Read the following stories from ACT women about their experiences of physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is hoped that these stories help to raise awareness and that readers will connect on a personal level with the women and their illnesses, helping to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Sharing experiences, raising awareness
In the stories below ACT women share their experiences of physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is hoped that their stories help to raise awareness and that readers will connect on a personal level with the women and their illnesses, helping to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Q&A with Franchesca Isla – 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
We caught up with Franchesca this 16 Days of Activism against…
World Cancer Day 2023: Uniting our voices and taking action
The theme for World Cancer Day this year is uniting our voices…
Q&A with Natalie – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We caught up with Natalie this breast cancer awareness month. …
Q&A with Fleur and Maddy from Positive Motion – Women’s Health Week 2022
We caught up with Fleur and Maddy from the…
The bar has been set — It is time for employers to support reproductive health
2022 has been a big year for reproductive health and rights. Overseas,…
Q&A with Maeve O’Brien – Women’s Health Week 2022
Happy Women's Health Week! We met up with Maeve O'Brien who is…
Q&A with Erin Cross – National Diabetes Week 2022
For National Diabetes Week 2022, we caught up with Erin, who…
Living with Type One Diabetes
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 we caught up with…
Q&A with Ruth O’Brien – Living with a Disability
To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 we caught up with…
World Cancer Day – Closing the Care Gap
Jodi Shepherd shared her personal experience of having…
‘Life with Endometriosis’ Art Photography
Unfortunately, as I entered my forties, my periods were often…
Understanding Destructive Behaviour Part 1: The Fast Pace of Life
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Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Running Through My Doubts
Have you ever doubted your ability to achieve something that…
Making Assumptions – Medical Care and Mental Illness
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The House Always Wins
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Taming the Shrew: Living with Endometriosis
“Say she rail; why, I'll tell her plain She sings as sweetly…