We all know how critical maintaining good health is to our longevity and quality of life as we age. After quiet often putting our own health last behind children and elderly parents we seldom take care of ourselves. So this is why I’m very proud to get behind Women’s Health Week.
Women’s Health Week (WHW) was founded by national not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. WHW aims to encourage women to put themselves first for a week, to think about their health and wellbeing. It has been a permanent fixture on the Australian health calendar since 2013, taking place every year in the first week of September.
The week-long campaign combines engaging and useful online content events with public and community-run events supported by Jean Hailes. Events range widely, from morning teas in the office to bike rides with friends and film nights. They’re run for women, by women, across Australia, from major cities to regional towns.
Women’s Health Week has gone from strength to strength every year as the public and health care professionals recognise the benefit of taking time out to think about health issues. This year, more than 60,000 women are expected to take part in over 1,500 events around the country and already more than 25,000 have registered to receive the free health-related content emailed to them every day by WHW. All material supplied during the campaign is reviewed by Jean Hailes’ medical experts.
The Women’s Health Week social media campaign launched on 1 August and they would like you to share a selfie on your favourite social media channel to influence your networks about the importance of maintaining good health and encouraging other women to do the same by putting their ‘selfies’ first.
Suggested messaging: To all those women who hold the fort, run the show, coach the team and steer the ship. It’s time. I’m putting #MyHealthFirst. I dare you to show that you’re putting your health first too. Join in by tagging incredible women and put your ‘selfie’ first! #WomensHealthWeek 3-7 Sept @JeanHailes
So I’m signing up for Women’s Health Week. What about you?
This post is part of the Lovin’ Life Linky with a Lovin’ Life Team of the “ageing positively” kind who are as keen as I am to promote the Lovin’ Life mindset.
The Lovin’ Life Team includes:
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Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
August 9, 2018Hi Kathy I’ve signed up and am writing about this over the next couple of weeks. A great initiative and reminder for all women to take care of themselves.
Kathy
August 9, 2018Oh fantastic Sue! It sounds like it would be right up our alley. #TeamLovinLife
Jo Tracey
August 9, 2018Thanks for this Kathy, I’ll be signing up…:)
Kathy
August 9, 2018I’m glad that I’ve convinced a few of my readers to sign up. Hopefully we will all benefit from it in some way.
Lydia C. Lee
August 9, 2018What a good idea. I’ll sign up. #Lovinglifelinky
Kathy
August 9, 2018Super! I think it’s a fantastic campaign for women of all ages. #TeamLovinLife
Jodie
August 9, 2018This sounds absolutely wonderful!! We do tend to put off our health when we take care of others, yet you can’t pour from an empty cup!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Kathy
August 9, 2018It’s a fantastic campaign Jodie. I’m really looking forward to being part of it. #TeamLovinLife
Min@WriteoftheMiddle
August 9, 2018Thanks for drawing my attention to this – I wasn’t aware. I’ll sign up for sure! #TeamLovinLife
Kathy
August 9, 2018Ok great! I’m hoping this will get me back on track. I’ve been a bit naughty lately.
Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au
August 9, 2018Great to see you accepting the challenge and stepping up Kathy – I’m trying to make Women’s Health week every week for me – in the vain hope that I can drop a few kilos, get fitter and feel brighter. Hopefully we’ll all be feeling our best by being intentional about putting our health closer to the top of our priority list.
Kathy
August 9, 2018I do make and effort to live healthy every single day, but at the moment I’ve dropped my guard a bit. So I’m hoping to get back on track by joining this initiative. I do want to look and feel my best for my son’s wedding coming up at the end of September! #TeamLovinLife
Deborah
August 9, 2018I’m not great at participating in formal things Kathy but… I do want to feel a bit fitter and healthier before I go overseas in a month. At a minimum I want to start some walking (more than incidental stuff to get my measly 5000 steps a day up!) and also focus a bit more on my mental health as I’ve been struggling lately. x
Kathy
August 9, 2018Yes I agree Deb, you do need to prepare for overseas travel as you tend to do lots of walking. As for mental health, that is also very important. Take some time to get yourself healthy before you go away as you will enjoy the experience so much more.
Sydney Shop Girl
August 9, 2018This is such a positive and empowering initiative, Kathy. Thanks for sharing about it and how we can get involved.
SSG xxx
Kathy
August 9, 2018Yes I thought it was a great cause to promote via my blog and social media. Health is so important as we age. #TeamLovinLife
Natalie @ Be Kind 2 You
August 10, 2018I’m pretty good at caring for myself now. I know many women who don’t and it’s almost like they are playing the martyr card. I say to my kids, “I am like the glue in the family. If I don’t work in things start to fall apart. So if I need space – please allow me to have it”.
Kathy
August 10, 2018I’m so happy to hear this Natalie as so many of us do put our own health on the backburner. #TeamLovinLife
Johanna
August 16, 2018Such a fantastic campaign. I’m in England at the moment, so won’t sign up this year, but I have just bought a Fitbit, so getting into practice!
Kathy
August 16, 2018Yes I’m looking forward to being involved this year. Hopefully I will learn something that will help keep me healthy into my old age. I hope you put that Fitbit to good use. I’ve had one for a while and think they definitely help you step it up! #TeamLovinLife