Health topic quickview: Women's health

National Antenatal Care Guidelines

27 March 2013

National Evidence-Based Antenatal Care Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Government in collaboration with state and territory governments.

Breastfeeding

27 February 2013

The Australian Government is committed to protecting, promoting, supporting and monitoring breastfeeding throughout Australia.

Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling MBS Items

06 November 2012

These items provide Medicare benefits for the provision of non-directive pregnancy support counselling by eligible GPs, and psychologists, social workers and mental health nurses on referral from a GP.

Promoting Healthy Weight

25 September 2009

Promoting healthy weight focuses on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. In Australia, the 2007-08 National Health Survey showed that some 61% of the adult population (18 years and over) were overweight or obese, with 25% of these classified as obese.

Maternal and Infant Health

19 November 2008

This section of the website outlines some of the major activities which are being undertaken by the Australian Government towards improving maternal and infant health.

Women's Health - Longitudinal Study

03 December 2007

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health is a landmark 20-year study to identify trends in women’s health. The study is now past its halfway point and continues to provide valuable information on women across three generations, as a guide to future policy.

Australian Government Funding Of Gardasil®

29 November 2006

Fact sheet about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines.