The Women's Health Centre Southern Highlands

The Women's Health Centre Southern Highlands We are a Women's Health Center located in Mittagong, providing specialized health services that support women's well-being from puberty to menopause.

Our approach is evidence-based, respectful, empathetic, and focused on patient-centered care.

💛 R U OK? Day 2025 💛Today at The Women’s Health Centre Southern Highlands, we’re reminding every woman: your wellbeing m...
10/09/2025

💛 R U OK? Day 2025 💛

Today at The Women’s Health Centre Southern Highlands, we’re reminding every woman: your wellbeing matters, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

Whether you’re navigating health challenges, caring for others, or just feeling overwhelmed—we see you, we hear you, and we’re here for you.

A simple “R U OK?” can open the door to healing. Let’s keep asking, listening, and supporting—today and every day.

RUOKDay

A few months ago, we carried out an anonymous patient questionnaire survey through CFEP Surveys.The insights gathered fr...
09/09/2025

A few months ago, we carried out an anonymous patient questionnaire survey through CFEP Surveys.

The insights gathered from this feedback will aid us in enhancing our care and services.

We sincerely appreciate our patients' involvement and are delighted to share that we achieved excellent results, ranking us among the top-performing medical practices surveyed across Australia.

đŸŒș Be Kind to Your Mind - Day 5 While juggling responsibilities, appointments, and caring for others, it’s easy to forget...
04/09/2025

đŸŒș Be Kind to Your Mind - Day 5

While juggling responsibilities, appointments, and caring for others, it’s easy to forget about your own wellbeing. Remember, mental health is essential. This Women’s Health Week, take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

🧠 Mental Health Matters

Stress, anxiety, and burnout can sneak up on us. Regular check-ins, like Her Health Check- JEANHAILES, are crucial. Emotional and spiritual health are just as important as physical wellbeing.

Your mind holds stories and resilience. Today, we celebrate that strength and remind every woman: your mental health is important.

At The Women’s Health Centre, we believe kindness begins within. Whether you’re navigating menopause, managing stress, or need someone to talk to, we are here for you. With culturally sensitive care, spiritual support, and practical resources, we walk with you on your journey.

đŸŒș Pain to Power: Honouring Women’s Strength and Stories đŸŒș Today, on Jean Hailes’ Pain to Power Day 4, we pause to honou...
03/09/2025

đŸŒș Pain to Power: Honouring Women’s Strength and Stories đŸŒș

Today, on Jean Hailes’ Pain to Power Day 4, we pause to honour the millions of women who live with chronic pain—often unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. Whether it’s endometriosis, adenomyosis, migraines, fibroids, or painful s*x, too many are told to “push through” or “just deal with it.” But pain isn’t a rite of passage. It’s a signal. And it deserves respect.

This day is about reclaiming our narratives. It’s about saying:
🧡 “It’s not in my head.”
🧡 “I deserve answers.”
🧡 “My pain matters.”

✹ If you’re living with pain, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Women’s Health Centre is here to help you—offering compassionate care, tailored support, and pathways to diagnosis and treatment. Whether it’s a GP who listens, a pelvic pain specialist, or a nurse who understands, there’s a team ready to walk with you.

We provide a variety of services, including:

- Care plans
- Women’s Health Assessments
- Healthy Heart Checks
- Menopause Clinic
- Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
- Allied Health Sessions with our Physiotherapist and Dietitians
- Chronic Pain Management

And much more to assist in pain management. While this is just a glimpse of our offerings, our doctors are capable of providing even more comprehensive care.

📌 Learn more, share your story, and explore resources at Jean Hailes Pain to Power.

PainToPower

💓 Your Heart Matters—Let’s Check In 💓 At the Women’s Health Centre, we believe that strong hearts build strong communiti...
03/09/2025

💓 Your Heart Matters—Let’s Check In 💓

At the Women’s Health Centre, we believe that strong hearts build strong communities. Whether you're navigating menopause, caring for family, or simply prioritising your wellbeing, a healthy heart is your foundation.

Book your Heart Health Check today—a 20-minute GP consultation that involves a review of your medical and family history, lifestyle, a physical check including blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and a calculation of your absolute risk for heart attack or stroke. It's a check to understand your personal risk factors and develop a plan to lower them.

đŸ‘©â€đŸ’» Book your consultation today.

🔗 Learn more and celebrate Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week with us

Taking charge of your health can be hard, but you’re not alone. Use simple health tool to get started. 🧠 Step 1: Know Yo...
03/09/2025

Taking charge of your health can be hard, but you’re not alone. Use simple health tool to get started.

🧠 Step 1: Know Your Health Story
Track symptoms: onset and triggers.
List medications: doses and frequency.
Provide context: lifestyle changes, stress, and sleep patterns.

💬 Step 2: Prepare Your Questions
Frame questions like:
“What are the possible causes of my symptoms?”
“What are the pros and cons of this treatment?”
This shows engagement and directs the conversation.

🧭 Step 3: Seek clarification: “Can you explain that in simpler terms?”
Request more time for discussions: “Can we schedule a follow-up?”

đŸ“Č Step 4: Use Tech to Your Advantage
Utilize patient portals for summaries and results.
Use health apps to track symptoms and medications.

