Step 1: Every Check Matters – Support Preventative Health

Too often, women delay essential health checks due to busy schedules or caring for others. Workplaces can help remove these barriers.

How businesses can support:

Promote awareness of routine screenings (like cervical, breast, and heart health checks) through internal communications.

Provide flexibility for medical appointments – including time off for health checks or offering in-house health assessments.

Partner with health providers (like Employ Health) to run on-site health checks or provide digital screening reminders.

Step 2: Take the Lead – Empower Health Conversations

Many women report feeling unprepared or rushed in healthcare appointments. Knowledge is key to making the most of them.

How businesses can support:

Offer educational lunch-and-learns on topics like how to prepare for a GP visit or ask the right questions.

Provide access to credible health resources via your intranet or wellness portals.

Promote autonomy and health literacy by normalising health discussions, led by leaders and wellbeing champions.

Step 3: Heart Smart – Don’t Overlook Women’s Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australian women, yet it’s often underdiagnosed or misinterpreted.

How businesses can support:

Integrate heart health checks into workplace wellness programs.

Encourage active breaks and workplace movement initiatives to support cardiovascular health.

Create supportive environments for reducing stress, a known risk factor for heart disease.

Step 4: Pain to Power – Don’t Let Pain Be Dismissed

From period pain to chronic conditions like endometriosis, many women feel their pain is minimised or ignored – even in professional settings.

How businesses can support:

Build a culture of empathy and trust where staff feel safe to speak about pain or health challenges.

Educate managers about invisible illnesses and inclusive workplace practices.

Support flexible work arrangements and offer ergonomics support to help manage physical symptoms.

Step 5: Be Kind to Your Mind – Mental Health Matters

Mental wellbeing is crucial, but stigma still makes it hard to ask for help.

How businesses can support:

Promote Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and mental health leave.

Offer regular mental health check-ins or resilience workshops tailored to women’s experiences.

Encourage a culture of openness around mental wellbeing, led from the top.

Women’s health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a workplace issue. When businesses actively support the wellbeing of their female employees, it fosters a more inclusive, engaged, and productive workforce.

This June, let’s move from awareness to action. Together, we can create healthier, more supportive workplaces for women.

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