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Helping women achieve their full career potential

Increase the engagement and retention of some of your most experienced people by making your organisation menopause-friendly.

About 50 percent of women say the symptoms of menopause make work more challenging. That shouldn’t mean that women have to press pause on their careers or suffer in silence. Awareness, education and small workplace supports can make the world of difference in navigating this natural and temporary lifestage.

Supporting people through life's transitions is a smart business move:

17% of midlife women take an extended break from work due to menopause. Don’t let talent walk out your door due to denial of this natural life stage.

Menopausal symptoms typically occur around the age when women can be stepping up into more senior roles. Small workplace adjustments can help a woman fulfil her career potential. 

The menopause transition is a time of increased vulnerability for experiencing mental health conditions.  Being forewarned is forearmed.

Menopause has been missing from D&I and WH&S agendas, despite the fact it affects half of humanity.

Menopause is unique to the female biology, and requires  different accommodations than a male body. Different treatment, not the same treatment, brings true equality.

Allowing women to work with dignity is a humane thing to do.

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How can we help you?

Looking For An Engaging Menopause Speaker?

Invite Thea, TEDx Speaker and Menopause at Work Expert

Looking to raise awareness and start real conversations? Thea delivers engaging keynotes and workplace talks tailored to your audience – from all-staff sessions to leadership conferences.

Menopause Training for Managers & People Leaders

Build Confidence and Capability Around Menopause at Work

Empower your leaders with practical, evidence-based training that helps them understand menopause, support team members, and create a more inclusive workplace.

Menopause Education & Support Programs for Staff

Interactive Webinars, Workshops & Coaching for Teams

Give your employees the tools to understand and navigate menopause at work. Ideal for wellbeing initiatives, internal campaigns or ongoing support.

Menopause-Friendly Workplace Resources

Customisable Print and Video Tools for Your Organisation

Use our professionally designed resources to help normalise menopause at work – from posters and guides to toolkits and training videos.

Strategic Menopause Consulting & Policy Support

Mentoring and Workshops to Shape a Menopause-Inclusive Workplace

Need help developing a menopause policy or strategy? We offer tailored support through one-on-one mentoring or facilitated planning workshops.

Join the Workplace Menopause Network

Free Quarterly PD Events for HR, DEI and Wellbeing Professionals

Connect with like-minded professionals and learn from industry experts at our free, online professional development sessions.

Menopause At Work Blog

Join the conversation about embracing menopause in the workplace.

TEDxCanberra Talk

Watch my TEDxCanberra Talk called "What killer whales can teach us about menopause".

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Already making a difference

Watch this video below about our ground breaking collaboration with Queensland Teachers Union

Would you like to promote menstrual wellbeing at work as well?

menopause@work is here to help, get in touch here to discuss options.

Meanwhile, here are some resources to help you learn more about menopause, and people's lived experience in the workplace.

They are FREE. Just click on the download button below each resource.

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How to talk to your boss

Here are four good business reasons for workplace menopause support.

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Reducing Stigma

Tips for reducing stigma associated with menopause and starting workplace conversations.

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Lived Experiences

Working Women’s Voices. A report summarising themes emerging from 1-1 interviews with Australian women transitioning through menopause at work.

What people say about our work

The manager training Thea runs is thorough and practical. It provides literacy, understanding and confidence to approach this topic in your organisation. I highly recommend Thea’s development product and her consultancy expertise

Kim Lion

Head of Culture & Leadership, IPG MediaBrands Australia

The manager training has been a great course as it has led to discussion on Menopause at work, which is now filtering through to a number of teams already. Thank you for the excellent resources and the course.  I really achieved my goals to start the conversation and help staff.

Natalie

Head Delivery Implementation & Performance, TAFE NSW.

The Change program (now called The Orca Effect) was immensely helpful in supporting me in my menopause journey and helped me to reposition my perception of myself and the world around me which still resonates today.

Kerry O'Connor

High school teacher & union activist.

Thea led the group in a non- judgemental and emphatic way.  As well as a lot of insight, The Change program (now called The Orca Effect) has given me strength and acceptance and I’m looking at my future through a much kinder and positive lens.

Project Development Manager

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