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Clinician’s Guide to Women

and Girls’ Health

Welcome to the Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health – a podcast dedicated to supporting the lifelong wellbeing of women and girls.

Every woman and girl deserve to thrive – physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in empowering women and girls to advocate for their health, participate fully in society, and navigate each stage of life with confidence.

An initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supported by Clinical Excellence Queensland, this series draws on the voices and lived experiences of thousands of Queenslanders and equips clinicians with expert insights and practical tools to support women and girls from early adolescence through to menopause and beyond.

Across the season, we’ll speak with leading Queensland health experts to explore topics spanning adolescence, young adulthood, motherhood, midlife, menopause, and ageing. Together, we’ll unpack the sensitive, complex, and often overlooked aspects of care that shape a woman’s health journey.

Tune in to deepen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your practice, and help women and girls take charge of their health – at every age and every stage.

Meet our host

Victoria Carthew

Victoria is a seasoned journalist, presenter, broadcaster, podcast host and emcee with over 20 years at the Seven Network. She currently hosts Weekender, showcasing Queensland’s top travel, food, wine, and adventure experiences. A trailblazer in sports media, she was Australian TV’s first female boundary rider and has covered major events from the Olympics to AFL. Victoria is a regular voice on ABC and 4BC radio, and emcees high-profile business and sports events, including for the Brisbane Broncos. She also facilitates conferences and delivers media training across industries. As co-host of the QBD Book Club and Podcast, she interviews leading global authors monthly. Off-screen, she’s a board director, fundraiser, and active volunteer, proudly serving with Point Lookout SLSC.

How to listen

Listen to Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health at the links below, or find episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, or your favourite podcast app.

Episodes

Episode 1: Navigating teen sexual health and relationships

Featuring Professor Rebecca Kimble and Elle Blackburn

Navigating teen sexual health and relationships delves into the transformative journey girls experience between the ages of 11 and 17 - a time marked by profound physical, emotional, and social change. From understanding reproductive development to learning how to advocate for their bodies, boundaries, and wellbeing, this episode highlights the critical need for guidance, respect, and role models in shaping healthy relationships.

Episode 2: Supporting teen wellbeing: Body and mind

Featuring Dr Aaron Chambers and Dr Renee Denham

In this episode, we explore the emotional and social shifts girls face between ages 11 and 17 - a time of identity, self-discovery, and growing independence. Our experts unpack the sensitive conversations health professionals must navigate, including mental health, disordered eating, and risk-taking, to better support girls through this transformative stage of adolescence.