Mythbusting and Education in Free Moree Menopause Forum

A life phase that affects 50% of the population, menopause took centre stage at the Moree Town and Country Club on Thursday, February 20. A group of women from HealthWISE created the free health education forum Menopause is Not a Dirty Word after connecting over a lack of education and resources. “We decided that rural […]
Menopause is not a Dirty Word!

Demystifying what is often considered a taboo topic, as part of World Menopause Month, HealthWISE brought together 50 community members at the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health in Tamworth on October 8 to learn about this stage of life. Developed out of a gap we saw in menopause education and open discussion, the […]
Menopause: What to eat and what to avoid

While menopause is linked to many uncomfortable symptoms and increases your risk of certain diseases, diet may help reduce symptoms and ease the transition.