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The purpose of the menopause@work network meet-ups is to provide a space where workplace professionals interested in this area can connect, share their experience , learn from each other and be inspired by what others are doing.

At each event we hear from different workplaces, or researchers who are studying this area, so we can learn from the latest theory as well as application.

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Upcoming Network Meetings

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Past Network Meetings - Recordings

Catchup on all our meetings 24/7 via the videos below

The Inside Scoop on Australia's Federal Senate Inquiry into Menopause

Senators Wendy Askew and Maria Kovacic join Thea O'Connor of Menopause at Work in conversation regarding the key recommendations contained in the Senate Inquiry into Menopause report and the implications for workplaces. 

October, 2024

What are unions doing in relation to menopause in the workplace?

Kate Marshall, Assistant National Secretary of the Health Services Union and the Assistant State Secretary of HACSU Victoria, shares developments in the campaign for Reproductive Leave, including the push for workplace accommodations as well as for paid leave.

 

March, 2024

Is menopause / menstruation leave a good idea?

Dani Howe from Western Sydney University and Endo@Work Project and Fiona Hitchener from Parents at Work examine the pros and cons of Menopause/Menstruation Leave.

November, 2023

What are workplaces doing about menopause? Learning from our Peers.

Hear how one private and one large government sector organisation have been embedding menopause awareness into their workplaces. Presenters: Rosanna Luca, Senior Engagement Officer at NSW Dept of Planning and Environment and Anu Wettasinghe, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at QBE Insurance Australia.

August, 2023

When sexed language matters - Women's Health at Work

Presenter: Karleen Gribble who is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University speaks about the importance of sexed language in communications regarding reproductive health.

 

June, 2023

What Does Best Practice Look Like?

World leaders in the menopause@work space share insights into the latest research, and the standards that workplaces need to demonstrate in order to achieve the UK's Menopause-Friendly Accreditation. 

Breast Cancer, Medical Menopause & Workplace Support

Sue Woodall Founder of LiveWorkCancer and Dr Kelly Teagle Founder of WellFemme present to the Menopause@Work Asia Pacific workplace network about breast cancer, medical menopause and how workplaces can accomodate this common health challenge.

Cognition During Menopause: Implications for Workplaces

Presenter: Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich, Monash University, Head of the Hormones and Cognition Group.

July, 2022.

Employment Law and Menopause

Presenter: Nicola Martin, partner in the Labour & Employment Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs.

March, 2022.

Getting Menopause on your workplace agenda

Presenters: Rebecca Clancy and Jill Sears from Melbourne Water and Emma Howard, National Mental Health Manager, Clayton Utz.

October 2021

How to Navigate your Career During Menopause

Presenters: Janelle Delany, partner atIBM, Sally Murphy, TAFENSW and Kerry O’Connor Highschool teacher, Logan, Queensland.

August 2021

What workplaces are doing regarding menopause at work.

Features presenters from Penny Spalding, Queensland Teachers Union, Kim Lion and Scott Laird IPG Mediabrands and Julie Stafford. University of Cantebury, New Zealand.

April 2021

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