Women’s Health Week

Women’s health week is a nationwide campaign run by Jean Hailes. It is a week dedicated to all women across the county that aims at inspiring good health choices. During the week women, communities and organisations are encouraged to get involved by hosting events that motivate women to put their health first.

Each day of the week the campaign focuses on an important women’s health topic

• Day 1: MOVE IT MONDAY

  • Women’s health week kicked off this year with “Move It Monday”. It is a day that is dedicated to moving your body, taking more steps to improve your fitness and informing people about how much activity is needed to be healthy. The day also introduced some “life hacks” for those of us that are working from home. Read more here >

• Day 2: TRICKY PERIODS

  • On Tuesday the day is focused on periods, a topic that is often avoided and not talked about enough in the community. Information includes general information about the menstual cycle, what is and isn’t normal and tackles some myths about the period that are around. Read more here >

• Day 3: PRIVATE LIVES

  • Wednesday is all about exploring sexual health and relationships for women of all ages. Topics include the libido, navigating changes and how to have meaningful conversations surrounding sex and sexuality. Read more here>

• Day 4: MIND MATTERS

  • Mental health in the current times of lockdown and restrictions has put pressure on all our mental wellbeing. Today explores how to find our new “normal” when it comes to our mental health with help and guidance from experts. Read more here>

• Day 5: SLUMBER PARTY

  • Sleep is the focus of Fridays topic with an exploration into the importance of sleep and its impact on different areas of our lives. Facts about sleep disorders and the effects of sleep deprivation on our health are explored. Read more here>

The first women’s health week was organised in 2013 when it was discovered that there is no dedicated event devoted to women’s health in Australia. Growing each year the event has over 100,000 participants with thousands of events across Australia.

This week is important for shining the light on women’s health issues. It promotes women to reflect on their lifestyles and put their health first. If you want more information about women’s health week visit their website by clicking here.