Long Story Short: Reshaping the narrative of women’s sexual and reproductive health (formerly Storylines), is a multiyear project informed by quantitative research, lived-experience perspectives, and expert advice from health professionals, with the aim of building solutions-based advocacy and resources that improve access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and information for women* in the Loddon Mallee and Goulburn North East regions.
Lived-experience perspectives form the heart of the Long Story Short project. Women’s Health Loddon Mallee and Women’s Health Goulburn North East have gathered perspectives from across our regions through the development of a Community Advisory Group to steer the early stages of the project, consultation with health professionals, a series of focus groups, and an online survey.
We have also collated the perspectives and experiences of women shared over two iterations of this project to develop a series of five videos which highlight, in narrative form, the challenges and solutions which can be drawn from women’s lived experience.
Drawing on women’s lived experiences and health sector expertise, as well as quantitative SRH data, the Long Story Short report and project recommendations offer community-driven, evidence-based solutions aimed at improving access to sexual and reproductive health information and services in the Loddon Mallee and Goulburn North East regions.
As part of the Long Story Short project, we’ve heard that easy to find and understand information is vital to improving access to timely and relevant sexual and reproductive health information. So, we’ve compiled this list of links to help guide women and gender diverse people in finding the services and information they need:
Women in rural and regional areas struggle to make their voices heard when it comes to their health. Women and employers need to understand ‘taboo’ subjects in women’s health that may impact their ability to work, such as menopause. Education surrounding women’s health is vital to make sure women in regional areas are heard, understood and helped.
Our Long Story Short project is a collaboration with Women’s Health Goulburn North East that collects real stories to show why women’s health should be a top priority for decision makers. These videos are inspired by real experiences and told by actors.
