In the first episode of The Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health, we explore the complex and transformative years between ages 11 and 17, when girls experience significant physical, emotional, and social changes. This conversation focuses on reproductive and sexual health during puberty, emphasising the importance of self-advocacy, body literacy, and respectful relationships. Joining the discussion are Elle Blackburn, a school-based health nurse from Children’s Hea...

In the second episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we turn our attention to the emotional and social landscape of adolescence - a time when girls between the ages of 11 and 17 begin to shape their identities, assert independence, and navigate complex internal and external pressures. This episode explores the sensitive and often challenging conversations clinicians must engage in, from mental health and disordered eating to risk-taking behaviours. &nb...

Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health is a podcast dedicated to supporting the lifelong wellbeing of women and girls. Every woman and girl deserve to thrive – physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in empowering women and girls to advocate for their health, participate fully in society, and navigate each stage of life with confidence. An initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supported by Clinical Excellence Queensland, this serie...