In my Prime - celebrating older women

Professor Martha Hickey’s new project In my Prime is an initiative created by Women’s Health Victoria in partnership with the University of Melbourne to address gendered ageism in healthcare.

Professor Martha Hickey

Professor Martha Hickey from the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health.

Professor Martha Hickey’s new project In my Prime is an initiative created by Women’s Health Victoria in partnership with the University of Melbourne to address gendered ageism in healthcare.

This online resource equips women with reliable information and positive portrayals of older bodies to encourage older women to live active and connected lives on their own terms. In my Prime provides detailed, evidence-based and relevant health and wellbeing information on a range of topics including menopause, relationships and maintaining independence.

The team consulted with the community they serve to bring together accurate, positive representations of older women in all their strength and power.

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