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We are looking for a Health Promotion and Events Coordinator. This is a paid part-time position within a small but hardworking team, with flexible working arrangements and the ability to work from home.

A recent partnership between The Warehouse and The Period Place has meant donation boxes for period products are now installed in 10 Warehouse locations. Shoppers are able to place purchased period products into the donation boxes, which will then be distributed by The Period Place.   Period products are a Read more…

The results of Family Planning’s contraceptive use survey have been released. A concerning result was that one in four respondents are not using their preferred contraception method. This was primarily due to lack of time (25%) and cost (20%). The results of the survey indicate an ongoing need to invest Read more…

The Australian Breastfeeding Association has published a report on the concerns of mothers seeking breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ABA volunteers who assisted them. Abstract “Concerns of mothers seeking breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the experiences of Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers who assisted them, Read more…

A report on how Well Child/Tamariki Ora services were delivered during the COVID-19 national lockdown has been released. The report examines the strengths and challenges experienced by Well Child Tamariki Ora during COVID-19 restrictions, and provides feedback on how what needs to be considered as we move through future alert Read more…

Women’s Health Action (WHA) is a charitable trust, which exists to provide information, education and advocacy on women’s health matters. For 35 years, we have worked to reduce inequalities, draw attention to the social determinants of health and take an assets-based approach to health promotion and disease prevention. We have Read more…

Women’s Health Action welcomes Julie Anne Genter’s announcement today about additional government funding for maternity services. Investment in the sustainability of midwifery-led maternity care is an investment in the wellbeing of whānau, and healthy, thriving communities. Midwives are a key part of primary health services in Aotearoa. Our midwifery-led maternity Read more…

Covid-19 has prompted unexpected change to our way of life in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly in regard to those aged 60 years and over. Women’s Health Action surveyed 209 women living in Aotearoa New Zealand on their information and support needs during Covid-19.   The key themes that emerged from Read more…

Covid-19 prompted unexpected change to the way’s whānau expect to birth and parent infants and young children. Women’s Health Action surveyed 465 people living in Aotearoa New Zealand on their experiences of being pregnant, birthing and caring for young children during Covid-19. The key themes this survey addressed were birthing, Read more…

On June 16th the Health and Disability System Review was published. This review has been in the works for the past two years, led by Heather Simpson and commissioned by (former) Health Minister Dr David Clark. The report investigated how the current health and disability system functions in Aotearoa New Read more…