Perimenopause and menopause toolkit

It's important to encourage conversations about perimenopause and menopause. Sharing knowledge can help break the silence and challenge taboos, and ultimately improve women’s health and wellbeing. This page provides tools and resources from trusted and reliable sources to help you learn more about perimenopause and menopause.

Download the symptom checklist

Translated and easy read checklists

Access menopause resources in nine languages, easy-read and plain English.

Menopause in the workplace

Find resources for employees and managers on navigating perimenopause and menopause in the workplace.

Resources for families and partners

Learn about ways partners and families can support women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

Podcasts

Listen to 10 podcasts developed in conjunction with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. These podcasts discuss common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

Listen to the podcasts

Video explainers

Watch a 2-minute menopause explainer to understand the symptoms and how menopause may impact your day to day life. Translated videos are available.

Watch videos

Where to get help

Below you'll find a range of resources that delve into the topic of perimenopause and menopause including the common symptoms and misconceptions, as well as the management options available.

You can also find a list of support lines and how to get in touch with doctors that specialise in menopause.

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women's Health produces a wide variety of free health information resources for women and health professionals, including an easy-to-read booklet, multilingual resources and resources for Aboriginal women.

Australasian Menopause Society

Members of the Australasian Menopause Society Limited (AMS) are doctors and other health care professionals who each have a special interest in women's health in midlife and menopause and the promotion of healthy ageing.

Information for women with an intellectual disability

Download easy-read guides that show you the signs of menopause and what you can do to feel better.

Family Planning NSW

The leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. Family Planning NSW is funded by the Commonwealth, NSW Government and Local Health Districts.

healthdirect

A national, virtual public health information service. Healthdirect is a Commonwealth funded service where you can get advice and seek medical attention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Healthtalk Australia

Healthtalk Australia is a consortium of researchers based at RMIT University, the University of Sydney, Monash University and the University of NSW (UNSW) conducting qualitative research into experiences of health and illness. You can find information on early menopause and a question prompt list.

Artist statement – Lindy Farley

I’m a mature-aged abstract artist based in Wagga Wagga on Wiradjuri Country. Hills Gone Wild grew from my experience of perimenopause and menopause — a stage of life that was unpredictable, intense, sometimes overwhelming and, at times, a little wild.

Through abstraction, I explore the confusion, frustration, humour, growth, and transformation of menopause. Layers of marks, textures and patterns clash and overlap, reflecting the shifting physical and emotional experience. Hot pink brings the heat — hot flushes, mood swings, energy, and vitality — while purple speaks to dignity, resilience, and creativity. Bright colour creates movement and disruption, with small pockets of calm amongst it all.

The hills rise, fall, overlap, and change direction across the canvas, reflecting the ups and downs of this stage of life. I didn’t want to tell one menopause story, because every woman’s experience is different. Abstraction leaves room for people to find their own connection.

Hills Gone Wild captures the upheaval and unpredictability of menopause, but also the strength and growth found in making your way through it.

Help spread the word

Play your part in raising awareness about perimenopause and menopause by downloading these assets below and sharing them with your network.

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Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman differently, and symptoms can have a real impact on daily life.
Access free NSW Government resources, including translated symptom checkers, to better understand your symptoms and support your wellbeing.
By talking openly about menopause, we can improve health outcomes for women across NSW.
Start the conversation today at www.nsw.gov.au/menopause

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