We’re celebrating Women’s Health Week from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 September.
Join us this Women's Health Week as we celebrate the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people through a series of free community events designed to support movement, connection and self-care.
Women's Health Week is Australia's largest national health campaign dedicated to empowering women to prioritise their wellbeing. This year's theme, "Do It Anyway", encourages us to take small steps towards better health, even when life feels busy, challenging or uncertain.
Whether you've been meaning to try something new, reconnect with exercise, learn more about your health, or simply take some time for yourself, this is your opportunity to do it anyway.
To celebrate, we're offering a range of free sessions across our centres, including fitness classes, wellbeing workshops and expert-led health education sessions. Bring a friend, join your community and discover practical ways to support your health at every stage of life.
Women's Health Week schedule
Carlton Baths (248 Rathdowne St, Carlton)
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Menopause & Perimenopause: Exercise, Strength & Wellbeing Presented by Debbi Lim, Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist Thursday 10 September 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools women have to support their health through perimenopause and menopause - but knowing what to focus on can be confusing. |
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Kensington Community Recreation & Aquatic Centre (99 Altona St, Kensington)
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Postpartum Return to Exercise Presented by Phoebe Cunningham, Women’s Health Physiotherapist Wednesday 9 September 3:30pm-4:30pm |
Returning to exercise after having a baby can come with a lot of questions: What is safe? When should I progress? What should I focus on first? |
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Women's Football Come & Try Session with Melbourne Victory Sunday 13 September 12:00pm-2:00pm |
Join us for a fabulous afternoon packed with fun, football, fitness, and community vibes! This event is all about getting active, learning new things, and making awesome connections with women from different cultural backgrounds. If you have never played before or are looking to get involved in social football, this is the space for you. The session will take place in a private space for females only. |
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North Melbourne Community Centre (49-53 Buncle St, North Melbourne)
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Bring a Friend Yoga Wednesday 9 September 7:00pm |
Improve flexibility, strength, and balance through guided movements, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Suitable for all fitness levels, this class helps reduce stress while promoting overall wellbeing. |
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North Melbourne Recreation Centre (204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne)
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Women's Strength Class Tuesday 8 September 5:30pm-6:30pm |
Build strength, confidence and resilience in a supportive women-focused environment. This class combines functional strength exercises with a range of movements designed to improve fitness, mobility and everyday strength—suitable for all fitness levels. |
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The Hub Docklands (80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands)
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Women’s Nervous System Regulation & Resilience Workshop Thursday 10 September 5:30pm-7:00pm |
Join us for a practical and engaging Women's Health Week session with Januta from Executive Wellbeing. |
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Ready to ‘Do It Anyway’?
Places are limited so book your spot today. You may just find your new favourite activity!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Paula Butcher on paula.butcher@ymca.org.au.