Treasurer – Board Member Opportunity
Women’s Health Action is looking for a Treasurer to join our Board! We’re seeking someone who can help guide the financial sustainability of our organisation…
The WHA team is hiring! Applications close 5pm Wednesday 8th of June 2022
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…
Period product donation boxes now in The Warehouse!
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…
25% of surveyed New Zealanders not using their preferred contraceptive
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…
Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic
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…
Impact of COVID-19 on Well Child Tamariki Ora Services
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…
Women’s Health Action is seeking a Treasurer to join our dynamic Board
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…
$242 million boost for mothers and maternity services
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…
COVID-19 Older Women Survey
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…
COVID-19 Maternity Survey
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…
Health and Disability System Review
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…
Impacts and Insights from Big Latch On 2019
As we start planning for BLO 2020, we look back to last year to reflect on the event’s success as a celebration of mums and…
The Abortion Legislation Committee has released their report
This week the Abortion Legislation Committee released their report on the Abortion Legislation Bill. This report includes the Committee’s recommendations for the new abortion law….
Women’s Health Action are seeking additional Board members
7th February 2020 CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS Women’s Health Action are seeking additional Board members. We are a charitable trust which exists to provide information,…
Cervical Screening Age Raised to 25 years
As of November 2019 the age for cervical screening (smear tests) in New Zealand has been raised from 20 years to 25 years. The National…
Contraceptive IUD funding: How will it work and what does it mean for women?
Women seeking long-term contraceptives now have more options to choose from following Pharmac’s announcement it will fund Mirena and Jaydess from next month. The Government’s drug…
The Business Of Breastfeeding: The CEOs Redefining Motherhood and Work
Breastfeeding offers plenty of health benefits both for the baby and the mother. When it’s time to go back to the office, many mothers wish to…
It’s time to talk about bodies after birth, and not just stretch marks
The impact of pregnancy and birth on the body is immense, yet we rarely discuss the ways it impacts women’s lives, says Emily Writes. Before…
What Women Want
In 2018 WHA celebrated 125 years of women’s suffrage in style, in collaboration with a wonderful, inspiring and diverse range of women in the form…
Hormonal Contraception after Pregnancy Survey
Kia ora! WHA has recently been a part of the ‘Hormonal Contraception after Pregnancy’ survey and its development. This survey has been developed to better…
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Not sure what’s normal when it comes to vaginal health?Learn the difference between the vulva and vagina, how to care for them, what’s considered normal, and when it might be time to seek medical advice.Visit our Vaginal Health page for information on discharge, odour, thrush, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal dryness, vulvodynia, and more.www.womens-health.org.nz/health-topics/vaginal-health/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood can bring huge emotional and physical changes. While “Baby Blues” are common in the first weeks after birth, ongoing feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, fear, or disconnection are also something many people experience.💜 Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.If you’re worried about yourself or someone you know, there are organisations across Aotearoa that can help support you through pregnancy and early parenthood.For more information and support visit:• Mental Health Foundation NZ @mentalhealthfoundationnz • Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) @PerinatalAnxietyDepressionAotearoa• Mothers Matter @mothersmatternzLearn more at www.womens-health.org.nz/health-topics/pregnancy/#maternalmentalhealth #maternalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth ... See MoreSee Less
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A bill that seeks to define the terms “woman” and “man” in law has been condemned by experts in transgender and women’s healthcare who say it has the potential to perpetuate significant harm on an already marginalised group.As a national organisation working across the full spectrum of women’s health, Women’s Health Action listens to and elevates the voices of women, gender diverse communities, and their whānau, Women’s Health Action general manager Isis McKay says.“Our perspectives, feedback, and recommendations are grounded in what people identify as the barriers and enablers shaping their health and wellbeing. While the issues raised with us are diverse and wide-ranging, the need for legislation to define the terms ‘woman’ or ‘man’ is not among them.“It is not a priority, and it is not something our organisation – or the communities we work alongside – have called for.”Read the full article here: www.pharmacytoday.co.nz/article/news/health-experts-dub-nz-firsts-man-and-woman-bill-farcical-uns... ... See MoreSee Less
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It has recently been announced that Victoria’s network of 20 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Hubs will offer the green whistle (Penthrox) as a pain relief option for IUD procedures. This has come in response to the 'Inquiry into Women's Pain' found that intrauterine device (IUD) procedures often cause serious pain and it's recommendations.In 2024 Women's Health Action released our 'IUD Experiences in Aotearoa 2024 Survey Report.' This report explores the diverse experiences of individuals regarding IUDs, drawing from survey responses that highlight physical, mental, and emotional aspects of care inside Aotearoa New Zealand. This post highlights specifically the topic of pain inside our report as a part of the current discussion. We invite you to read this report on our website: www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/www.health.vic.gov.au/inquiry-into-womens-pain#womenshealth #reproductivehealth #iud #iudinsertion ... See MoreSee Less
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