It felt a bit like Federal Budget night last night as women around Australia sat waiting for the findings of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee on Perimenopause and Menopause to be released.

There were winners and losers, mixed feelings, and in some cases outright anger at the findings of the Inquiry. Most people got a mention across one of five broad areas for change.

As the workforce continues to evolve, workplaces must adapt to support the needs of all employees, including those experiencing menopause. Organisations who want to support their workforce with a menopause policy are finding it difficult to understand which provisions to include - and it’s no wonder, given the current lack of knowledge of menopause and its impacts

Menopause is gaining well-deserved attention in the workplace. As a result, we’re seeing an increasing number of forward-thinking employers around the world adopting menopause policies or guidance documents.

This article explores different aspects of menopause policy, including the global landscape, how to create an effective policy to suit your organisation and the potential benefits it offers to both women and organisations.

Life is complicated for most people aged 45 - 60, not in the least because of the impact of family responsibilities, work pressures, gender discrimination and significant life events including menopause. This perfect storm can affect a woman’s financial stability - from her capacity to earn, save and to retire well. This article summarises some key challenges women face, and outlines three strategies to prepare for financial stability in midlife.

Teaching is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding career. Teachers experience high levels of stress at work, and this stress can intensify the symptoms of menopause.

In a workforce that is 75% female, around 82,576 women are likely to be impacted by menopause and retire by the age of 54. If we are to keep our teachers well and at work, we need to understand the impact of menopause on teachers in Australia and identify opportunities to make positive changes in this important sector.