From discovery to health impact: advancing research, policy and practice to improve the health and wellbeing of women and children
Join us for the Monash Women's and Children’s Health Summit, a flagship event bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and sector partners to explore innovations and evidence-based approaches that advance the health of women and children. The summit will feature keynote addresses, rapid-fire research showcases, sector panels, and parallel breakout sessions covering women’s and children’s health across the life course.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Keynotes from government, philanthropic, and academic leaders
- Rapid-fire presentations showcasing Monash research translating discoveries into policy and practice
- Parallel breakout sessions on reproductive health, metabolic health, midlife and menopause, and children’s neurodevelopment and equity
- Plenary flagship session on pelvic pain and endometriosis, featuring research, policy, and sector perspectives
- Poster session with prizes for students and early-career researchers
The summit provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from leading experts, and engage in conversations that will shape the future of women’s and children’s health.
Summit details and registration
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Transport
Complimentary shuttle bus from Monash University Clayton campus to the Summit.
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FAQs
Have questions? Explore our FAQs for key information about the summit experience.
Why this matters
Women’s and children’s health research and translation represents one of the most significant opportunities to strengthen and support the health of Australian families, improve policy and systems, particularly in vulnerable populations, develop workforce capacity and practice and improve outcomes for Indigenous women, children and adolescents.
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Endometriosis and pelvic pain – accelerating diagnosis and care
One of the most common causes of chronic pain in women and a major focus of policy and clinical discussion. The summit will highlight research, diagnostic innovation and improved models of care.
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Advancing Women’s and Children’s Health Across the Life Course
Leading experts will explore reproductive health, maternity care, menopause, bone and heart health, emerging therapies and health equity, addressing evidence-based practice, women's automony, and lifelong wellbeing for women and children across the care continuum.
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Building Healthier Futures for Every Child
There will be discussion on child health, insights from placental science, strategies to improve outcomes for preterm babies, Indigenous child and adolescent wellbeing, and inclusive community programs that support participation, development, and long-term wellbeing for children with special needs.
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Evidence to Impact: Strengthening Policy and Practice
Experts will examine how research is translated into real-world policy and clinical practice through learning health systems, national maternity guidelines and statewide PCOS care.
Summit videos
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Monash Women's and Children’s Health Summit 2026
Monash University, with Monash Health are working together to translate research into real-world health impacts.
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Closing the Gap. Transforming Women's Health.
At Monash, clinicians and researchers are working together to build a more connected, equitable system that works for women, children and their families at every stage of life.
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Women's Pain
Monash is building programs across the full arc of women's lives - from pregnancy and early life, through midlife transitions, to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological health in later years.
Summit program
Speakers
More speakers to be announced.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact our Faculty Events Team.
Email: med-events@monash.edu
We hope you can join us!