From the first menstrual cycle to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause and beyond, women's bodies experience significant change. So why has so much health, exercise and sports advice traditionally been based on research that didn't fully reflect the female experience?

The good news is that this is changing.

Join us during Bond University's Research Week for an engaging and practical morning exploring the latest research into women's health, movement and performance across the lifespan.

Whether you're a woman looking to better understand your own health, a health or fitness professional supporting female clients, a coach working with women and girls, a student considering a career in health or sport, or simply someone interested in learning more to support the women in your life, this session is for you.

Schedule

6:30 – 7.00am | Arrival and Breakfast

7.00 – 7:10am | Introduction to RCWCHS and HER Sport and Health Collective Gold Coast (Nikki Milne & Samantha Hughes)

7.10 – 7.25am | Dr Gabriela Mena (PhD) – Active Beginnings: the role of physical activity in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy and beyond.

7:30 – 7:45am | Dr Hayley O’Neil (PhD)– Active Through Midlife: Evidence-Based Nutrition, Movement and Menopause Strategies for Healthy Ageing.

7:50 – 8:00am | Women’s Health Physiotherapist (Liz Murphy) – Women’s Health Physiotherapy for keeping women active

8.00 – 8:10am | Dr Gabi Gildea (PhD) - Mapping the Pathway: The Journey of Working with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for Women's Health.

8:10 – 8:30am | Panel of Speakers.

Who should attend

• Women of all ages and life stages

• Exercise professionals, physiotherapists and allied health practitioners

• Fitness professionals and personal trainers

• Coaches, teachers and community sport leaders

• Students considering careers in health, sport or research

• Researchers and academics

• Anyone wanting to better understand, support or advocate for the women in their lives