Soroptimist International Mackay

18/10/2026

♀️ World Menopause Day ‍♀️

Menopause generally happens between the ages 45 and 55. The average age of menopause in Australia is 51. Menopause is the point in time when a woman hasn't had a period for 12 consecutive months.

While this change usually happens naturally as hormone levels decline, it can also occur earlier because of surgery that removes the ovaries, or due to certain medical treatments such as chemotherapy.

There are three stages in this transition:

🪻Perimenopause – the time leading up to menopause, when hormone levels fluctuate and many women begin to experience symptoms. This phase can last from one to 10 years.
🪻Menopause – confirmed when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period.
🪻Post-menopause – the years after menopause, when symptoms may ease but the long-term effects of lower oestrogen, such as changes to bone and heart health, become more important.

Menopause is driven by changes in key hormones, leading to various symptoms, including:
🚺 Hot flushes 🚺 Mood swings 🚺 Night sweats 🚺 Vaginal dryness 🚺 Reduced libido 🚺 Sleep disturbances 🚺 Fatigue 🚺 Weight gain 🚺 Thinning hair 🚺 Brain fog 🚺 Dry skin 🚺 Chronic pain 🚺 General aches & pains

There are ways to manage menopause, as well as a range of menopause treatments & supports. Speak to your GP or other trusted health provider in the first instance to find out what might help you - you don't have to do it alone! 💜

16/10/2026

🏠 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | 17 October

A safe place to call home should be a basic human right, not a privilege.
This year’s theme, “United for Peace and Human Rights,” highlights the importance of Safe Homes for All and the vital role that safe, secure and affordable housing plays in ending poverty.

🌏 More than 2.8 billion people worldwide experience some form of housing inadequacy. Without a safe and stable home, accessing education, healthcare, employment and community support becomes much harder.

Poverty is about more than financial hardship. It can mean living without security, dignity, opportunity or the ability to fully participate in society.

At Soroptimist International Mackay, we recognise that building a fairer, more inclusive world starts with recognising the dignity of every person and addressing the barriers that prevent women, girls and their families from reaching their full potential.

💛 Everyone deserves a safe place to live, the opportunity to thrive and the dignity of being treated with respect.

This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, let’s stand united for human rights, challenge the inequalities that keep people in poverty, and work towards a future where safe housing and a life of dignity are within everyone’s reach.


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15/10/2026

Happy Friday!

Just two weeks to go until our fundraising trivia night! If you haven't already got your people together and your table booked, get onto it now! https://events.humanitix.com/trivia-night-soroptimist-international-mackay

This week's question....remember, no Googling, no AI and no phoning a friend!

15/10/2026

💜 Today is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Today, we pause to acknowledge and hold space for the families in our community who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

Whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, SIDS, the loss of a newborn or other unexpected reasons, every experience of loss carries its own grief, and every family deserves compassion, understanding and support.

We invite everyone to take a moment today to remember the little lives lost, honour the families who carry their memory, and offer kindness to those whose grief may not always be visible.

Every little life matters. Every loss matters. Every family deserves to be remembered. 🦋 💜

15/10/2026

Happy International Day of Rural Women!

This annual UN observance recognises the contributions of rural women and girls to agriculture, food security, rural development, and their communities, while highlighting the barriers that still limit their access to resources, services, opportunities, and decision-making.

You can read more about it here - https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2026/10/un-women-statement-for-the-international-day-of-rural-women-15-october-2026

15/10/2026

Just a reminder, donating your cans or bottles on behalf of SI Mackay is a simple, clean way you can support local projects that have a positive impact on the lives of women, girls, the broader community and the environment! Thankyou for supporting Soroptimist International Mackay 🪴

14/10/2026

Women’s bus is ready. Want to know more about the service? https://lnkd.in/p/ghcCC7qe

13/10/2026

When women and girls come together, amazing things happen! 🌟

Soroptimist International Mackay and Northern Beaches Girl Guides share a commitment to empowering women and girls, building confidence, developing leadership, and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their potential.

Through advocacy, community projects, friendship and hands-on learning, both organisations believe in the power of connection and the importance of supporting the next generation of strong, capable and confident girls. 💪✨

We’re delighted to support Northern Beaches Girl Guides and celebrate the wonderful work they do in our community.

🎉 Our upcoming Trivia Night will support TWO fantastic causes!

Proceeds from the night will contribute to:
🧡 Listen to Women’s Pain – Endometriosis Matters, our project raising awareness of endometriosis and advocating for women whose pain deserves to be heard. In collaboration with Strong HER Together Mackay

💚 Northern Beaches Girl Guides, opportunities for girls to learn, grow, lead and thrive.

And there’s more! 🎟️ The Northern Beaches Girl Guides raffle link is now LIVE!

👉 Enter here: https://rafflelink.com/r/northern-beaches-girl-guides/a-fun-raising-raffle

Every bit of community support helps make a difference. Together, we can strengthen our community, champion women and girls, and create positive change.

💙💛🧡 Different organisations, shared values, one community working together!



https://rafflelink.com/r/northern-beaches-girl-guides/a-fun-raising-raffle

Northern Beaches Girl Guides is a small unit of 12 girls, led by dedicated volunteers. Our guide hut is a valued community space, but maintaining it com...

11/10/2026

Happy Monday! 🌻

One of the beautiful things about being part of Soroptimist International Mackay is the women who come together with kindness, understanding and a shared desire to make a difference. 💛 Together, we lift each other up, support women and girls, and remind one another of the power of connection, compassion and community. 🌻