Champions
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Heba Shaheed
Co-founder and CEO of The Pelvic Expert"Your pelvic health is of utmost importance and caring for it today will reap long-term benefits."
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Kath Mazzella OAM
Gynaecological health advocate"I want women to feel confident to speak with their health professionals about issues often seen as taboo or embarrassing."
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Natasha Stott Despoja AO
UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Inaugural Chair of Our Watch and Director of Global Citizen"I am committed to eliminating the scourge of violence against women..."
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Nicky Bath
CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Alliance"Focusing on our health is really important for LGBTIQ+ people, as we experience significant health disparities."
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Karen Price MBBS, FRACGP
President RACGP"Finding something to be thankful for every day is underrated... Be true to your uniquely beautiful inner self. Look after her first."
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Isobel Marshall
Young Australian of the Year 2021, Co-founder of menstrual hygiene social enterprise Taboo"I am constantly reminded of how empowering it is to understand and prioritise our health..."
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Rosemary Kariuki
Australian of the Year Local Hero 2021"Communities are the best way to pass on knowledge. By helping one woman we can maybe reach another thousand."
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Shelley Ware
Media presenter, speaker and education consultant"Keep talking to others you trust, so you can stay mentally and emotionally strong."
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Ita Buttrose AC, OBE
Journalist, author and ABC Chair"Women's Health Week is a wonderful initiative that reminds women that they need to think of good health as their number one asset."
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Tina McCarthy
Founder, Wheel Women"I always think of Women’s Health Week as my week to do something that makes me healthier and happier.”
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Melissa Doyle AM
Journalist, author and media presenter"Why did I spend so much time packing a healthy lunch box for my children every morning but spend only a few moments grabbing something on the run for myself?"
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Emily Quattrocchi
Champion for good health"I also hope that as a Women’s Health Week ambassador, my story might inspire women of all abilities to never give up.”
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Sabra Lane
ABC Broadcaster"Daily exercise, do it for life! So many women I know put other people or tasks before themselves. I know because that used to be me."
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Karen Booth
President, Australian Primary Care Nurses Association"Life’s pressures can often get in the way of good health..."
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Janet Michelmore AO
CEO & Patron, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health"Like many women, I haven’t always put my health first. Raising a family, working and looking after others always took priority."