Why are women more affected by dementia than men? It's a question Professor Martha Hickey is trying to answer. Professor Hickey is the Head of Menopause Services at the Royal Women’s Hospital. She leads international research into how menopause may affect brain health and dementia risk, and what can help support brain health as women age.

Women considering egg freezing now have access to a free, independent and evidence-based online resource developed by the Royal Women's Hospital and the University of Melbourne to help them navigate one of the most personal and complex fertility decisions they may face.

The Women’s has launched its Aboriginal Workforce Plan 2026–2030, setting out a four-year approach to creating a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can thrive, lead and succeed.