Learn about Jean Hailes and their national campaign, Women's Health Week. Discover the work they do and the free resources they have to support women's health.
What is Jean Hailes for Women's Health?
Jean Hailes for Women's Health (or Jean Hailes for short) is a national not-for-profit organisation. It provides free, expert-reviewed health information for women at every life stage.
Who is Jean Hailes?
Dr Jean Hailes AM was an Australian GP. She was one of the first to raise awareness about the health issues faced by midlife women.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health continues her legacy by empowering women to age with confidence and clarity.
What is Women's Health Week in Australia?
Women's Health Week is held in the first week of September. It's a national campaign to help women take charge of their health, run by Jean Hailes.
Women's Health Week is a great opportunity to explore Jean Hailes' resources that support healthy ageing. This includes tools like the Healthy Ageing Hub for women over 50.
What is healthy ageing?
Healthy ageing means making choices that help you maintain your physical, mental, and social health. This includes choices about what you eat, how much you move, and how you use your brain.
Making healthy lifestyle choices can help you live independently for as long as possible. It can also help you stay connected to the people and places that bring you joy.
Learn more about healthy ageingWhat is the Healthy Ageing Hub?
The Healthy Ageing Hub is a dedicated online space created by Jean Hailes. It's designed to help you manage age-related health changes with:
- Practical tips to look after your memory and brain health
- Ways to stay socially connected with friends, family, and community
- Simple strategies to promote bladder and bowel health (including digestion and continence)
How does the Hub support women over 50?
For women over 50, the Hub can give you tools to age in line with your:
- Goals
- Values
- Lifestyle
The topics in the Healthy Ageing Hub focus on the parts of life that matter for ageing well. They're reviewed by medical experts, written in plain language, and supported by visual diagrams and images. They're purpose-built to keep you active, engaged, and connected to a life that feels meaningful.
What makes the Hub great?
The Hub and all its resources are free and available online. The health content comes in many easy-to-use formats to suit different needs, including:
- Articles
- Fact sheets
- Videos
- Podcasts
The content in the Healthy Ageing Hub is tailored to different life stages. It recommends health checks and wellness tips based on where you are in life.
When should you use the Healthy Ageing Hub?
The Healthy Ageing Hub is a great go-to whenever you want to learn more about your health. That could be when you notice symptoms, are preparing for a GP visit, or simply want to stay informed.
With Women's Health Week on the horizon, now's an especially good time to visit the Hub.
This year’s theme, 'Say yes to you', encourages:
- Staying up to date with health checks
- Speaking up during appointments
- Doing things that help you feel your best
Jean Hailes' Healthy Ageing Hub makes it easier to say yes to what’s best for you and your health.
Check in on your health with Her Health Check
Here's another way to say yes to your health: Try using Her Health Check. It's a new digital tool by Jean Hailes, available through smartphones and laptops.
In just a few clicks, Her Health Check helps you figure out which health checks and screenings you might need. This online tool is backed by clinical experts, and it takes the guesswork out of staying well.
Check out Jean Hailes' Her Health CheckStart ageing your way today
Discover practical tips and resources at Jean Hailes' Healthy Ageing Hub. Bookmark it or share it with friends to keep the conversation going.
It’s never too late to look after your health and feel good about ageing. Making time for your health, even in the smallest of ways, can lead to big changes. You can learn more about ageing your way on the LiveUp website.
Learn how to age your wayReferences
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). About us. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/about
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). About Women’s Health Week. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/about
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). Dr Jean Hailes. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/about/our-people/dr-jean-hailes
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). Healthy ageing. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/healthy-ageing
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). Spotlight on ageing well. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/spotlight-on-ageing-well
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). What we do. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/about/what-we-do
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