Women's Health Matters

Our summer newsletter is out! Give it a read now and make sure to subscribe 👉 https://ow.ly/O6p750UrsUU

If you haven't already, make sure to complete the Survey of Women's Health in the ACT! Thanks HerCanberra for helping us spread the word!

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for the walk against violence this #16DaysofActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence. A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Woden Daybreak for cooking a wonderful BBQ and to the ACT Government for lighting up the Carillon orange to commemorate the day.

The new survey of women’s health in the ACT is available now! Help us make women’s health visible and go into the draw to win one of three $100 vouchers. You do not have to have completed the first survey to do this one. The survey takes a snapshot of women’s health in the ACT, so new and repeat responders are equally welcome! The survey is open to all women and femme-identifying people, and anyone who aligns themselves with these groups, as long as they are 18 years or older and live in the ACT or surrounding region. The survey is a chance to share your experiences and help us keep working to improve women’s health and wellbeing in the ACT. Take the survey now 👉 https://ow.ly/rOo650UiGyq Find out more about the survey here 👉 https://ow.ly/y9T150UiGyp

We're hiring! Come join the team as our Gender Equity Project Officer. Working under general direction from the Violence Prevention Coordinator, the Gender Equity Project Officer will provide day-to-day operational support for the development, implementation and evaluation of several key projects. Want to learn more? Follow the link and apply today! 👉 https://ow.ly/bazz50U9rsP

Abortion is healthcare. Say it with us - abortion is healthcare. Every person in the ACT is entitled to fundamental reproductive rights and access to healthcare services. Abortion is a safe and common medical procedure to end a pregnancy. Abortion is free at specific GP practices and health services if you live, work or study in the ACT. Abortion is free even if you are an international student or on a temporary visa. You do not need to have a Medicare card. Head to our My Pregnancy Options ACT website to find out more or to find a service 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-ERSs7m

It can feel uncomfortable to talk about sexual and reproductive health, even with a doctor. But it’s more than just sex or reproductive organs—it’s about understanding your body, relationships, consent, periods, and contraception. Knowing about your health is important, whether or not you're sexually active or plan to have children. Accessing non-judgmental, supportive care helps you stay in control. Through the Health in My Language program, our educators provide information on: • Contraception options • Safer sex • Pregnancy choices • Menopause For more details or to attend a session, please contact a.khan@womenshealthmatters.org.au

In our 2022-23 Survey of Women's Health in the ACT we asked people to share with us their experiences of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. The experiences shared with us allowed us to provide input into improvements in maternal health care in the ACT. Check it out! 👇 The next edition of the survey will be out in November - so keep an eye out! In the meantime you can visit our website to find out more! #SurveyofWomensHealthintheACT

October is World Menopause Month and today is World Menopause Day. Menopause and perimenopause are natural phases in life, but they can feel really overwhelming and challenging – especially without access to the right information or support. This year’s theme for the month is ‘Menopause: Be prepared, not scared’ and we couldn’t agree more. At Women's Health Matters, we offer free health information sessions to help you understand the changes, symptoms, and how to manage them in order to embrace this new chapter confidently. You’re not alone. Let’s break the silence together and be prepared, not scared. To join or request a session, email a.khan@womenshealthmatters.org.au #WorldMenopauseDay #WorldMenopauseMonth2024 #HealthEducation #MenopauseSupport #Menopauseawareness

It’s nearly that time of year again! Drum rolllllllll. That’s right, the next edition of the Survey of Women’s Health in the ACT is nearly ready and will be coming your way in November! We want to thank everyone who participated in the survey last time and to do so we’re going to share some of the ways your responses have been used! First up is menopause – check it out 👇 Thank you Canberra and please keep an eye out for the release of the next edition, which everyone, including those who did the survey last time, is invited to participate. You can read the FAQ for the last survey here https://ow.ly/VMl950THliM