55: Zali Steggall: An MP's Take on Menopause Education & Support

Dear Menopause

Are you tired of going through peri and menopausal symptoms without getting the support you need?
Have you heard that increased awareness and advocacy of menopause support is the key to getting the help you need?
My special guest in this episode is Zali Steggall MP.
Zali is an influential figure in the Australian political landscape, serving as the independent member for Warringah in New South Wales. With a background in athletics and a strong focus on her own health, fitness, and wellness, Zali is an advocate for women's health issues.
She recently attended the Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable in Canberra, where she learned from leading experts how more discussions on developing better treatment, education, and support systems for women experiencing menopause are needed.
As a woman in her perimenopausal years, Zali understands the importance of addressing these issues and is dedicated to championing change in this area.
The more that wheel is squeaky, it's not going away. It has to be addressed and also for women to really think through what are the policies that make a difference to them and vote smart. - Zali Steggall

In this episode:

• Understand how government leaders recently gained insights on menopausal care and equitable access through the Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable.
• Zali explores incentives for doctors to serve in remote and rural areas amidst national GP shortages.
• The need to embrace the power of a holistic approach to healthcare by implementing comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinics.
• How you can influence and keep abreast of initiatives under the National Menopause Action Plan designed to improve women's well-being in Australia.

51% of the population is female, which means pretty much 51% of the population will go through this. It needs to be better understood and catered for. - Zali Steggall

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:08 - What is a Parliamentary roundtable?
00:04:28 - Proposal for a national Menopause Action Plan,
00:09:46 - Women in the workforce during menopause,
00:13:16 - Barriers to equitable access,
00:17:42 - Challenges in Women's Health Care,
00:20:12 - Education Gap in GPS,
00:23:02 - How to Keep This Topic on the Table,
00:25:40 - Men's Involvement in Menopause Conversation,
00:27:43 - Final Thoughts,
You can contact Zali:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
You may also enjoy these episodes:
Dr Linda Dear: Giving Menopausal Women A Voice
Dr Kelly Teagle: Transforming Menopause Care for Australian Women

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