Women’s Health
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From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma
Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial challenges.…
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Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women
A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth experiences.…
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Traumatic toilet birth
Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the…
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Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs
GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines…
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Cultural help for alcohol and drugs
A Braybrook-based program is helping women in the Vietnamese community in Melbourne’s north-west to overcome alcohol and drug (AOD) issues. The Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association…
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Have your say on women’s pain
Women, their family members and healthcare professionals are being urged to make submissions to Victoria’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. The inquiry will examine systemic issues…
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Budget boost for women’s health organisations
Women’s health organisations GenWest and Women’s Health in the North will receive funding boosts from the state government. The government has set aside $18 million…
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Getting health right for women
Being a woman often feels really tough. It can be hard on your body: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause. It can be hard on your mental…
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Screening breakthrough
A ground-breaking national campaign promoting the HPV self-collection option for cervical screening is helping bring empowerment and choice to women’s health across Australia. This initiative…
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Women’s Health Matters
Star Weekly is shining a light on the healthcare issues facing women in the western and northern suburbs. Over the next 12 months, our ‘Women’s…
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Breast checks essential says cancer survivor
Marlene Caton was sitting on the floor wrapping Christmas presents 26 years ago when she decided to lie flat on the ground and check her…
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It’s a big issue. Period
Every time Natasa Jesic goes to the supermarket, she puts a pack of tampons in her trolley. Since signing up her Mill Park home this…
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