Women’s Health Week is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health started Women’s Health Week back in 2012 to raise awareness of the health issues that affect women across their lives and address long-standing gaps in information, research and care.
Each year, Women’s Health Week allows women the space to start important conversations, reduce stigma and empower women, girls and gender-diverse people to take action for their health.
Women’s Health Week 2025
Too often, women tell us they put themselves last while juggling work, caring responsibilities and the invisible mental load. Women’s Health Week 2025 set out to shift that pattern with a simple yet powerful message: Say yes to you.
Women’s Health Week 2025 was the most impactful year in the campaign’s 12-year history. We reached more women than ever through community events, partnerships and digital channels, helping women to prioritise their health in ways that felt personal and achievable.
We launched our new digital health check tool, Her Health Check, providing women with a clear, practical starting point to put themselves first. The response was immediate and overwhelming. In just 5 days, 12,451 women used the tool, including 211 First Nations women.
At the heart of the campaign were women’s voices. Four women generously shared their personal journeys with different health conditions, inspiring thousands of others to take action for their own health and wellbeing.
“I’ve just had endo excised from my diaphragm recently! Took years of advocating for myself and my symptoms before they took it seriously too. Thank you for shining a light and sharing your story.” Reader response to a lived experience story
We also partnered with a diverse group of well-known women, including Elouise Eftos, Chantelle Otten, Allira Potter and Meissa Mason, who used their platforms to speak openly and authentically about their own health journeys. Their honesty, combined with the campaign’s use of humour and relatability, helped us engage women across generations.
Supported by all sides of government
Women’s Health Week 2025 began with the launch of Her Health Check at Australian Parliament House, led by Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Women and Indigenous Health The Hon Rebecca White MP, and strongly supported by Senators and Members of Parliament in Canberra.
Jean Hailes also joined Women’s Health Week events at the Parliament of South Australia and the Parliament of Victoria. We wish to thank Minister for Health and Wellbeing Chris Picton and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas for championing women’s health.
Supported by our partners and the community in 2025
Each day of the campaign focused on a key health topic, from heart health to mental wellbeing. With the help of our trusted partners, including the Heart Foundation and Beyond Blue, we connected women to evidence-based information and local supports.
Community participation reached new heights, with 3,132 events and activities held nationwide. We welcomed 8 new community supporters, including the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), one of the largest organisations to join us in reaching and supporting First Nations women. We also engaged 9 contributor organisations to support content development, media commentary, social media storytelling and expert review.
