Women's Health Week, Monday 7- Friday 11 September 2026

Women’s Health Week 2026

This year’s theme, do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health. Too often, women are told “you can’t do that”, and over time those messages can become the limits we place on ourselves. Below are some areas we can take small steps in. 

To fuel- Food is fuel. But sometimes eating well can feel like one more thing on an already long list – too expensive, too time-consuming or just too hard to get right. So let’s get back to basics.

To move- Too often women are told that exercise must be intense, structured or time-consuming to make a difference. But the evidence tells us otherwise. Regular movement that’s built into the rhythm of everyday life has real and lasting benefits for your physical health, your mental wellbeing and your energy levels.

To rest- Getting good sleep is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health – and for many women in Australia, it’s also one of the most difficult things to achieve. Anxiety, perimenopause, pain, shift work and small children – there are so many reasons sleep doesn’t come easily. But rest goes beyond sleep. It’s the moments in a busy day where you give yourself permission to stop – to lie down, switch off, step outside or simply not be productive for 5 minutes. Remember, rest isn’t self-indulgent. It’s how your body repairs, resets and keeps going.

To breathe- Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Hormonal changes, life stages, carrying more than your share – it’s a lot. And yet, these things are often overlooked or downplayed. It can be hard to recognise when you’re struggling, overwhelmed or feeling disconnected from yourself.

To connect- Research tells us that social connection has lasting impacts on our physical and mental health – helping you to live longer, build resilience and feel more confident. And yet, for many of us, connection is something that quietly falls to the bottom of the list. Busy schedules, distance, changing life stages, caring for others, cultural factors and disability – all of these can make staying connected more difficult.

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