“I was intrigued by how they kept the boys alive”
Born very prematurely at 25 weeks’ gestation, identical twins Joshua and Noah had to fight to survive. While in their mother’s womb, the boys had developed a rare and potentially fatal condition.
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Women going to extreme lengths to stop the pain
Young women are undergoing radical treatments including hysterectomies and taking medication to induce menopause in a bid to stop debilitating pain caused by endometriosis.
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Annual Memorial Service remembers the babies lost
More than 100 families and staff came together for the Women’s Annual Memorial Service to remember the babies that sadly, did not survive.
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Increasing support for sexual assault survivors
The Women’s CASA House and Sexual Assault Crisis Line are to receive an additional $270,000 to provide more support for those who have experienced sexual assault and violence.
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Former PM delivers the Women’s IWD speech
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has delivered an inspirational speech at the Women’s International Women’s Day breakfast.
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Elimination of cervical cancer in sight
Cervical cancer could be effectively eliminated within the next 40 years, with Australia set to be the first country, according to the world’s leading cervical cancer experts.
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Study to predict women at risk of preterm delivery
Melbourne researchers are to begin a major study that could result in a test to accurately predict if women will experience preterm labour during their pregnancy.
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