Tag: women’s health
From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma
Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...
Supporting women through birth trauma
In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...
Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...
A mum’s worst nightmare
Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear...
Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs
GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues.
It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines...
Cultural help for alcohol and drugs
A Braybrook-based program is helping women in the Vietnamese community in Melbourne’s north-west to overcome alcohol and drug (AOD) issues.
The Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association...
Have your say on women’s pain
Women, their family members and healthcare professionals are being urged to make submissions to Victoria's Inquiry into Women's Pain.
The inquiry will examine systemic issues...
Budget boost for women’s health organisations
Women’s health organisations GenWest and Women’s Health in the North will receive funding boosts from the state government.
The government has set aside $18 million...
Women’s Health Matters
Star Weekly is shining a light on the healthcare issues facing women in the western and northern suburbs.
Over the next 12 months, our ‘Women’s...
Screening breakthrough
A ground-breaking national campaign promoting the HPV self-collection option for cervical screening is helping bring empowerment and choice to women’s health across Australia.
This...
Getting health right for women
Being a woman often feels really tough.
It can be hard on your body: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause. It can be hard on your...
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For a Christmas gift that’s full of fun and handmade, this Christmas cookie jar recipe from Dairy Australia is a great present for teachers,...
