News & Views How the pursuit of physical perfection diminishes us all In Beauty, a new essay by Bri Lee, she explores our obsession with thinness and how prolific the pursuit of physical perfection has become.
News & Views Study shows alarmingly high rates of anxiety among young women Results of the National Women’s Health Survey show anxiety is the biggest health concern among women, with young women more likely to be affected.
News & Views Endometriosis costs women and society $30,000 a year for every sufferer New research shows the cost of endometriosis is $30,000 a year, most of which is due to lost productivity while women are experiencing high levels of pain.
News & Views Pain and Prejudice: Why women’s health problems have been belittled & ignored In her book Pain and Prejudice, Gabrielle Jackson explores how women’s pain is viewed and treated, not just by the medical profession, but by wider society.
Uncategorised ‘Failure is another stepping stone to greatness’: Dr Kudzai Kanhutu Dr Kudzau Kanthtu researches housing as a social determinant of refugee settlement outcomes. This year, she’s been nominated for our Leadership Awards.
News & Views #NotAllWomen harm their babies but all mums get screened for mental illness Most women accept that even though they may not have a history of mental illness mums getting screened for psychosis is critical for the safety of children.
News & Views What every teenage woman needs to know when going to the doctor Medical science has sidelined women’s health and disregarded women’s pain. This is a guide for teenage women navigating the medical system.
News & Views A definitive guide to voting for women & equality at the 2019 Federal Election Want to vote for women? The Women’s Electoral Lobby has released a Federal Election Scorecard ranking the major political parties’ commitment to women
News & Views Pink Buns: The photos Facebook doesn’t want you to see Facebook has rejected advertisments for the annual Pink Buns campaign the Breast Cancer Network Australia runs with Baker’s Delight.
News & Views A deep dive on reproductive rights in Australia: What you need to know this election In the lead up to the 2019 federal election Dr Neela Janakiramanan examines health issues affecting women, starting with reproductive rights.
News & Views Federal government announces $30 million to fight endometriosis and ovarian cancer The announcement is part of a new National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 that will focus on improving women’s health in multiple areas.
News & Views Please Premier Andrews, save these 3000 sacred birthing trees. Any day now some 3000 Sacred Djapwurrung birthing trees are due to be cut down by VicRoads. Protestors are urging the Premier Daniel Andrews to intervene.