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MP Trish Cook speaks Vulva Health awareness – Parliament House Canberra

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On 14 September 2026, Trish Cook MP spoke in the Federal Parliament’s Women’s Health debate and spoke about my advocacy for vulval health and vulval cancer. She even put the words “vulva” and “vulval cancer” into Hansard, ending with the wonderful words: “Viva la vulva.” https://www.facebook.com/reel/3355953107921611

After more than 30 years of speaking up about women’s gynaecological health, I had been feeling that perhaps some of my advocacy — including International Gynaecological Awareness Day — had fallen on deaf ears.

Finding this parliamentary record reminded me that sometimes we simply don’t get to see where the ripples go.

Here is the Hansard record for anyone who would like to read Trish’s contribution:

Federal Hansard – Women’s Health debate, 14 September 2026

I would be delighted if you felt this was something worth sharing with your networks.

With thanks,

Kath Mazzella OAM
Gynaecological Cancer Survivor | Author | Advocate
International Gynaecological Awareness Day – 10 September

Kath Mazzella OAM submission to the Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health

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Gynaecological Awareness Newsletter 2026

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Soroptimist International promoting IGAD Red Knickers

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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

RANZCOG Magazine Vulva Awareness Article

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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.