Women’s Health Week is back in 2024! This year’s theme is ‘Your voice. Your choice.’ 

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls, and gender-diverse people. 

Today, 79% of employees in the health care and social assistance industry and 64% of employees in the education and training industry are women. Further statistics show that on average, Australia’s health workforce is predominantly female (74% in 2022), although health professions with higher income levels tend to have a higher representation of males. For example, in 2022, 88% of Nurses and Midwives were female compared with 45% Medical Practitioners. Other roles with underrepresentation of females include, general practitioners (48% female), periodontists (37% female) and specialists (36% female). 

Couple these statistics with the fact that life expectancy data in Australia consistently shows that women live longer than men, older Australians are more likely to be women, cared for by women. 

Whether you are giving or receiving care, it is important to remain on top of your physical and mental health.

Here are some great tips for improving your next health care visit:

1. Be open about your body. 
2. Write down what ails you. 
3. Know and communicate your family medical history.  
4. Be honest. 
5. Leverage support from family and friends.  
6. Get that second opinion. 

For support at home under private pay arrangements, government-funded home care packages, or NDIS funding, contact your local Right at Home office today. With 54 offices across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Wester Australia, ACT, and South Australia, Right at Home's quality support is only a phone call away.

Keep up to date with COVID 19 information via the following links: 

Australian Government Department of Health 

Victorian Health and Human Services 

NSW Health 

Queensland Health 

ACT Health 

WA Department of Health 

Tasmanian Department of Health 

Northern Territory Department of Health 

SA Health 

Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companionship and personal care, and assistance to seniors (elderly and aged care), and any adult who needs our care at home including adults living with a disability who want to continue to live independently or age in their home. Right at Home is your local expert for issues related to caring for your loved ones and is dedicated to keeping you informed about home care. With no package management fees, Right at Home allows you to get more care from your package or budget. 

Right at Home is a 'My Aged Care' government approved, home care provider for levels 1 – 4 and offers flexible in-home care services such as nursing care, after hospital care, post-operative care, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer's care. Right at Home also offers assistance with daily living and personal care such as grooming, hygiene, transport, shopping, meal prep, domestic services and social support, so your loved one can enjoy a more independent, vibrant life. Our nurses and caregivers are screened, highly trained, and insured prior to entering your home so you can trust us with the caregiving while you focus on your loved one. 

To find out more, please give us a call on 1300 363 802 or visit our website. 

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