Events

Healthy Women, Healthy Gippsland Report Card Launch 

With guest of honour Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Minister for Health

Join us for the launch of the Healthy Women, Healthy Gippsland Report Card –a landmark report by Gippsland Women’s Health.

A new report by Gippsland Women’s Health has found that Gippsland women and gender diverse people face significantly poorer health outcomes than Victorian averages including higher cancer deaths and record rates of family violence to barriers in accessing care, late diagnoses, and low health literacy.

Feel more confident speaking up, asking questions, and getting the care you deserve.

As the Women’s Health Mobile Clinic visits local towns, Gippsland Women’s Health is hosting free sessions nearby to help you understand your health, know your options, and feel confident navigating your care.

This 90-minute session includes a presentation, time for questions/discussion and a light snack.

Topics covered:

• The connection between mental and physical health: All about the mental load and simple ways to integrate self-care into our daily lives.
• BreastScreen Victoria Bus & Women’s Health Mobile Clinic: Find out how to access the amazing services coming to Mallacoota and what’s involved in the appointments.
• Heart health: How heart disease affects women differently, ways to reduce risk, and the signs to look for.
• Health checks: Learn about common health risks across different stages of life and the checks that can help reduce them. We’ll also introduce the Her Health app as a tool for keeping on top of your screenings.
• Navigating pain and owning your health: Understanding and managing chronic pain, and how to advocate for yourself in the health system.

Panel and Conversation Event in Orbost

Join Gippsland Women’s Health, Orbost Regional Health and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for a conversation on women’s mental health and parenting. Together, we’ll explore women’s lived experiences, local barriers and enablers to mental wellbeing, and opportunities for community connection.

Event highlights: Panel of expert speakers, community discussion, Take-home resources and health information, plus free light lunch provided

Who should attend: Women and gender diverse people from the community, health professionals, community leaders and advocates

Panel and Conversation Event in Orbost

Join Gippsland Women’s Health, Orbost Regional Health and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for a conversation on women’s mental health and parenting. Together, we’ll explore women’s lived experiences, local barriers and enablers to mental wellbeing, and opportunities for community connection.

Event highlights: Panel of expert speakers, community discussion, Take-home resources and health information, plus free light supper provided

Who should attend: Women and gender diverse people from the community, health professionals, community leaders and advocates