The ripple effects of US abortion ban and how it can impact Australian women
New US research reveals a disturbing consequence of abortion bans: a 7–10% rise in intimate partner violence in states with near-total restrictions.
Are you eligible for a free lung cancer check?
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Australia. In 2022, it was the leading cause of cancer death, taking the lives of 3,903 women.
Birth Trauma Awareness Week sparks renewed call for birthing facilities at Shellharbour Hospital
Despite being one of the fastest-growing areas in NSW, there are still no plans for the new Shellharbour Hospital to provide maternity services.
Have you had your Menopause Health Assessment yet?
Now available under Medicare are extended specialist consultations, lasting 45 minutes or more, for conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and chronic pelvic pain.
Women advised to get vaccinated following rise in flu cases
Hospitals are seeing an increase in people with flu-like symptoms, and health experts are urging the community to take action now.
Violence, reproductive issues and childcare: Report identifies the barriers keeping women out of work
A major new national report confirms what many women have long known – reproductive health issues, chronic illness, and experiences of violence have a serious and often hidden impact on women’s ability to stay in paid work. The Women at work: Health impacts on current paid workforce participation: Major Report 2025 draws on data from […]
What’s in the NSW Budget for the Illawarra’s women?
Everything you need to know about how the NSW Budget affects women.
Australia releases first national guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss
A key update is the revised definition of recurrent miscarriage: now recognised as two or more losses, not necessarily consecutive.
What you need to know about bowel control
Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Editt Melgarejo shared practical advice on what’s normal for the bowel.
UK votes to decriminalise abortion
“We believe women around the globe should have safe, timely, legal and affordable access to abortion.”
