Major life changes and work don’t always go hand-in-hand, but the experience doesn’t have to be difficult one.

In this episode, Thea O’Connor - expert on all thing's perimenopause, menopause and work - will help us navigate the challenges many of us face. We will cover common barriers and stigma, advocating for a more inclusive workplace environment and more!

Tune in to this episode and the rest of the season to find out more and to feel empowered about your own health and wellbeing.

Host and guests

• Connect - https://www.moira.org.au/connect/
• Thea O’Connor - https://www.thea.com.au/menopause-at-work/

Key websites

• Australasian Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org.au/
• Jean Hailes for Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/

Thea’s recommendations

• Menopause Information Pack for Organizations - Menopause at Work - https://www.menopauseatwork.org/
• Thea’s TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abxcO2ur_m4
• Menopause at Work – The Orca Effect program - https://www.thea.com.au/menopause-at-work/education/the-orca-effect/
• More recommendations and resources - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qnk2sir8nrzalsvw94ilf/Helpful-Menopause-Resources.pdf?rlkey=j05k0v2e45sqt5ziv8ba1shsl&e=1&dl=0

Gender-affirming services and resources

• Thorne Harbour Health - https://thorneharbour.org/services/
• Trans Hub - https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/menopause-oestrogen-cessation/

Trackers and score cards

• Australasian Menopause Society Symptom Score Card - https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=889f06fe-8b48-4140-9cac-a828400d7ea8
• Jean Hailes perimenopause and menopause checklist - https://jeanhailes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checklist_TGD.pdf
• Balance app by Dr Louise Newson - https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/
• HER Centre Australia MENO-D (depression in menopause) tracker – https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/3793488/2024_MENO-D.pdf