Jean Hailes for Women's Health will next week celebrate its annual Women's Health Week under the theme "Your Voice. Your Choice."
The nationwide initiative, Australia's largest event dedicated to women's health, will feature almost 1950 events in every state and territory with over 400 events open to public. Last year, over 300,000 people participated in events held in boardrooms, tearooms, and community centres, while the online audience exceeded 5 million.
Dr Sarah White, CEO of Jean Hailes, said this year Women's Health Week is about breaking down the walls of silence and shame that have long surrounded women's health issues.
“This year, we're giving women the tools to become their own health advocates."
The campaign aims to tackle taboo topics head-on, addressing issues that many women have felt uncomfortable discussing in the past.
"Shame and stigma have no place in women's health. It's time to speak openly about our health issues. To the women of Australia, I want to say, ‘you are not alone, and your stories can inspire others’."
Key highlights include:
- A focus on often-overlooked women's health issues, including bladder leakage, painful sex, and vulval irritation.
- Addressing the gender gap in healthcare, highlighting how conditions like cardiovascular disease present differently in women.
- Empowering women to have "courageous conversations" with healthcare providers.
"Women live longer, but they live many more years in poor health. We need healthcare that is specifically designed for women and addresses their unique needs,” said Dr White.
"Women's health is not just a women's issue; it's a societal issue. When we empower women to take control of their health, we're investing in the wellbeing of entire communities."
For media inquiries and to learn more about events happening in your local area, please contact -
- Edwina Pearse: m) 0417 303 811 e) edwina@jacksonpearse.com.au or via WhatsApp
- media@jeanhailes.org.au
About us:
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is working to create an Australia in which gender has no influence on health and wellbeing outcomes. We empower all women to enjoy their best health and wellbeing at every life stage. Each year we celebrate and support this mission by presenting Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week to thousands of workplaces, health organisations, community groups and women across the country.
Held annually in September, Women's Health aims to raise awareness about important women's health issues, provide access to the latest health information, and encourage women to prioritise their wellbeing. Since its inception in 2013, Women's Health Week has grown to become one of Australia's most important and largest events for women, with over 1500 events, 250,000 participants and reaching over 6million women nationally
Women’s Health Week 2024 program
Monday: Know your body
Get to know what’s normal for you with info on health checks, bowel health, skin checks and breast and vulval self-checks.
Tuesday: Courageous conversations
Tips and tools to help you talk to your doctor about menopause, hormones, heavy periods, PCOS and more.
Wednesday: Shame and stigma
Tackling taboos and sharing women’s stories about bladder leakage, painful sex, STIs and vulval irritation.
Thursday: Point of difference
Some health conditions affect women differently. Today we look at heart health, migraine and pelvic pain.
Friday: Trust your gut
Let’s make healthy eating easier. Learn nutrition basics and how to have a healthier relationship with food.
