MS Australia was pleased to be a proud Community Partner with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health for Women’s Health Week 2020.
The national health awareness campaign, held every September, raises awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and wellbeing for all women and girls in Australia. In 2020, with an intense spotlight on health due to COVID-19, it was even more important, so Jean Hailes invited women to ‘check in on their health’ during Women’s Health Week under a health check theme.
MS Australia worked in close collaboration with state MS organisations, MS Limited (ACT, NSW, Tasmania & Victoria) and MS Queensland, to produce a full week’s program of events and resources for women and girls about health, wellbeing and MS.
'Maximise your healthcare appointments' digital flyer:
This new resource launched to coincide with Women's Health Week shares 10 strategies to help maximise your healthcare appointments that are not only relevant for people living with MS, but anyone who would like to take control and get more out of their healthcare.
Download 'Maximise your healthcare appointments' as PDF
'Diagnosis - time matters in MS' news item:
Webinar & Facebook Live full videos:
(note: the following links include now-closed registration details)
'About MS' presentation:
with Deidre Mackechnie, CEO of MS Australia
'How MS research is improving clinical care for women' webinar:
with Dr. Anneke van der Walt, Neurologist & Researcher
'What is it with hormones and MS?' webinar:
with Dr. Jeanette Lechner-Scott, Neurologist & Researcher
'Finding your voice - better outcomes & empowerment' Facebook Live:
with Dr. Sally Shaw, Psychologist with a focus on helping people with MS
'Using gender to help understand MS' webinar:
(previously titled 'MS & preventative health - understanding the links')
with Dr. Ruth Dobson, UK Neurologist & Lecturer
Full program of events:
Full program is available as printable pdf
Click on the following links for more details on events, and to register your interest:
How MS research is improving clinical care for women:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/373823367320572176?source=MSA
Finding your voice - better health outcomes and empowerment
https://www.facebook.com/MSAustralia
The impact of hormones, pregnancy and family planning on MS (What is it with hormones and MS?)
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4376962685122577424?source=MSA
Bone Health, Exercise & MS:
https://app.livestorm.co/ms-queensland/womens-health-week-bone-health-and-exercise
Bladder Management & MS:
https://app.livestorm.co/ms-queensland/womens-health-week-bladder-management
MS & Preventative Health - Understanding the links:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4578366827211043344
Short Yoga session for MS
https://www.facebook.com/msqld
Women’s Health Week 2020 ran from September 7 to 11.
For more information visit: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/