As we recognise Women’s Health Day, it is an important opportunity to highlight menopause as a significant and increasingly important area of women’s health.
Across Australia, around one in four women experience severe or complex menopause symptoms requiring additional clinical care, while another 25% report symptoms that significantly affect their daily life.
With growing community awareness and more women seeking care, health professionals play a vital role in improving menopause outcomes.
Strengthening knowledge, confidence and clinical capability across the health care workforce is essential to ensuring women receive timely, informed and compassionate care throughout this stage of life.
A range of evidence-based professional development opportunities and clinical resources are available to assist health professionals in delivering best-practice menopause care:
- Managing Menopause in General Practice (CPD-accredited) – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Menopause Education Program – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Understanding Menopause for Nurses and Midwives – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Practitioner Toolkit for Managing Menopause – Monash University Women’s Health Research Program
- CPD-Accredited E-Learning Modules – Australasian Menopause Society
- Clinical Guidelines, Resources & Webinars – Australasian Menopause Society
In addition, the Department of Health Disability and Ageing has developed new menopause information and resources for community. These resources aim to improve awareness, support informed conversations, and help women better understand the range of symptoms, treatment options and care pathways available during midlife.
Women’s Health Day provides a timely reminder of the importance of prioritising menopause education, reducing stigma and ensuring women feel heard throughout their health care journey. By continuing to build capability and confidence across the sector, health professionals can help improve health outcomes and create more informed, accessible and culturally safe menopause care for all women.