To celebrate of Women’s Health Week from September 4-8, the Network of Greek-Australian Women’s Intellectual Nutrition (Food For Thought) is organising an open online seminar on Sunday, September 10, at 8pm.
Within the framework of this seminar, which will be conducted via Zoom, four distinguished experts in their respective fields will each delve into crucial aspects of women’s health.
Professor Lily Stojanovska, an Honorary Professor at Victoria University and a lecturer at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), will discuss menopause.
Melpomeni Malamouli, a doctoral candidate at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Victoria University, will explain Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Magdalena Simonis, an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, a physician with specialisation in women’s health, will talk about endometriosis.
Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos, the head of the Immunology and Translational Research Group at Victoria University, will address the topic of cancer.
The theme for this year’s Women’s Health Week is “Grow Your Knowledge”.
It aims to empower women to make informed decisions about their health by providing easily comprehensible information.
Participation in the online seminar for Women’s Health Week, organised by the Network of Greek-Australian Women’s Intellectual Nutrition (Food For Thought), is open to all.
However, to receive the relevant link, you need to register at www.trybooking.com/CLIIU.
YOUR GOVERNMENT INVITES YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORY
As part of this year’s Women’s Health Week, the Federal Government encourages women to seize the opportunity and share their experiences regarding the biases prevalent in the healthcare system through the first-of-its-kind public consultation in Australia.
According to a press release by Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney, individuals from communities that often face additional challenges are encouraged to participate.
This includes First Nations people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, those from regional and remote communities, and people with disabilities.
Everyone is welcome to participate, including patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and other interested parties.
Responses can be anonymous and submitted via audio, video, or written format.
The questionnaire is available in 17 different languages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to share their stories in their native languages.
More than 1,500 individuals have already submitted comments through the online portal.
“From delayed diagnoses, pharmaceutical treatments, pain dismissal, or other symptoms, to the lack of research and evidence used in the treatment of women, there are many unique challenges that women face within the healthcare system,” said the press release.
The results of the research will aid the National Women’s Health Advisory Council in making recommendations to reduce gender-based bias in healthcare and improve health outcomes for women of all ages in Australia.
To participate in the public consultation, please RSVP before Friday, October 13, 2023, via www.health.gov.au/womens-health-advisory-council
