Women's Wellbeing

Jean Hailes ‘Women’s Health Week’ is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women and girls. Running from 1 to 5 September, each day focuses on a different health topic. Monday 1 September is ‘Every check matters’ to prioritise keeping up with health checks. Tuesday 2...

Inside the Geraldinne Style boutique on Peats Ferry Road in Hornsby, customers can browse gowns and find evening dresses for all their special occasion needs—from wedding guest fashion, to galas, fundraisers, graduations, and school formals.  With formal season coming up, young women will be searching for their perfect dress. Geraldinne...

From the period of July 2024 to June 2025, the Royal North Shore Hospital Menopause Hub treated about 1,900 patients. Under the Northern Suburbs Local Health District, the Menopause Hub is a specialist facility that provides care for women experiencing severe or complex menopausal symptoms. The service is public and...

When I stood on a platform of respect for women in this election, I meant it. I often remind my friends and family to surround themselves with loving and supportive people—those who lift you up, celebrate your successes, stand by you in the tough times, and genuinely want the best...

In May, I had the honour of attending a special book launch for a local author, Angharad Candlin, who I met just this year when she volunteered for my election campaign. The book is called “The Anatomy of Domestic Violence: Emily’s Story”. I’m excited to say that our Editor, Claudia...

For the first time in two decades, the Federal Government is subsiding a new menopausal hormone therapy.  From the 1st of March, Estrogel Pro (estradiol/progesterone), Estrogel (estradiol), and Prometrium (progesterone) will be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.  More than 100,000 Australian women pay around $650 per year for these...

The conversation around menopause has exploded in recent years.  Awareness is growing — no longer do people carefully back away from me when I say I work in menopause, but we have a long way to go.   Too many women don’t realise that the anxiety, brain fog and joint...

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It is the most lethal female cancer in Australia. Fortunately, women diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer have a 93% survival rate. The problem, though, lies in the fact most women with this deadly cancer are diagnosed in the advanced stages, where only 29%...

At the tail end of 2023, Doctor Linda Dear, a specialist GP and a certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society, conducted a survey of Australian women. With over 5,000 participants, the survey was aimed at documenting and revealing menopausal symptoms, and how they impact women’s healthcare, women...

The Senate handed down its recommendations following a recent menopause inquiry, where 25 recommendations were given, with a common theme of education and awareness. When I started educating my clients (and anyone who would listen to me) about menopause five years ago, I would get one of two responses: “Menopause…....