Women's Health Resources
Supporting women’s health across the lifespan requires timely access to high-quality, evidence-based information and referral pathways. This page curates a range of trusted resources to assist clinicians in the prevention, early detection, and management of key women’s health issues. It is designed to support informed clinical decision-making, facilitate patient education, and strengthen connections to local services and care pathways across the region.
SEMPHN has a number of resources available related to women's health.
Menopause Resources
Professional development courses and resources are available for health professionals seeking to increase their understanding of the menopause transition.
The list below includes courses and information suitable for GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, specialists, allied health workers, nurses and midwives. They help support recognition of menopause and perimenopause presentations, evidence-based management in general practice, and informed discussions with patients.
Managing menopause in general practice (CPD-accredited) – Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Understanding menopause for nurses and midwives – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Practitioner Toolkit for Managing Menopause – Women’s Health Research Program in the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
E-learning modules for a range of health professionals on managing women’s midlife health issues including menopause (CPD-accredited) – Australasian Menopause Society
Information, guidelines and webinars (resources) for health professionals - Australasian Menopause Society
Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
The Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance QHUB website provides access to resources, webinars and other educational activities, aimed at increasing professional knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based management of menopause symptoms. The QHUB provides a number of resources including a Clinical Guide for health professionals, and a Decision Aid to support shared decision-making for clinicians and their patients.
Information on educational opportunities can be accessed via the QHUB website.
Two MBS items for health assessments for menopause and perimenopause, (MBS Items 695 and 19000), commenced on 1 July 2025 to support these conversations with your patients. For more information, access these links:
