Overview

An information, lifestyle and behavioural based online summit for women across Australia navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Menopause and its predecessor peri-menopause are still unspoken of for many women in Australia.

Why is this so critical?

Beyond an individual’s personal wellbeing,

• 20% of the Australian workforce is in the Menopause age-bracket.

• 13% of working women are reported as leaving the workplace entirely due to impacts of menopause, whilst many others seeking lower roles to enable them to stay in the workforce and still manage symptoms.

• The highest age-specific suicide rate for females in Australia is the 45-49 year age group, followed by the 50-54 year age group (the prime ages for perimenopause symptoms).

• Hormonal changes affect pre-existing mental and neurological conditions, as well as the effectiveness of medication.

• A majority of Medical and Health Professionals are not Menopause up-to-date, and so are not taking it into consideration when managing a patients health needs – therefore women need to be advocating for themselves (and need the resources and confidence to do so).

Through our inclusive, free online Summit we aim to build awareness, empower women to have informed conversations, encourage menopause friendly life practices and support women to identify and make the changes they need to life their best life.

How we are different – we take a mind-body-emotions and whole-of-self approach. Information alone is not enough for the change women are going through at this critical part of their lives.

The Queen Be “Navigating the Change” Menopause Summit aims to provide an inclusive platform for women experiencing peri-menopause and menopause.

Through a series of online sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions, we will address the multifaceted aspects of this transition, including physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience, and lifestyle adjustments.

Participant Benefits

Whilst the benefits each person experiences will be unique to their particular situation and the extent of their involvement in the program, the anticipated benefits are as follows:

• Emotional: Validation and understanding (I’m not crazy after all), reassured, empowered to make better health decisions, confidence and a more compassionate relationship with own self.

• Mental: Reduced stress, confusion and anxiety, and able to have evidence based conversations about their health, enhanced cognitive confidence and self-awareness.

• Physical: Symptom awareness and management, personalised nutritional and exercise strategies.

• Social: Sense of community and connection, learning from peers and experts, workplace adjustment strategies (able to continue working).

Impact and Outcome

• Increase awareness and understanding of peri-menopause and menopause for women

• Provide women with practical tools, strategies and resources to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life now and in future

• Foster a supportive and inclusive community where women can share their experiences, seek support and empower each other.

• Reduce stigma and promote open conversations about menopause, encouraging women to seek help and support when needed.