Lianne Mackessy’s Crescendo won top prize – a significant personal and industry milestone.
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Public bathing has been around for thousands of years. But ancient practices stand in stark contrast to the modern bathhouse culture taking over our cities.
Research finds period pain and heavy bleeding costs the Australian economy about A$14 billion every year in lost productivity.
Water safety experts are partnering with computer scientists to harness the power new technology to help save lives this summer.
It might sound like a good idea: making tax-deductible donations to potential Olympians and Paralympians. But there are a few potential downsides.
A new sport features two men running at each other at full pace before colliding. How is this appealing, considering the concussion risks?
Women experience more chronic conditions than men, potentially leading to higher health-care costs.
The drama comes at an important time in the debate raging over the harms posed by concussion sports.
A controversy involving a man dressing as a woman to access cheaper golf memberships highlights the challenges facing the sport, and women golfers, in Australia.
More than 85% of people with distressing menopause symptoms struggle to get appropriate care. These barriers can be compounded for LGBTQIA+ people and those living with disability.
Disability support and aged care are critical issues for the federal government right now. But what about the needs of disability carers with disability or chronic health conditions?
Research shows reproductive health issues are having an impact on the workplace and potentially the economy.
Knitting has been shown to create a flow state, reduce stress and boost overall mental health.
The federal government has announced almost $50 million in funding for gynaecological health care. But there’s more to do to help women with chronic pain.
Menopause can be a key factor in some women’s decision to retire early. But with the right interventions, workplaces can enable women to manage their symptoms and remain in the workforce.
The tournament is an opportunity to dispel period myths and put a focus on the specific needs of athletes who menstruate.
Diversity is vital for developing the AFL, but the league needs to consider the structural and cultural barriers to attracting this diverse talent in the first place.
The Qatar World Cup has attracted criticism of the country’s human rights. With Australia set to host the women’s world cup next year, there’s some work we need to do in this area, too.
This year’s Commonwealth games boasted a record number of First Nations athletes, a lot of them women. While positive, the history of the Games and potential for burn-out for athletes is very real.
While Australians should have access to menstrual leave, they also need period-friendly policies to manage their symptoms.
Tokyo will feature the most female athletes ever at an Olympics. But the Games do not have a good track record when it comes to gender equality.
You might expect progressive policies in our universities, but a parental leave system of primary and secondary caregivers – the first 93% women, the second 96% men – perpetuates the gender gap.
The Parramatta Eels are the latest NRL team to cut their cheer squad. It’s time cheerleaders were embraced as athletes.
From Queen Elizabeth to Willie Nelson, celebrities have long used their platforms to promote public health information. Why do people trust celebrities for health advice more than the government?
A trial program will provide free period products in schools in New South Wales, like South Australia and Victoria already do. The rest of Australia must follow suit.
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