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A Voice for Change

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

Commentary

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.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Conference Kath Mazzella OAM Keynote Speaker

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I am honoured to present at the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Conference Keynote Speaker

https://www.nursingmidwiferyconference.com.au/keynote-speakers/ Kath Mazzella OAM  5th Australian Nursing & Midwifery Conference 2021 Riding the Waves of Change, Forging the Future: Nursing & Midwifery practice, research & education 6-7 May 2021, Newcastle,

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.

Undies for Better Understanding Workshop GYN Health

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I am a gynaecological cancer survivor, recipient of 10 awards for my advocacy in lobbying for greater community education to help break down stigma, barriers and taboos. I encourage you to join the Undies for Better Understanding campaign and workshop to help share the importance of Gynaecological and related mental health issues as a voice for women.  I am available to present to your community.  Contact me for more information: kath.mazzella@bigpond.com

 

Gynaecological Awareness Information Network Inc. (GAIN) 20 year celebration

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Twenty years ago I established GAIN after gathering like minded woman who could see the big picture and need to give voice to women suffering in silence.  Today I  am a separate identity to GAIN and wish to congratulate Catherine Aurubind and her team at GAIN Inc for keeping on keeping and making it the success it is today.  Given the Health Minister Roger Cook and MLA for Morley Amber-Jade Sanderson spoke in parliament house discussing Gynaecological Health awareness.  I seek others to support GAIN in there endeavours in the future.

The future hopefully with more of a division between Reproductive Health ie having babies and Gynaecological Health women’s conditions.

I wish to also thank King Edward Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor Graeme Boardley for their support over many years.

WA Minister for Health and MLA GYN Health discussion

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To celebrate the International Gynaecological Awareness Day 2020 I was more than elated to witness the Morley MLA Amber-Jade Sanderson raised a grievance on Gynaecological Health in Parliament House  with a response from the WA Minister for Health Roger Cook.

 

To read transcript from Hansard see link below: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Hansard/hansard.nsf/0/5babb6128cabcec2482585e30022a792/$FILE/A40+S1+20200910+p5703b-5705a.pdf