Top stories    

• Women taking pain medication incorrectly for period pain they feel is 'normal', study shows ABC Online 07/08/18
• New research: Sexual assault victims can often estimate their attackers’ ages accurately [Qld] Townsville Bulletin 07/08/18  

Women’s Health Victoria 

• Expressions of Interest: WHV Board Director Position - apply by 10/08/18 
• Employment Opportunity: Workforce Development Manager - apply by 12/08/18 
• Employment Opportunity: Workforce Development Officer - apply by 12/08/18 
• Workshop: Gender Equity In The Workplace - scheduled 23/08/18 

Sexual and reproductive health 

• New blood test could predict whether or not IVF will succeed Herald Sun 08/08/18 - subscriber content
• National Breastfeeding Helpline providing round-the-clock support for new mums ABC Online 07/08/18 - World Breastfeeding Week cited 
• Let’s protect, promote and support breastfeeding [Opinion] The Guardian 07/08/18 - ‘Enduring national breastfeeding strategy’ cited 
• [Shepparton opens Victoria’s] first Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder clinic ABC Online 07/08/18 

Violence prevention 

• I watched chuggers to see who they approached. I wasn't surprised [Opinion] The Age 08/08/18 - street harassment of women 

Mental health 

• Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health The Conversation 08/08/18 
• Workforce initiatives to improve Aboriginal mental health [Media Release] Victoria. Minister for Mental Health 08/08/18 
• Alcohol lobby groups accused of spreading lies to thwart new strategy The Age 01/08/18 

Gender equality / human rights 

• Demand for regional gender service prompts calls for more support beyond the cities ABC Online 08/08/18 

Other topical issues 

• The most common causes of death where you live Sydney Morning Herald 07/08/18 
• New research shows what Victorians really think about the homeless The Age. Domain 08/08/18 
• Standing desks may be key to reducing obesity rates across Australia The Age 05/08/18 
• Virtual reality technology lets people see the world through dementia sufferers’ eyes News.com.au 07/08/18 

International 

• Delhi's women shelters to be inspected after abuse allegations [India] The Guardian 07/08/18 

Jenny Ward
Policy and Health Promotion Team

* Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of Women's Health Victoria and are included as items of interest only