News & Views ‘Cost barriers’: More Australian women delaying essential healthcare appointments Australian women are delaying or avoiding healthcare appointments due to cost. Ginger Gorman shares more on why.
News & Views Beyond the bias: This Melbourne festival is celebrating women’s health and equity A festival celebrating women’s health and wellbeing is opening in Melbourne, where attendees can learn about gender equity in health.
Women's Health News Ireland to be one of the first to allow women to pause maternity leave for serious illness Women in Ireland will be allowed to pause their maternity leave for treatment of serious illness once legislation is enacted.
News & Views ‘Knowledge is power’: The two sisters pushing women to take control of their breast health Data from the Two Sisters Foundation reveals many women are unaware that nipples changes are a sign of breast cancer.
Appointments Professor Bep Uink appointed Director of Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet It’s the first time in the specialist health network’s 27-year history that a female or Aboriginal person will hold the director role.
News & Views Is there anything good about menopause? Yep, here are four things to look forward to Menopause is having a moment, with less stigma and more awareness about the changes it can bring. Here are four changes to look forward to.
News & Views How small, intentional changes can help us navigate burnout: The Banyans CEO Ruth Limkin We shouldn’t underestimate the power of small, intentioanl changes, founding CEO The Banyans Health and Wellness, Ruth Limkin says.
News & Views Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease Cardiovascular diseases can look very different in women than they do in men. Recognising these differences is essential.
News & Views Seven in ten Australian women say they have insufficient education on contraception Seven in ten Australian women say they have insufficient education on contraception, according to a new national survey.
Women's Health News ‘Fighting to stay alive’: Meet the women petitioning to afford life-saving breast cancer treatment While breast cancer treatment is becoming more advanced, many still struggle to afford life-saving medication.
Women's Health News One Australian woman dies from ovarian cancer every eight hours. Frocktober is driving change The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation’s campaign, Frocktober raises money for research into Australia’s most lethal gynaecological cancer.
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.