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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We’re excited to announce the release of our new report ‘IUD experiences in Aotearoa.’ We invite everyone to read this important mahi that shares the voices of over 300 people and their IUD experiences. These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain of patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with and patient centred care. You can find the full report here:www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/#womenshealth #iud #nzhealth #gynaecology #nzhealthcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for this important mahi! Every provider should read this and think about their practice.
Such important work! Thank you 🙏
This is such important mahi, thank you so much!
The Big Latch On is coming and 2025 is extra special!It’s the 20th Anniversary! 🎉Let’s join together in 2025 to celebrate breastfeeding and unique feeding journeys across Aotearoa! Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge and support each other.In a time where we need community more than ever, let's support each other today, and also come together in 2025 to continue to grow the Big Latch On community and provide safe and inclusive spaces for future generations.Host an event. Attend a gathering. Join Together. Feed Together.📅 Save the Date: 4th - 6th April 2025Visit our Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand) facebook page ... See MoreSee Less
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Is your whānau breastfeeding/chestfeeding or planning to be? We’d love to hear from you! He Wāhi Haumaru – Breastfeedingnz– Women's Health Action Trust – and Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand) are looking for whānau who are based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, to help promote breastfeeding in Aotearoa. We’re seeking out volunteers to participate in a photoshoot that will take place next month (December 2024) for breastfeeding awareness and promotion. There will be koha as thanks for your involvement. Interested in being part of this exciting campaign? Head to forms.office.com/r/6tsKE1Aqc4 and tell us more about your whānau and breastfeeding journey. We can’t wait to connect and share this stage of your journey! 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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