Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week
September 1 @ 8:00 am - September 5 @ 5:00 pm AEST
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week 2025
1 to 5 September 2025
Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls, and gender-diverse people is back! Join over 300,000 people across the country and millions more online for a week of vital health information, inspiring stories, and community connection.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society is proud to support this event, which aligns closely with our ethos of empowering women with knowledge and advocating for better health outcomes.
What is Women’s Health Week? Every September, Women’s Health Week brings people together in boardrooms, tearooms, and community centres to share evidence-based health information and spark important conversations. Whether you attend an event, host your own, or follow along online, there’s something for everyone.
What to Expect:
- Daily Themes: Explore key health topics like body awareness, courageous conversations, breaking down stigma, understanding health differences, and building healthier habits.
- In-Person Events: Attend local gatherings to connect with health experts and your community.
- Online Resources: Access webinars, articles, and videos anytime, anywhere.
Daily Program:
- Monday, 1 September: Know Your Body — Understand what’s normal for you with info on health checks, bowel health, skin checks, and self-examinations.
- Tuesday, 2 September: Courageous Conversations — Gain tools to confidently discuss menopause, hormones, PCOS, and more with your doctor.
- Wednesday, 3 September: Shame and Stigma — Break the silence on taboo topics like bladder leakage, painful sex, STIs, and vulval irritation.
- Thursday, 4 September: Point of Difference — Learn about conditions that affect women differently, including heart health, migraines, and pelvic pain.
- Friday, 5 September: Trust Your Gut — Dive into nutrition basics and build a healthier relationship with food.
Get Involved:
- Host an Event: Bring your community together and share important health insights.
- Attend an Event: Find a local event and connect with others passionate about health.
- Follow Online: Access daily content and join the conversation on social media.
Fundraising: Support the Jean Hailes Foundation by raising funds during Women’s Health Week. Please note that fundraising for other organisations is not permitted during official events.
Thank You to Our Media Partner: A special thanks to Smoothfm for supporting Women’s Health Week 2024.
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Let’s work together to empower every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person with the knowledge to make informed health choices. See you at Women’s Health Week 2025!
