When it comes to health, every woman has an elephant in the room. Women can be good talkers, but when it comes to health we often don’t take the time to ask questions, seek out credible information and work out a sound plan of action. So it’s time to start talking.
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National not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women’s Health will be getting rid of those elephants during Women’s Health Week from September 5-9.
Women’s Health Week will be online and on-the-ground.
This year’s theme: ‘Am I Normal?’ gives women the chance to learn more about their health and talk about issues they might not usually discuss.
Free events, videos, a webcast, podcasts, recipes and much more will be supported by a range of experts to help make women’s health a priority.
More than 21,000 women are already set to participate in events across Australia.
From health and wellness checks to afternoon teas and even a movie night – there are many ways the week is being celebrated.
Three of Australia’s leading experts will be talking live about what’s normal when it comes to women’s health at 7.30pm (AEST) on September 5.
Dr Mandy Deeks, psychologist and Jean Hailes Deputy CEO; Maureen Matthews, sex educator and columnist; and Karen Inge, dietitian and author will be covering sex, weight management, body image, anxiety and worry in a lively one-hour session. Women are encouraged to register for the webcast here: www.webcasts.com.au/womenshealthweek2016
“Women’s Health Week is a great opportunity for women in towns and cities across Australia to find out what they need to know about women’s health, what they want to know and what’s not being talked about,” says Jean Hailes executive director Janet Michelmore.
“It’s an important community event, allowing women to talk freely about their health issues.”
“This year’s theme is such an important topic for women,” says Dr Deeks.
To receive daily updates, videos and all of the information on events, women can subscribe at www.womenshealthweek.com.au/about/register
