Women's Health Week
Women’s Health Week (1–5 September 2026), led by the Jean Hailes Foundation, is Australia’s biggest week dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, do it anyway, is all about taking small steps towards your health – even when life is busy, motivation is low or things don’t go exactly to plan.
Jean Hailes has been a trusted leader in women’s health for more than 30 years, providing evidence-based information, resources and services to support the health of women, girls and gender-diverse people across Australia. Throughout Women’s Health Week, Jean Hailes explores different areas of health and wellbeing, sharing practical information, expert advice and real stories to help people make informed decisions about their health.
At Deakin, we want to support you to look after your health and wellbeing while you navigate study, work, relationships and everything else life brings your way. Women’s Health Week is a chance to put your health back on the list and think about the small, realistic steps you can take to feel your best.
Women’s Health Week Panel Event 2026
To celebrate the week, join us online for our Women’s Health Week Panel on Thursday 10 September. Hosted by Deakin Wellbeing Ambassador Abbey Melnyk, the panel brings together a range of voices from across Deakin and the wider community to explore the five Women’s Health Week themes.
We’ll chat about what it really means to fuel, move, rest, breathe and connect as a student, from eating well on a budget and finding enjoyable ways to be active, to getting enough rest, managing stress, building connection and looking after your sexual health.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved through anonymous polls, activities and Q&A – so bring your questions, share your thoughts or simply tune in and listen.
