About Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health
Welcome to the Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health - a podcast dedicated to supporting the lifelong wellbeing of women and girls.
Every woman and girl deserve to thrive - physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in empowering women and girls to advocate for their health, participate fully in society, and navigate each stage of life with confidence.
An initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland and funded by Clinical Excellence Queensland, this series equips clinicians with expert insights and practical tools to support women and girls from early adolescence through to menopause and beyond. Informed by more than 10,000 voices - consumers and professionals alike - through Queensland’s Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032 and the Clinical Excellence Queensland Showcase Survey, our conversations reflect real needs and lived experiences.
Across the season, we’ll speak with leading Queensland health experts to explore topics spanning adolescence, young adulthood, motherhood, midlife, menopause, and ageing. Together, we’ll unpack the sensitive, complex, and often overlooked aspects of care that shape a woman’s health journey.
Tune in to deepen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your practice, and help women and girls take charge of their health - at every age and every stage.
In this final episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we focus on healthy ageing for women over 60. This episode explores how health professionals can support older women to maintain strength, mobility, and independence in this life stage, while promoting lifestyle choices that align with their personal goals. We’re joined by Dr Sian Edwards, a Toowoomba-based GP with a strong focus on preventative care and women’s health, and Dr Anthony Villani, an accredited pract...
8 Mar 2026
Thriving in your 50s
In this episode we explore healthy ageing and the evolving health needs of women beyond menopause. As women enter their later life stages, they often face a unique blend of physical, emotional, and social changes - yet their own health can be overlooked amidst caregiving roles and shifting priorities. This episode focuses on how clinicians can provide proactive, empathetic care that supports women to age with vitality, independence, and wellbeing. We’re joined by Dr Meg Cairns, a Brisba...
1 Mar 2026
Menopause and healthy ageing
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we turn our attention to menopause - a complex life stage with significant implications for clinical practice and public health. Joining us are two leading experts: Professor Gita Mishra, founding director of the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre at the University of Queensland, and Dr Sheila Cook, endocrinologist and obstetric physician. Together, they offer an evidence-based discussion on the multif...
22 Feb 2026
Strengthening habits for women 40+
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we explore the middle years of a woman’s life - her 30s and 40s - a stage often defined by complexity, convergence, and competing demands. As women juggle careers, raise children, nurture relationships, and increasingly care for ageing parents, their own health and wellbeing needs can easily slip down the priority list. This episode examines how clinicians can better recognise and respond to the pressures of this life...
15 Feb 2026
Antenatal care in the maternal years
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we explore the life-altering transition to motherhood and how health professionals can ensure new mums feel empowered to thrive, with the right support networks around them. Building on themes from our previous series, The Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days, this episode takes a broader lens on reproductive health. We delve into the continuum of care across both primary care and maternity services, highlighting t...
8 Feb 2026
Building healthy habits in the 20s and 30s
In the fourth episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we take a deeper look at the mental and physical health of young women as they transition from school into their 20s. Building on our previous discussion of reproductive health, this episode explores how trust, connection, and open dialogue can shape a young woman’s journey into adulthood. Our guests - Accredited Practising Dietitian Lauren Pearson and psychologist Hayley Archbell - share their expertise on topi...
1 Feb 2026
Reproductive health in early adulthood
In the third episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we shift focus to young adulthood, exploring the evolving nature of women’s bodies, fertility, and the transition to independent healthcare. As women move from school into work, training, or university, they begin navigating the health system on their own - often for the first time. This episode highlights the importance of creating safe, supportive environments and the power of education in helping women make in...
18 Nov 2025
Navigating teen sexual health and relationships
In the first episode of The Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health, we explore the complex and transformative years between ages 11 and 17, when girls experience significant physical, emotional, and social changes. This conversation focuses on reproductive and sexual health during puberty, emphasising the importance of self-advocacy, body literacy, and respectful relationships. Joining the discussion are Elle Blackburn, a school-based health nurse from Children’s Hea...
18 Nov 2025
Supporting teen wellbeing: Body and mind
In the second episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we turn our attention to the emotional and social landscape of adolescence - a time when girls between the ages of 11 and 17 begin to shape their identities, assert independence, and navigate complex internal and external pressures. This episode explores the sensitive and often challenging conversations clinicians must engage in, from mental health and disordered eating to risk-taking behaviours. &nb...
17 Nov 2025
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Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health is a podcast dedicated to supporting the lifelong wellbeing of women and girls. Every woman and girl deserve to thrive – physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in empowering women and girls to advocate for their health, participate fully in society, and navigate each stage of life with confidence. An initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supported by Clinical Excellence Queensland, this serie...
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