Women NSW, Sydney, NSW Videos

Meet Rochelle Longhurst, nursing unit manager at Tresillian in Western - Cowra Family Care Centre and a 2022 Future Women NSW Rural Scholarship recipient. Rochelle has only been in her role since November 2021 - the Cowra Centre itself is relatively new – but already she’s led the way in developing deep connections with new parents in her community. She says having a Tresillian centre available locally helps to overcome the barriers that regional people face in accessing health services. She also recognises the need to develop strong relationships with other relevant service providers and agencies to build that network of support. “Prevention is often better than the cure, and education helps new parents make informed decisions and lead healthier lifestyles. With so much misinformation out there, clarity is something that we give and we're able to put the myths aside and give people accurate, scientific information,” Rochelle said. “The beauty of our service is it adapts to the needs of people - COVID-19 and changes to the environment we live in have made the work even more important and invaluable, and it’s so important for me to continue to give families those different modes of access to Tresillian.” “We’re so fortunate to be welcomed into people’s lives, often when they’re very vulnerable, and provide that help and assistance.” #WomensHealthWeek

📣 You're invited to shape the direction and priorities of the next NSW Women's Strategy and we want your help. We want to know how we can make life better for women and girls in NSW. Your ideas are important! They will help us develop a new strategy. For more information, visit the Have Your Say website: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/nsw-womens-strategy-consultation You can also send us an email if you need support to share what you think [email protected]. 🕘 Public consultation has commenced and will be open until 5pm Monday 20 June.

As you go about your day, take a moment and consider how you can acknowledge the country you’re on, or a place that has significance to you. 🌳 It can be as simple as reflecting on what you see, hear and smell. As we recognise National Reconciliation Week all this week, watch this Welcome To Country from Lil Gordon, Executive Director of Aboriginal Affairs NSW, and learn some of the ways you can pay respect to your special place. #nationalreconciliationweek

⭐ Meet Lauryn Bae Brokate, Executive Director, Office of the Secretary, Department of Customer Service. Last month, she was interviewed at a virtual event for the NSW Public Service Commission to mark International Women's Day. 💡 Lauryn’s advice for aspiring female leaders is to create meaningful relationships with the people you meet during your career. “Take the time to invest in genuine, healthy two-way relationships.” “These are the relationships that have supported me and sustained me through my career.”

How can we address the stigma and increase the awareness of women’s health issues? 💡 🩺 Normalising conversations around women’s health can help women to feel more confident in taking proactive steps, like speaking to their healthcare professional, and recognising and prioritising their health needs. This is vital for early detection and prevention efforts, helping women to seek out the right treatments for them, and equipping women with the tools and strategies to better manage their health. At the inaugural NSW Women’s Health Expo last month, it was empowering to hear from experts from some of Australia’s leading women’s health organisations, who championed the need to speak honestly and positively about women’s health, and for women to value their own health and wellbeing needs. #NSWWomensHealthExpo