The WHA team is hiring! Applications close 5pm Wednesday 8th of June 2022
We are looking for a Health Promotion and Events Coordinator. This is a paid part-time position within a small but hardworking team, with flexible working…
Period product donation boxes now in The Warehouse!
A recent partnership between The Warehouse and The Period Place has meant donation boxes for period products are now installed in 10 Warehouse locations. Shoppers…
25% of surveyed New Zealanders not using their preferred contraceptive
The results of Family Planning’s contraceptive use survey have been released. A concerning result was that one in four respondents are not using their preferred…
Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Australian Breastfeeding Association has published a report on the concerns of mothers seeking breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ABA volunteers who…
Impact of COVID-19 on Well Child Tamariki Ora Services
A report on how Well Child/Tamariki Ora services were delivered during the COVID-19 national lockdown has been released. The report examines the strengths and challenges…
Women’s Health Action is seeking a Treasurer to join our dynamic Board
Women’s Health Action (WHA) is a charitable trust, which exists to provide information, education and advocacy on women’s health matters. For 35 years, we have…
$242 million boost for mothers and maternity services
Women’s Health Action welcomes Julie Anne Genter’s announcement today about additional government funding for maternity services. Investment in the sustainability of midwifery-led maternity care is…
COVID-19 Older Women Survey
Covid-19 has prompted unexpected change to our way of life in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly in regard to those aged 60 years and over. Women’s…
COVID-19 Maternity Survey
Covid-19 prompted unexpected change to the way’s whānau expect to birth and parent infants and young children. Women’s Health Action surveyed 465 people living in…
Health and Disability System Review
On June 16th the Health and Disability System Review was published. This review has been in the works for the past two years, led by…
Impacts and Insights from Big Latch On 2019
As we start planning for BLO 2020, we look back to last year to reflect on the event’s success as a celebration of mums and…
The Abortion Legislation Committee has released their report
This week the Abortion Legislation Committee released their report on the Abortion Legislation Bill. This report includes the Committee’s recommendations for the new abortion law….
Women’s Health Action are seeking additional Board members
7th February 2020 CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS Women’s Health Action are seeking additional Board members. We are a charitable trust which exists to provide information,…
Cervical Screening Age Raised to 25 years
As of November 2019 the age for cervical screening (smear tests) in New Zealand has been raised from 20 years to 25 years. The National…
Contraceptive IUD funding: How will it work and what does it mean for women?
Women seeking long-term contraceptives now have more options to choose from following Pharmac’s announcement it will fund Mirena and Jaydess from next month. The Government’s drug…
The Business Of Breastfeeding: The CEOs Redefining Motherhood and Work
Breastfeeding offers plenty of health benefits both for the baby and the mother. When it’s time to go back to the office, many mothers wish to…
It’s time to talk about bodies after birth, and not just stretch marks
The impact of pregnancy and birth on the body is immense, yet we rarely discuss the ways it impacts women’s lives, says Emily Writes. Before…
What Women Want
In 2018 WHA celebrated 125 years of women’s suffrage in style, in collaboration with a wonderful, inspiring and diverse range of women in the form…
Hormonal Contraception after Pregnancy Survey
Kia ora! WHA has recently been a part of the ‘Hormonal Contraception after Pregnancy’ survey and its development. This survey has been developed to better…
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Kia ora, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Talohani, Bula vinaka, Ni Hao, Namaste, Greetings!Attention Waikato whānau!Te Whatu Ora Waikato are looking for some awesome consumer representatives to join their maternity governance group.Representatives should:· Have used Waikato District maternity service within the past two years· Have connections with whānau using maternity and or child health services · Have the ability to take a wider Waikato District view as well as a local community perspective.This is rewarding mahi! Advice given by consumers aids the goal that all people and cultures within the community are equally represented, and that differences and diversity are embraced in a non-judgemental way.Please PM us for a full description of what is required. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join our friends at the Inclusive Maternity Research Forum on Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9am-5pm, at AUT University South Campus. Hear from a diverse range of speakers and participate in this vital wānanga-style exchange, as we explore how maternity research in Aotearoa can be more inclusive of diverse communities.Kai provided - all welcome! Please RSVP to [email protected] (including dietary requirements) 🌸 ... See MoreSee Less
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