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Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

amber22Senior Contributor03 July 2023, 10:12 am AEST

Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Join us on the 25th of July for an empowering discussion and the opportunity to share experiences as we explore the transitional phase of menopause. This discussion will touch on the phases of our adult life, our roles, hormonal changes, well-being and support available with special guest from Women’s Health Tasmania @Jen_WHT

The event start times across Australia are below:

Western Australia: 3:30pm
Northern Territory & South Australia: 5pm

Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania: 5:30pm

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below and we will tag you 30 minutes before the event starts.

New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

Over the next few weeks, have a think of some questions you'd like to ask @Jen_WHT! Hope to see you there in the chat on the night!

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Samantha92Contributor25 July 2023, 5:35 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

thank u so much

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Jen_WHTContributor25 July 2023, 5:36 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Hi @Samantha92 Welcome, so glad you have joined us for the discussion this evening. Sorry to hear things have been difficult of late.

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SweetiePieCasual Contributor25 July 2023, 5:38 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Hi I'm a newbie... here because I'm menopausal, and finding it so hard to remember good stuff about me. learning as I go about forum and how to contribute... hope this works!

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Samantha92Contributor25 July 2023, 5:38 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

thats okay it kinda helps take my mind of things going. with needing to move again an stuff it hass been hard

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amber22Senior Contributor25 July 2023, 5:39 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Welcome! @SweetiePie 🙂

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amber22Senior Contributor25 July 2023, 5:40 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Let's get started with our first question of the night for @Jen_WHT

What does Women’s Health Tasmania do?

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Jen_WHTContributor25 July 2023, 5:40 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Hi @SweetiePie So glad you decided to join us this evening. Hoping tonight's discussion will be helpful.

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor25 July 2023, 5:40 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

Welcome @SweetiePie. I'm glad you've found us here on the forums and could join the discussion tonight. Feel free to share what you feel comfortable and ask questions as we go. Keep hitting the refresh button to get the latest posts in the discussion 😊

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Jen_WHTContributor25 July 2023, 5:41 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

What does Women’s Health Tasmania do?

There are lots of things Women's Health Tas does but here it is in a bit of list.

Women’s Health Tasmania is a health promotion charity run by women for women. We have an inclusive definition of women.
We have been around since 1988.
A group of committed feminists lobbied the Tassie government for funds to start the organisation.
We are located in North Hobart, but our focus is state-wide.
We offer health promoting activities in Hobart and online (yoga, tai chi, walking group, meditation), run workshops and groups.
We undertake research and advocacy work around the health needs of women in Tasmania.
Manage Pregnancy Choices Tasmania website that gives women information about reproductive options.
We manage the Women’s Health Fund to ensure financial barriers don’t stop women accessing abortion care and provide free non-directive pregnancy choices counselling.
We offer free short-term counselling on anything affecting women’s lives.
To find out more about us go to our website https://www.womenshealthtas.org.au/

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SweetiePieCasual Contributor25 July 2023, 5:43 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday// Embracing Menopause // Tuesday 25th July 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

I would love to hear from wht re embraced menopause. It's not always easy and so complex

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