Women in Melton and surrounding areas have the opportunity to hear leading experts speak on midlife women’s health on the evening of Thursday November 8 at the Senior Citizens Hall, McKenzie St in Melton.

National organisation, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health have joined with Zonta International / Zonta Club of Melton in this initiative aimed at educating women on midlife women’s health.  The day is sponsored by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and members of the Veteran community are welcome to attend.

Women attending can expect to hear relevant, reliable and researched information and practical tips about midlife health, menopause, treatment of symptoms including herbal and hormone therapies, and self-management strategies including healthy eating, physical activity and emotional health and wellbeing.

Speakers include GP Dr Marnie Newman and naturopath Sandra Villella from the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health, as well as Ms Erin Bonavia, a Health Promotion Officer from Djerriwarrh Health Services

“It is so important for women to have the opportunities to explore their health options so they can think about their own needs and make choices that are right for them,” says Dr Marnie Newman. “So many things have an effect on our wellbeing. It’s great to know there is so much we can do ourselves to change our health and wellbeing.”

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is an independent, not-for-profit health foundation, largely funded by the federal government and private donations. The Foundation cares for the health and wellbeing of Australia’s five million women aged 35 plus.

Zonta International is a worldwide service organisation working to advance the status of women.  Zonta envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognised as human rights and where every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

Cost is $2 (pay at the door). The evening goes from 7:00pm – 9:30pm (doors open 6:30pm). For bookings please call Margery on 9360 5459 or Judy on 9747 3556

For more information or interviews with the speakers, please contact:
Erin Bevege on (03) 9562 6771 (BH)
Aleeza Zohar on 0425 758 729 (AH)
www.jeanhailes.org.au

This event is proudly sponsored by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.