News & Blog
All of the latest MotHs news, musings and articles. Stay up to date on what’s happening in the Hills, local events and key information for Hills residents.
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2023 -What a Year
That’s a wrap for 2023, we're immensely proud of the challenges we've conquered. Looking forward, we're excited to steer MotHs towards a sustainable future in 2024. Read the President’s report. Here's to more growth, connection, and success!
Voice to Parliament Referendum
MotHs has been raising awareness, connecting mothers, supporting research and promoting local businesses since 2015 and we’ve dedicated ourselves to supporting women through the years of motherhood, connecting mothers to services and promoting local businesses. Reducing misinformation has always been a high priority for MotHs. Here is a list of official and approved links so you are informed come Referendum day on October 14th.
The Great Childcare Desert
For parents wishing to return to work, finding childcare that suits your needs is incredibly important. Sadly in an area considered a childcare desert this decision is one of the most stressful.
Making Noise on Womens Health
We need to get women’s health in Australia back on track. In the wake of disruptions from multiple natural disasters and lockdowns, the health service system is overburdened, basic health checks have lapsed, and mothers in particular are struggling to find the time and funds to manage their basic care.
MotHs Advocacy Updates
MotHs advocates on telecommunications, particularly the nbn and the need for them to be legislated as an essential service. Read more about our efforts on this topic, along with other issues including domestic violence, mental health and siloed information.
Investing in Women’s Mental Health
Stress, a feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressures, is the top mental health issue facing women today, with almost 70% of women in Australia experiencing stress. Unsurprising given research showing that women often perform far more cognitive and emotional labour than men.
Negotiating the Labyrinth – One Family’s Journey to the NDIS
We’ve learned a lot in the process of getting my daughter onto the National Disability Insurance Scheme. I share a few brief points to highlight inherent challenges, recognising everyone’s experience is different.
Important Local Issues in the State Election
We are edging towards the Victorian State election on November 26 and with 5200+ voting members, Mums of the Hills is keen to understand how candidates will address our local issues.
Post Partum Health a key concern
Women’s post partum health and care has been neglected and is due for a much needed overhaul. We are facing a nation of women that are overworked, burnt out, physically and mentally traumatised from our current birth practices and the lack of post partum support and healthcare.
Creating a Village for New Mums
Pregnancy is not just about carrying a baby for nine months. Society tells us that we must “bounce back” physically after having a baby, that we should resume our normal sex and exercise lives 6 weeks post partum and that we should be happy that we get to be mothers – all the time. Osteopath Rebecca Lovett is here to dispel those myths.
Overturning Roe v Wade (1973): The facts, the situation in Australia, and how you can show support
The late US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) once said that "reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade". With RBG firmly in mind, I calmed myself and set about gathering some facts.
Meet the Casey Electorate Candidates
As Federal election voting day draws closer, voters were keen to learn what their local candidates had to say about their electorate. Our Meet the Candidate was a great success and now you can view the recording here.
Meet the Casey Electorate Candidates
As Federal election voting day draws closer, voters are keen to learn what their local candidates say about their electorate. Tonight’s Meet the Candidate will be a great opportunity to do just that.