In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), WGH-Aus is proud to launch a profiling series to highlight the stories of Georgie Henry, a researcher with lived experience of cerebral palsy, and Prof Nadia Badawi, a neonatologist and expert on cerebral palsy. shorturl.at/TBMpA

✨ 1 WEEK TO GO until our online panel event ✨ Register now to be a part of the conversation! 💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region 🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/YkKaD

International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9th-15th) advocates for the use of research and science in promoting global peace🔬. In honour, WGH Aus is grateful to profile Dr Amy Neilson; a rural medicine specialist focussed on humanitarian aid. Read more here: www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...

✨ Less than 3 WEEKS until our online panel event ✨ Read more in the thread below and register now! 💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region 🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/YkKaD

Yesterday was World Field Epidemiology Day, centred on "Making our Mark"🦠. In honour, WGH Aus has launched a profiling series to share the stories of two remarkable women, Dr Gina Samaan and Prof Fay Johnston, and their work in field epidemiology. @womeningh.bsky.social

Congratulations to our Chair, A/Prof Meru Sheel, on her profile in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article highlights her incredible work in infectious diseases, immunisation & acute emergency responses 💉🦠 @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @merusheel.bsky.social Read here: shorturl.at/4D8wO

This week is Australia's National Science Week.🧬It is an opportunity to celebrate science and scientists that have shaped our world! At WGH Aus, we recognise the incredible contributions of women scientists - whose work drives innovation, saves lives, and shapes a healthier, more equitable future.👩🏽‍🔬

🚨📣 Scholarship applications for #WD2026 are now OPEN! Apply now to join the first regionally hosted Women Deliver Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. Change calls us here. 🔗 Apply today!👉 arinex.eventsair.com/wd2026/engsc...

A call for health sector "to work in solidarity to bring a gender justice lens to their work, whether that be via gender-responsive health promotion, service provision, education, data capture, advocacy, and cross-sectoral partnerships" www.croakey.org/in-the-fight...

1/3 Refugee Week 2025 centers on ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’. In honour, WGH Aus launches a profiling series ton two remarkable refugee women, Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC and Helena Hassani, and their work to drive change in gender and health. @womeningh.bsky.social