Self-advocacy is encouraged but rarely explained or made explicit. And many women still don’t know they have the right to ask questions, get a second opinion, and offer feedback when it comes to their healthcare.
You don’t need permission to advocate for healthcare that meets your needs. But if you wanted a reminder, this is it.
In this timely episode of Regarding Me, I’m joined by Rebecca White, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Indigenous Health, and Women, to talk about self-health advocacy, not as a ‘bonus’ or nice-to-have, but as a right.
We unpack the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights, the importance of informed consent and shared decision-making, and what it takes to shift a healthcare system where women, especially younger women, are still dismissed or not taken seriously.
Whether you’re in Australia or elsewhere, this conversation will help you understand what you’re entitled to and how to confidently speak up for the care that fits your life.
You’ll hear:
“We are the only people we can depend on to be our own advocates when it comes to our healthcare.” — Rebecca White
🔗 Want to start now?
Download my free Six Self-Advocacy Steps (SSAS) guide, a practical tool to help you ask better questions and get the care you need.
For the links to all the resources mentioned in this show, go to the episode blog page.
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CREDITS:
Host & Producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health Advocate
Sound engineering: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK)
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