🧘 Step 5: Stay Calm and Curious

Use the Jean Hailes Health Tool
https://checks.jeanhailes.org.au/

Maintain calmness to better absorb information.

Every Check MattersAt The Women’s Health Centre, we believe that every woman deserves compassionate, culturally attuned ...
01/09/2025

Every Check Matters

At The Women’s Health Centre, we believe that every woman deserves compassionate, culturally attuned care—because every check truly does matter.

Today, we’re spotlighting the essential health checks we offer to support your wellbeing at every stage of life:

✅ Breast Checks – Early detection saves lives.
✅ Cervical Screening – A simple test that protects your future.
✅ Menopause & Perimenopause Assessments – Personalised support for your changing body and mind.
✅ Sexual Health Checks – Confidential, respectful, and empowering care.
✅Bowel screening -self collection kit provided
✅Mental Health Assessments
✅Healthy heart checks

Why are health checks important?

Regular health assessments can detect issues early, increasing the likelihood of effective treatment and management.

They also allow for monitoring of any pre-existing health conditions.

Throughout your life, you will require various health checks based on factors such as age, risk factors, medical history, and family background. Even if you feel well, it remains essential to schedule regular health checks.

Whether you're booking your first check or returning for a follow-up, our team is here to walk beside you with empathy, expertise, and cultural understanding.

📞 Call us today to book your Women’s Health Check.
📍 Your health. Your story. Your Centre.

WomensHealthWeek

Another successful Endo Education event today 💜 Huge thanks to Dr Hanady for hosting. Special thanks to Stefanie Valak...
23/08/2025

Another successful Endo Education event today 💜
Huge thanks to Dr Hanady for hosting. Special thanks to Stefanie Valakas (The Dietologist) and Alyssa Hambilton (Enlighten Physio) for your powerful presentations and support.
Grateful for the knowledge, care, and community we’re building together 🙌

Dr Prema Swaminathan graduated in India and moved to Australia in 2014. After completing her AMC exams, she worked as an...
11/08/2025

Dr Prema Swaminathan graduated in India and moved to Australia in 2014. After completing her AMC exams, she worked as an emergency resident in Royal Perth Hospital before moving to Sydney in 2021.

She completed medical, surgical, pediatric and mental health rotations at St George Hospital in Sydney and became a GP Registrar.

She enjoyed coastal life along with her initial GP training at Narooma. She is keen on menopausal health and chronic disease management.

She enjoys arts & crafts and would love to learn crochet and/or knitting from the locals.

đŸŽ¶ Music Program for people with Endometriosis đŸŽ¶Music has been found to help people better manage chronic pain conditions...
07/08/2025

đŸŽ¶ Music Program for people with Endometriosis đŸŽ¶

Music has been found to help people better manage chronic pain conditions. A research team from Macquarie University, led by Prof Kerry Sherman, are exploring whether music may have similar benefits for people with endometriosis. This study investigates whether a daily music program can help ease some symptoms for people with endometriosis.  

Who can participate?

You may be eligible to participate if you:

· Have a diagnosis of endometriosis,

· Are 18 years of age and above,

· Proficient in English,

· Have access to an online music streaming service, and

· Live in Australia.

What does the research involve?

Participants will be asked to listen to a music playlist (of their own creation) daily for one week (7 days). They will complete a survey before and following the study (30 minutes each) and opt in to complete brief daily questions (1 minute). This study has received ethics approval from the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee ( #520251898162646).  

How do I get involved?

Participants can complete the consent and pre-study survey by clicking on the link below. A research team member will be in contact shortly after you have completed the survey.

https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BIYIEG5BHwcN2S

If you have any questions, please email emily.kopp@hdr.mq.edu.au

,🌟 Exciting Research Opportunity for Breast Cancer Survivors! 🌟We’re proud to be part of the EMPOWER-SMS GP study, led b...
17/07/2025

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🌟 Exciting Research Opportunity for Breast Cancer Survivors! 🌟

We’re proud to be part of the EMPOWER-SMS GP study, led by researchers at the University of Sydney in collaboration with local GPs. This innovative program is designed to support health and wellness after breast cancer treatment — using simple, supportive text messages alongside regular GP care.

For more information please click on the link https://bit.ly/3SVauS2

đŸ“± What’s involved?

Receive short, helpful messages over 6 months (starting now or in 2 years)

Complete quick online surveys over 2 years

Wear an activity watch for 7 days (twice)

💬 Messages are designed by breast cancer survivors, health professionals, and researchers — and feedback shows they’re easy to understand, motivating, and help people feel supported between appointments.

✅ You may be eligible if you:

Are over 18 and own a mobile phone

Finished early-stage breast cancer treatment in the last 3 years

Are not currently in another clinical trial

Can read English and are able to participate in light health activities

🔒 All data is kept confidential and securely stored.

Interested? Learn more in the Participant Information Sheet or ask your GP about joining!

🗓Book your menopause consultant today. Our team are dedicated to offering guidance and support specifically tailored to ...
27/06/2025

🗓Book your menopause consultant today. Our team are dedicated to offering guidance and support specifically tailored to your needs. Whether you're dealing with symptoms or simply wish to gain more knowledge, our team is prepared to assist you in navigating this significant phase of life with compassion and understanding.

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Mittagong, NSW
2575

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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