The Australian Government will soon be commencing a national public awareness campaign to increase awareness and education of perimenopause and menopause among women aged 35 and older.
The campaign will encourage women to find general information on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.
Women who require further support, medical advice, or would like to discuss treatment options will be encouraged to talk to their doctor.
In the coming months, information and resources will be developed that health professionals may choose to share with their patients.
These resources will be shared as they become available.
Professional development courses and resources are available now for health professionals seeking to increase their understanding of the menopause transition.
The list below includes courses and information suitable for GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, specialists, allied health workers, nurses and midwives.
They help support recognition of menopause and perimenopause presentations, evidence-based management in general practice, and informed discussions with patients.
- Managing menopause in general practice (CPD-accredited) – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Understanding menopause for nurses and midwives – Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Practitioner Toolkit for Managing Menopause – Women’s Health Research Program in the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- E-learning modules for a range of health professionals on managing women’s midlife health issues including menopause (CPD-accredited) – Australasian Menopause Society
- Information, guidelines and webinars (resources) for health professionals – Australasian Menopause Society
- Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.
The Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Alliance QHUB website provides access to resources, webinars and other educational activities, aimed at increasing professional knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based management of menopause symptoms. The QHUB provides a number of resources including a Clinical Guide for health professionals, and a Decision Aid to support shared decision-making for clinicians and their patients.
Information on educational opportunities can be accessed via the QHUB website.
A reminder that two new MBS items for health assessments for menopause and perimenopause, (MBS Items 695 and 19000), commenced on 1 July 2025 to support these conversations with your patients. For more information:
- MBS Online – Menopause and perimenopause health assessment services
- Item 695 | Medicare Benefits Schedule
More information on the campaign will be available on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website shortly.
