Women's Wellbeing

For many North Shore residents navigating a breakup, the hardest part isn't losing the person—it's losing the future you built in your mind. Turramurra-based strategist Cristina Davy explains why true healing requires more than just logic.

Neutral Bay welcomes a standout local gem: Honey Rider Bar. Owner Sarah Monahan, known for her role on the iconic series Hey Dad!, has transformed the space into a bold community hub for creative initiatives, events, and a welcoming drink.

Referrals to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter have spiked by 86%. Now, a new partnership with Community Bank Lindfield aims to secure a dedicated property where local mothers and children can stay together safely.

Since 2016, Mary’s House has been a lifeline for those fleeing domestic violence. As they celebrate their 10th anniversary, we look at the extraordinary community effort that has provided over 16,500 safe room nights without government funding.

At 24, Milli Weaver was recovering from surgery. At 27, she is the NSW Young Woman of the Year. Read how this local leader is using her legal career and lived experience to advocate for the 1 in 7 Australians living with endometriosis.

Former child star turned trailblazer Sarah Monahan shared her profound journey from trauma to advocacy at the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter IWD event. Reflecting on the "Balancing the Scales" theme, the event served as a stark reminder that breaking the silence is the first step toward justice and community healing.

Female ENT surgeons and audiology experts from across the Asia Pacific gathered at Sydney Adventist Hospital for a landmark international summit. Led by Prof. Payal Mukherjee, the event tackled the critical gap in cochlear implant access—where only 11% of eligible Australians currently benefit from the technology—while advocating for surgical equipment...

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This International Women’s Day, the NORTH Foundation proudly celebrates the remarkable women leading care, research and innovation across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), as the global community unites around the 2026 theme, Balance the Scales.   Balance the Scales is a commitment that every woman – regardless of background or...

While International Women's Day highlights global equality, Jigsaw is doing the local work of closing the employment gap for women with disability. With a 91% employment retention rate, find out how their targeted training programs are building a more equitable workforce.