Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health

Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health

Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health

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. The series spans 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.

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.

Healthy ageing in the senior years: enhancing outcomes for women beyond 60

In this final episode, we explore what healthy ageing looks like for women over 60.

Thriving in your 50s: Ageing well

In this episode, we focus on women’s health beyond menopause. As women enter later life stages, their health needs evolve.

Menopause & ageing: Evidence, experience and epidemiology

In this episode, we unpack the multifaceted experience of menopause and its broader implications for clinical care and public health.

Strengthening habits for women 40+: Mental health and chronic disease

The middle years of a woman’s life are often defined by complexity, convergence, and competing demands.

Antenatal care in the maternal years: Helping new mums thrive

We explore the life-altering transition to motherhood and how health professionals can ensure new mums feel empowered to thrive.

Building healthy habits in the 20s and 30s: Normalising mental health for our girls

In this episode, our experts unpack how trust and connection can shape a young woman’s journey into adulthood.

Reproductive health in early adulthood: Setting girls up to keep learning about their health

This episode explores the journey into adulthood and the evolving nature of women’s bodies and fertility.

Supporting teen wellbeing: Body and mind

Explore the emotional and social shifts girls face between ages 11 and 17 - a time of identity and self-discovery.

Navigating teen sexual health and relationships

Navigating teen sexual health and relationships delves into the transformative journey girls experience between the ages of 11 and 17.

Media and news

Latest articles

Read the latest Health and Wellbeing Queensland news, opinions and media releases.

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