Melissa Billiau and Dr Sarah Thomas

Melissa Billiau is an advanced pelvic health physiotherapist with over 12 years’ experience working with women’s and men’s pelvic health concerns. She is the clinical lead in a primary health clinic at Ripley Satellite Hospital supporting Specialist Outpatient Department waitlists for Gynaecology and Urology.

Dr Sarah Thomas is a Perinatal Psychiatrist, currently working at the Mater Mothers Hospital in Brisbane in a Consultation Liaison role, Sarah leads the Perinatal Psychiatry clinic at Catherine’s House for Mothers, Babies and Families, as well as working at the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health providing psychiatric care to First Nations Women in the Birthing In Our Community program. Sarah is passionate about upskilling other healthcare professionals working in the perinatal space with mental health education.

Episode 6: Thriving as a new mum

Recovering and thriving as a new mum  

This episode focuses on the physical and mental health aspects of new mums as they transition into motherhood.

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From walking to gardening, every move counts in statewide challenge

Health and Wellbeing Queensland prevention partner 10,000 Steps is encouraging Queenslanders to find ways to increase physical activity as part
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The case for early screening: addressing the rise of type 2 diabetes in children

With nearly 1.3 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and more than 300 new cases diagnosed daily, diabetes is
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Step out to join the 2026 Move Together Challenge

The 2026 Move Together Challenge is encouraging Queenslanders to move more at a time, place and pace that works for
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Building a Prevention 2.0 ecosystem to tackle chronic disease

Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Prevention 2.0 approach tackles chronic disease through partnerships, prevention and system-wide action.
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New movement guidelines shift focus on 24-hour cycle for health

The Australian Government’s new 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults and Older Adults reshape how we think about healthy living, recognising
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Hospitals achieve record results in healthy food, drink audit

Queensland’s public healthcare facilities are delivering record results in creating healthier food and drink environments, with the latest statewide audit

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