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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MATES in Construction have launched the 2025 Industry Well-being Survey, supported by ASB.They’re calling for your voice to inform how we support our workforce and drive industry-wide and government-level change.Mental health in the construction industry affects not just workers and our tāne, but also their whānau, partners, and wider communities. Wāhine working in the sector often face challenges that go unheard.Each experience is unique. The more voices included, the better placed we are to advocate for meaningful change that improves well-being for everyone in construction.What’s in the survey?This year’s survey includes questions about your mental health and well-being, stressors at work and home, and what you believe would make a difference to the well-being of workers.The confidential survey is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Samoan, Tagalog, te reo Māori, and Tongan.All participants can choose to enter the draw to win a $200 supermarket voucher (three to be won) or a $100 Prezzy card (four to be won).👉 Add your voice | mates.net.nz/2025-industry-well-being-surveyPlease note: the survey includes questions about mental health and suicide. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Ministry of Health is inviting rangatahi | young people aged 16–24 with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use to help shape the future of youth wellbeing in Aotearoa 🇳🇿Be part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Study Advisory Group from August 2025 to July 2027 and make your voice count 🗣️💬📅 Applications close: 3 August 2025🔗 Apply now: forms.office.com/r/5m3eDV01fZ📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!Please share widely with your networks, add to newsletters, and help us spread the word 💙#YouthVoice #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoayouth #MinistryOfHealthNZ #YouthAdvisory #WellbeingForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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Link to survey here: tinyurl.com/EndoSleepNZA researcher from Massey University is conducting an anonymous online survey exploring the sleep experiences of people living with endometriosis, the healthcare decisions they make to address any sleep difficulties, and their experience through this process. This research aims to help inform better knowledge and care for people living with endometriosis who struggle with their sleep in New Zealand.@SWRC_nz ... See MoreSee Less
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We're spotlighting our research into people's experiences of cervical screening in Aotearoa. In 2023-2024, 165 people filled out our online survey about their experiences and their views on the new self-test. Check out our full findings here: womens-health.org.nz/health-topics/cervical-screening/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursdays in Black are running a survey on sexual violence at universities. Find the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrlg_Q0Uq1nfcNgOfSnXdr5Q8LllCSGYKAx1QnsU0E181uEA/viewformThis student-led project builds on the 2017 "In Our Own Words" report, which highlighted the widespread nature of sexual violence across tertiary campuses in Aotearoa. This survey is being relaunched to once again centre survivor voices, demand institutional accountability, and push for meaningful change.The anonymous survey is open to all current and former students of tertiary institutions across Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and will be open until 1 June. It invites participants to share their experiences of sexual harm in tertiary spaces. These stories will shape a new report to be released during Suffrage Week in September. ... See MoreSee Less
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