Spend just 15 minutes and help solve many of the puzzles of Australian women's health

Now in its sixth year, the survey by national not-for-profit organisation Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a chance for every woman to fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle on a wide range of health issues including the physical and mental health effects of COVID-19 and our summer bushfires.

The survey, which is open until August 28, 2020 is one of Australia's largest national studies of women's health behaviour and information needs. Thousands of women across Australia from different life stages, ages and background have responded to the survey in previous years.

"Our survey provides a powerful snapshot of the state of women's health and wellbeing across the country," said Janet Michelmore Jean Hailes for Women's Health interim chief executive.

"We listen carefully and translate these insights into free health resources. We also share the outcomes with government departments and partner organisations in the health sector so they can hear directly from women."

"High rates of anxiety and women's negative perception of their bodies are a common theme in our survey; there's constant pressure on women to be 'perfect' and effortlessly handle it all.

"Many leading researchers joined our expert advisory group to ensure that the survey's findings will have a long life, well after the survey closes," said Ms Michelmore.

"This year women in Australia have experienced unique challenges to their health and wellbeing due to the summer bushfires and COVID-19. We're very interested to hear about the impacts of these events on women's lives, their mental health and access to health services, and expect the results will be influential for our partners, including state and federal governments."

Results of the online survey are used in many ways, including identifying gaps in health information, helping health professionals better understand their patients, and encouraging women to make practical, positive changes to their lives.

The 15 minute survey can be accessed at jeanhailes.org.au/survey2020. All responses are anonymous. Any survey participant can opt in to have the final survey results sent to them later in the year.