Supporting lesbian, bisexual and queer cisgender women through premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause and menopause.
This webinar will explore how tailored health information and clinical care can better support lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ+) cisgender women experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause, and menopause.
The discussion will highlight new fact sheets co-developed by Jean Hailes for Women and LHA, based on existing Jean Hailes resources and updated with input from LHA and its member organisations to ensure relevance for LBQ+ cisgender women.
The session will bring together lived-experience and clinical perspectives to explore how these conditions are experienced, understood and managed, and the role inclusive health communication can play in improving outcomes for LBQ+ women.
Specific resources will be developed for trans men, non-binary and gender-diverse people assigned female at birth, experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder, perimenopause and menopause. We look forward to discussing those tailored resources and supports in a future webinar.
Moderated By
Carolyn Gillespie (She/her) is Chair of the Board of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and Chief Executive Officer of Women’s Health In the North. She has more than 15 years’ executive experience in health, gender equity, and social justice across the not-for-profit, community-controlled, and public sectors. Carolyn’s leadership is grounded in feminist principles, intersectional practice, and a commitment to centring lived experience, with a proven record of building strong partnerships and influencing systems change.
Presentation By
Rose Dupleix (she/her)
Rose has been working in the health and community sectors for almost a decade with specific interest in increasing access to health information and care for individuals and communities who experience health inequities. Rose is currently the Evidence and Insights Coordinator at national women’s health not-for-profit, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. In her spare time, Rose is an avid hiker and can often be found exploring the hills of the Victorian High Country.
Dr Ruth McNair (she/her)
Ruth is a Melbourne GP and honorary Associate Professor who has dedicated her career to improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people. She has led groundbreaking work on lesbian and bisexual women’s health, same-sex parenting, and LGBTIQ+ homelessness, and has long been a trusted voice in shaping inclusive health policy and practice. A founding member of the Australian Lesbian Medical Association and Chair of Pride Foundation Australia, Ruth’s contributions have been recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia.
Nicky Bath (she/her)
Nicky is CEO of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, the national peak body for the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities. Nicky is committed to advancing the health and human rights of marginalised communities.
Members, including staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular, Affiliate and Associate member organisations can attend free as part of their supporter benefits. Please RSVP below.
Are you a non-member? Please register here, tickets are $20.
