Queensland Government’s Women’s Health Plan Praised by Union, Australia

The announcement of the Queensland Government’s Women and Girls’ Health Plan has been welcomed by the Independent Education Union in the region. Terry Burke, the Branch Secretary, expressed gratitude for the significant investment in women’s health care, highlighting the long-overdue attention to an underfunded area. The union, representing over 17,000 workers, emphasized the importance of the initiative, particularly in light of the challenges faced by women accessing adequate health care services. The support provided in the plan includes free women-focused care, improved assistance for conditions like endometriosis, and better access to reproductive and maternal health care. This move aims to address critical issues raised by members, ultimately prioritizing the health and well-being of women in the workforce, which is predominantly female. With education and childcare sectors heavily feminized, the union stressed the essential role of proper health care in ensuring a new generation of dedicated and well-prepared educators.