What’s new in education

Ensuring women across Australia get the health information they need is one of the Foundation’s greatest challenges. Using innovative technology, we reached out via our recent webcast, which was streamed live across the country. This will remain a quality online resource, particularly for those in rural and remote communities.

Community webcast – available online now

Our first community webcast saw almost 2,000 women across the country log on to learn more about menopause.

Participants watched gynaecologist Dr Elizabeth Farrell, psychologist Dr Mandy Deeks and naturopath Ms Sandra Villella talk about the latest information on menopause symptoms, lifestyle, herbal and hormone options as well as emotional health and libido issues.

We faced many challenges with this initiative, particularly technology issues. However, enormous benefits were gained, including:

• Reaching out to all corners of the country, particularly rural and remote areas
• Offering local community centres an up to date, reliable women’s health resource
• Building relationships with local community groups

If you missed it, our community webcast and a range of questions and answers are available to view at www.jeanhailes.org.au

Endometriosis – new website

We are proud to launch a new website about endometriosis. Formerly maintained by the Endometriosis Association of Victoria, it contains information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, pregnancy/infertility and personal stories. Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition affecting approximately one in 10 women at some stage during their menstruating years.

This website will be expanded in the future to cover:

• Emotional health and wellbeing
• Natural therapies and complementary medicine
• Materials directed at health professionals

Find out more at www.endometriosis.org.au 

Upcoming national women’s health seminars

Longreach, QLD August 9

Melbourne, VIC October 12

Devonport, TAS November 21

Perth, WA Date to be advised

Please check further details including venue and time at www.jeanhailes.org.au or call tollfree on 1800 151 441

Keep up to date about women’s health issues

A range of women’s health resources are available by calling tollfree on 1800 151 441 or can be downloaded at www.jeanhailes.org.au  To find out about upcoming events and new resources, subscribe to our community email updates by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For health professionals

The Foundation has a range of professional development activities including videoconferences and webcasts, Active Learning Modules (ALMs) and GP and health professional seminars. To subscribe to our health professional email update send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Content Updated May 31, 2008