Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Women’s health

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (13:07): On another matter, I was delighted to host a women’s health forum and morning tea at Vermont South Neighbourhood House. It was wonderful to have the Parliamentary Secretary for Women’s Health the member for Northcote, and I thank her for generously making the time to attend. We also heard directly from Bella Zheng from BreastScreen Victoria, and I want to give a special thanks to Megan Wallace for bravely sharing her lived experience in her battle with breast cancer. It was an insightful discussion followed by a panel Q and A session, and I thank everyone for coming along. I would also like to thank Mr Leane in the other place and his electorate office for co-hosting this event.

Women’s health for far too long has been considered a niche issue, to be put on the backburner of priorities. The Allan Labor government takes a different approach because we understand just how important it is to so many Victorians, and that is why I am proud to be part of a government which is taking proactive and strong action to address the challenges that Victorian women face.