Women’s pain too often dismissed, Victorian inquiry finds

The Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain has exposed deep inequalities in how women’s health concerns are treated – and often dismissed – across the state.

The report, Bridging the Gender Pain Gap, makes 27 recommendations aimed at reshaping the system to better recognise and respond to women’s experiences.

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Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Kit McMahon – CEO, Women’s Health in the South East

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 November 2025