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Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues

Around the Globe

Women’s Health Red Knickers Photoshoot 6 July 2025 10am

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We are seeking women and men !! over 18 – we want as many of you as we can get together. Why? to do a community photo shoot to raise awareness for gynaecological and women’s health. In lead up to the International Gynaecological Awareness Day 10th September 2025. Particularly the topic of Vulva Cancer. Yes, Vulva Cancer…. the under discussed, miseducated, unknown, the what do you mean, I’ve never heard of it….. Vulva cancer.

What we need from you

Simply: Dress in Pink, Red or Purple Bring friends Be part of a large group photo. Some ladies will hold: Gyno Awareness signs Crocheted Knickers Vulva Wands Red Roses and Tulips The morning will include a guest speech by Kath Mazzella OAM, who is one of the most incredible women’s health advocate I have met.

Address: The Gary Holland Centre 19 Kent Street Rockingham https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bfhb1V3Bb6aFH4Nr5

Celebrating VULVember month

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Celebrating VULVember month

Millions of global women have vulval conditions yet very little open conversations. Seems these women don’t have a voice due to lack of research funding education and support. Why not use this month to help share the message and create conversations with your community. Vulval health is so precious to every women in the world.

VIVA LA FEMME Empower Me High Tea

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Purchase tickets at: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6oq9q/empower_me_high_tea.aspx

Are you getting a bit tired of living life on the hamster wheel? Busy mums needing a good excuse for some time out to catch up with friends, or feeling a bit lonely and need to make some new connections. Are you a little bit jaded and need to see how others are letting their light shine in the local community. Want to listen to hear from women who have overcome their own adversities and are leading the way for other women to be inspired. Do you know someone who is frustrated by niggly women’s health issues and finding there is a lack of awareness, information and knowledge of where to seek help or support.

The exclusive Viva La Femme 2021 Empower Me High Teas have been created to connect like-minded, local women in a welcoming, empowering, relaxed and fun environment.

Our incredible guest speakers will educate and inspire you to live a life YOU LOVE!!!

Kath Mazzella OAM – WA Senior Australian of the Year 2018 – will discuss how her resilience and tenacity is slowly changing the world.
Hayley Solich – Women Can – Power of Positive Connections

Kylie Bonnor – Major Breakthroughs – Mental Wellbeing and Gender Difference; what is YOUR Superpower

What else you can expect from Empower Me High Teas:

* Indulgent Food
* Entertainment
* Inspirational Speakers

*Education

* Giveaways and Prizes

* A fun space for you to make new friends and let your hair down. $6.50/glass Champagne available for purchase

There are LIMITED tickets for this event and going by the overwhelming response since our announcement, they’re going to sell out extremely quickly. So grab your tickets ASAP so you do not miss out!!

See you there! Viva La Femme!

Tickets $27 (+ booking fees)

VIVALAFEMME Empower Me High Tea Maylands

Sanctuary of Ananda Event

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Hot off the press. Catherine Wood has organised this wonderful event for all. Catherine’s work is very sensual which is part of my drive for women to understand the inner core of being a woman. For those that have followed me in the past it would be great to see you at this wonderful event to learn more about yourself and to share this imperative knowledge with your Mothers Sisters Daughters work colleagues, not to mention men and families.

International Gynaecological Awareness Day celebration – progress

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Well what a lead up to the Gynaecological Awareness Day with momentum forging ahead.  What’s most exciting was the collaboration with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology acknowledging and sharing links of women’s issues.

“Today is International Gynaecological Awareness Day, and we’d like to highlight the emotional, social and psychological impacts of living with a gynaecological condition. Persistent pelvic pain, for instance, can have a profound impact on many aspects of life and functioning, affecting a woman’s identity, ability to be intimate and the capacity to have and care for children. Learn more with this O&G Mag article: https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/21/2-21/the-stigma-of-pain/ #IGAD

 #IGAD While pain is part of our working lives, coping with distressed patients may seem overwhelming. This article provides suggestions to enhance and support your management of patients with chronic pain, anxiety and depression: https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/20/3-20/mental-health-and-pelvic-pain/

 #IGAD Perinatal mental health difficulties related to depression, anxiety and trauma are more common than often thought. Such difficulties are likely to recur in other pregnancies, can become chronic and have long-term consequences for the mother, her infant and relationships with others: “https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/20/3-20/birth-trauma-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

 People from around the world have also joined in the IGAD campaign. Please share this link to encourage others to celebrate #IGAD2020.