Asia-Pacific region experience significant disparities in cardiovascular care New research highlights a significant disparity in cardiovascular disease care for women in the Asia-Pacific region.
News & Views NSW to make access to the contraceptive pill easier for women Women in New South Wales will soon be able to access a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill from a certified pharmacist without a new prescription.
News & Views How do women with disability and LGBTQIA+ people experience menopause? Most people with menopause symptoms do not receive appropriate care. These barriers are compounded for women who have a disability and/or are LGBTQIA+.
News & Views It’s time to take a stand against misinformation on social media about contraception Decades of wellbeing and welfare progress around contraception and family planning are being undermined by misinformation and disinformation.
News & Views Surrogacy is booming. But new research suggests these pregnancies could be higher risk for women and babies A Canadian study suggests women carrying babies through surrogacy may face higher health risks than other pregnant women.
Women's Health News Jill Biden announces $731 million investment into women’s health Research into women’s health is getting a huge boost in the US after the Pentagon announced a $ 731 million investment into further studies.
Women's Health News Pregnant women across Australia could be offered free RSV vaccine from next year Pregnant women across Australia could be offered a free vaccine to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next year.
Entrepreneurs Australian women’s healthtech startup Femtek rebrands to Kyri A successful femtech startup changing the game in menstrual health has rebranded its name to reflect the strength of women.
News & Views Dementia medication prescriptions jumped by 46 per cent in Australia over the past decade Dementia medication prescriptions has jumped by 46% in Australia in the past decade as more people seek therapies to help slow progression.
Women's Health News New research ranks women’s health around the world, with Australia placing 28th A picture of women’s health around the world has been painted by new research ranking the best countries out of 167 nations.