Women's Health

Women have both general population and specific health needs, as highlighted in the National Women's Health Strategy 2020-2030, the priority focus areas range from maternal, sexual and reproductive health to healthy ageing, mental health, preventative health and chronic conditions, as well as the health impacts of violence against women.​

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In global terms, Australian women experience strong health outcomes, however there is a need to reduce the burden of disease and improve quality of life. Women are 1.6x as likely as men to suffer coexisting mental and physical illness. 

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​Women’s healthcare may include but is not limited to:​

• Cervical screening tests (a more accurate way of protecting females against cervical cancer than the old Pap test)

• Breast checks

• Referral for mammography (females aged 50-74 should get regular screening performed)

• Family planning and fertility counselling

• Contraception

• Mental health

• Menopause treatment and management​​​

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