Research and Data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s health has contributed to a broad range of policies and guidelines aimed at improving Australian women’s health, wellbeing and access to health services.
Published: 2019
The Strategy aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Australian women across five key areas - maternal, sexual, and reproductive health; healthy ageing, chronic conditions, and preventative health; mental health; and the health impacts of violence against women and girls
Published: 2017
Data from the study has contributed to a significant body of work on perinatal mental health. This research has been used as an evidence base for clinical practice change and innovative service development with industry partners. This includes the mummatters mental health tool developed by BUPA, the 2017 perinatal mental healthcare guidelines developed by COPE,…
Australian Government
Published: 2014
ALSWH data contributed to the Australian Government's physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults.
Published: 2014
This guide provides an evidence-based guide for optimal physical activity for older adults. It was prepared in 2008 by Professor Wendy Brown for the Australian Government Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the Department of Health and Ageing (now the Department of Health). For more information visit: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health
Published: 2013
Published research from ALSWH contributed to recommendations concerning: How socioeconomic inequalities are associated with health conditions and health behaviours in young women which can subsequently affect their risk of developing further health conditions Accessing health services Managing dementia, osteoarthritis and falls Key strategies included supporting healthy lifestyles, appropriate mental health services, support for women with…
Australian Government
Published: 2010
Research from ALSWH is cited extensively in the 2010 National Women's Health policy, with evidence from the study contributing to recommendations for women of all ages.
Published: 2009
ALSWH data on mid- and older-aged women caregivers were used to inform the National Respite for Carers Program, which is one of several Government initiatives designed to support and assist relatives and friends caring at home for people who are unable to care for themselves because of disability or frailty. Projects commissioned by the Australian…
