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20/11/2025

Our first WHEN T-shirt has landed!

It’s a simple way to support the work we do in women’s health — from reviewing every project through clinical governance, to creating education on pregnancy, postnatal recovery, perimenopause, sexual health, and more.

Every purchase helps fund the free education we produce for women who are tired of misinformation and tired of feeling unseen.

🖤 Shop the tee here: https://when.org.au/product/women-health-matters-t-shirt/

Thank you for supporting women’s health in a real and practical way.

Show your support for women’s health with this classic WHEN tee. Featuring the bold statement “Women’s Health Matters” on the front and our message “Where every woman wields the power to make informed health decisions” on the back, this shirt speaks to what we stand for evidence-based in...

10/11/2025

Women’s pain is not a mystery — it’s a message.

The Victorian Inquiry into Women’s Pain shows what women have known all along: our pain has been dismissed and misunderstood.

Now comes the real work — redesigning healthcare so women’s experiences shape the system, not sit outside it.

28/10/2025

From 1 November, more contraceptives will be added to the PBS — including IUDs, implants, newer oral contraceptives, and updated emergency contraception. This means women in Australia will pay a fraction of the private cost, removing a major barrier to access.

Contraception is more than healthcare — it’s the key to choice. And in a global climate where reproductive rights are being stripped back, making contraception affordable is a statement of equality.

We need to make sure this continues. Because the easiest way to control women has always been to interfere with their reproductive rights.

Contraception is the key to choice. Access should never be a privilege.

Thank you to Rebecca White MP, Mark Butler MP, and Ged Kearney MP for recognising that contraception is healthcare and ensuring access is fairer and more affordable for Australian women.

27/10/2025

Big news out of the International Menopause Society Congress last week 👇

A new non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes – Lynkuet (elinzanetant) – has now been registered in Australia.

This is important because it means there are more options for women. Not everyone can, or wants to, use hormone therapy.

⚠️ Registration is the first step – it’s not yet on shelves or available through the PBS. But it signals change, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

23/10/2025

Real voices. Real impact.

Here’s what participants are saying about our Perimenopause & Menopause Workshops:
✨ “Excellent working knowledge, transparent about what we know and what’s missing.”
✨ “Plentiful takeaways — normalising symptoms, wellbeing tips, breaking down stigma.”
✨ “It was great to encourage men to take an interest and be informed.”

These sessions are about clarity, evidence, and reducing stigma — in workplaces and beyond.

📍 Workshops available online and in-person
📩 DM us or emailinfo@when.org.au to book

20/10/2025

An Australian trainer with 700k followers on Instagram and 1.3 million on TikTok told women they should “bounce back” after pregnancy — and that many use pregnancy as an “excuse” to gain weight.

He brands himself a “no BS trainer” who mainly works with women. But this is not honesty. It’s harm.

The term “bouncing back” has long been used to shame women for not erasing the physical reality of pregnancy fast enough. Add exhaustion, hormonal changes, and recovery — and this message is not just wrong, it’s dangerous.

Laura Henshaw, pregnant herself, bravely called this out. She shared how hearing this left her feeling lazy and guilty — something no woman should carry while growing a baby. That took courage, and it matters.

When you have a platform this size, words matter. Women deserve support, not shame.

Pregnancy is not an excuse. It’s biology.

17/10/2025

International Menopause Day isn’t about celebration — it’s about recognition.

For decades, menopause wasn’t spoken about. Many women who went through it in the 2000s, and earlier, did so without support, without clear information, and often in silence. The impact on mental and physical health was real, but rarely acknowledged.

Today, things are shifting. Conversations are happening in workplaces, health services are beginning to step up, and women are demanding the support they deserve.

We recognise those who didn’t have that support — and we commit to making sure the next generation of women do.

Menopause isn’t a weakness. It’s a transition that deserves understanding, care, and respect.

15/10/2025

International Menopause Day is 18 October — but the conversation shouldn’t stop there.

It’s great to see health insurers like St Lukes Health supporting women by opening up space to talk about perimenopause and menopause.

Join us on Monday, 20 October at 5:15pm for a free session hosted by the Women’s Health Education Network.

We’ll break down:
✨ What’s really happening in your body during perimenopause & menopause
✨ Why it’s so often misunderstood
✨ Hormones, symptoms, movement, treatment options & pelvic health
✨ Practical strategies shaped by research and real-life experience

This isn’t about “fixing” women. It’s about understanding your body — and knowing you’re not the only one.

📍 St Lukes Health
🕔 1 hour 15 minutes
💜 Free to attend

👉 Tag a friend and save the date!
book here https://stlukes.simplybook.vip/v2/ /service/375

13/10/2025

We’re running an online focus group to hear directly from women about two big topics:
🔹 Vaginal health
🔹 Cardiovascular health

We don’t want to assume — we want to listen to you. Your experiences will shape resources that reflect your concerns, not just what health professionals think.

Interested in joining?
👉 DM us or leave a message under this post

10/10/2025

Across women’s health, the research base is limited. Postnatal is no exception.

What we do see is a rapid growth of digital products, programs, and platforms aimed at new mothers.

Our Digital Parenthood study is about exploring what this means for women. It’s about listening to mothers directly:

How are these digital spaces being used?

What feels supportive?

What feels missing?

This project is about building an evidence base from women’s voices — so that we can see more clearly how digitalisation and monetisation are shaping postnatal health.

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/GJxwWrXMBa
👉 Please share so we can reach more voices.

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Approved by the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 30414).
Supported by the Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN).

09/10/2025

Motherhood has gone digital. 📱

From social media to parenting apps and online forums, new mothers are turning to digital platforms for advice, support, and connection. But what does that really mean for women’s health, body image, and parenting experiences?

Our Digital Parenthood project is about listening to women directly. We want to understand how digital spaces are shaping the first two years of motherhood in Australia.

👉 Take part in the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/GJxwWrXMBa

👉 Please share this post so we can reach mothers across every community.

Every voice matters.

This project has been approved by the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 30414) and is supported by the Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN).

06/10/2025

Safe in one. Risky when stacked.

Many women take a multivitamin, then add a protein powder, a stress blend, or a sleep supplement. Each looks safe on its own — but together, ingredients like vitamin B6 can add up.

At high doses, this has been linked to nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) — with symptoms like tingling or numbness in hands and feet.

💡 What to do:

Check labels for repeats.

Don’t assume “natural” means risk-free.

Ask your GP or pharmacist before stacking products.

More is not always better.