Understanding women's health today
At Medibank, we believe every woman deserves to feel supported, seen and empowered - both at work and in health. Let's create workplaces where women thrive, with care that's inclusive, proactive and personal.
High rates of anxiety and depression
Around 1 in 3 women will experience anxiety, and 1 in 6 will face depression in their lifetime.2
Bias and discrimination in healthcare
Around 2 in 3 women report feeling bias or discrimination in healthcare, in particular when it comes to diagnosis and treatment.3
Often affected by menopause symptoms
Nearly 4 in 5 women experience menopause symptoms.4 These symptoms can affect various aspects of life including confidence, performance and wellbeing at work.5
Empowering healthier futures for women in the workplace
Medibank deliver targeted health programs and services designed to support the wellbeing of your workforce.
Menopause specific care
Virtual consultations for employees experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In addition, Medibank offer tailored training and consultancy to help embed menopause-inclusive policies into your workplace.
AI-powered health companion build for women
Medibank have partnered with Australia's first AI powered women's health app to track symptoms, identify patterns and bring clarity to clinical conversations. Empowering earlier intervention and personalised care.
Preventative health screenings
Medibank health checks identify risks early, giving employees the insights they need to take control of their health and build sustainable habits for long-term wellbeing.
Women's health specific workshops and training
Self-paced, evidence based workshops across a range of women's mental health, financial wellbeing, preventative health and menstrual health.
Our workshops include (but are not limited to):
- Financial wellbeing for women
- Uncovering menopause
- Sleep health for women
- Nutrition for women
- Empowering women leaders
- Creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
Related health and wellbeing services
Employee Health Checks
Australians spend nearly a third of their lives in the workplace. Health checks offer an opportunity to support your people's health & wellbeing.
Workplace Skin Cancer Checks
Medibank Skin Cancer Checks offer your staff convenient, one-on-one assessments with a qualified Skin Cancer Dermoscopost, delivered in-person at your workplace.
Things you should know:
1 Australian Institute of Family Studies. (n.d.). Employment of men and women across the life course. https://aifs.gov.au/all-research/facts-and-figures/employment-men-and-women-across-life-course
2 National Mental Health Commission. (2024). International Women's Day – Snapshot of women's mental health and wellbeing in Australia. https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/news-media/news/international-womens-day-snapshot-womens-…
3 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. (2024). 2 out of 3 women experience discrimination in healthcare – Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers. https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-ged-kearney-mp/media/2-out-of-3-women-experience-discri…
4 Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. (n.d.). Symptoms of menopause. https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms
5 Grainger, S. (n.d.). Menopause and work - Australasian Menopause Society. AMS Australasian Menopause Society. https://menopause.org.au/members/ims-menopause-live/menopause-and-work