Heart health takes centre stage

THE Limestone Coast Women’s Health Expo returns this September with a powerful focus on cardiovascular health.

The Limestone Coast Women’s Health Collective is proud to present its annual Women’s Health Week Expo on Friday, September 5, bringing together leading local experts, health services, and community organisations for a day of education, empowerment, and connection.

Held during Jean Hailes’ National Women’s Health Week, this year’s theme – ‘Cardiovascular Health: Strong Women Need Healthy Hearts Too’ – will spotlight the silent but serious issue of heart disease in women.

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for Australian women, yet many don’t realise the symptoms can be very different to those experienced by men – or that certain conditions can emerge during pregnancy and in the years that follow.

LCWHC committee member and local GP Dr Monique Kanters said the expo was about giving women in our region the tools they need to take charge of their heart health.

“We want women to feel confident recognising the signs, understanding their risk factors, and making small, sustainable changes that keep their hearts strong for life,” Dr Kanters said.

LCWHC committee member Lucy Lines said the expo is about more than just information.

“It’s a welcoming space where women can ask questions, try something new, and connect with services they might not have known existed in our region,” Lucy said.

Event Details:

Friday, September 5

Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, Mount Gambier

Free to attend | Registration essential via Humanitix: LCWHC Womens Health Week Expo

(https://events.humanitix.com/lcwhc-womens-health-week-expo

What to Expect on the Day:

Expert talks on heart health, nutrition, movement, and stress management

Interactive demonstrations – from fitness and yoga to meditation and mindfulness

Hands-on health checks including blood pressure and cholesterol testing

Stalls and displays from local health and wellbeing providers

Tea & coffee on arrival and plenty of space to connect with others

About the Limestone Coast Women’s Health Collective

The LCWHC is a volunteer-led network of local health professionals and community members dedicated to improving access to accurate, evidence-based health information for women across the Limestone Coast. Since the first Women’s Health Expo last year – and with new initiatives like the 2025 Menopause & Perimenopause Information Night – the Collective has become a trusted source of practical, relevant health education for regional women.