Menopause at Work® 1 Day Workshop for Leaders in Canberra
Description
Duration: 8 hours (including breaks) | Format: In-person / In-house / Online / Hybrid Certification: Course Completion Certification | Credits: 8 CEUs/CPDs/PDUs
Course Overview:
Our Menopause at Work training program is designed to build meaningful awareness around menopause, its impact in the workplace, and the wider effect it can have on individuals and organizational performance.
Through this 8-hour program, we empower organizations to foster an open, supportive, and psychologically safe culture where conversations around menopause are normalized and stigma is actively reduced. Our approach helps protect careers, retain valuable talent, and strengthen workplace wellbeing.
This training is not exclusively for women. It is intentionally designed for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and employees of all genders — because creating an inclusive workplace is a shared responsibility. By educating everyone, we enable teams to respond with empathy, understanding, and practical support, ensuring menopause is addressed with respect, awareness, and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this training, you will be able to:
Explain the menopause and who it directly and indirectly affects
Describe the ways in which supporting employees through their menopause can benefit both individuals and the organisation
Recognise how risk assessments support menopausal employees
Create actions and activities that can educate employees about the menopause and change the workplace culture
Recognise the knowledge and skills needed by managers to support staff through the different stages of the menopause
Why is taking this course important for individuals?
Understand menopause and its physical and psychological impact
Recognise how menopause can affect performance, confidence, and wellbeing at work
Identify the legal protections available to those experiencing menopause
Implement simple yet impactful workplace adjustments
Build a positive, supportive culture around menopause
Confidently have constructive conversations to understand and respond to employee needs
This training strengthens awareness, improves leadership capability, supports talent retention, and helps create a more inclusive and compassionate workplace.
Prerequisites:
None
Technical Requirements:
For In-house training:
Projector, Screen or TV
HDMI cable
Notebook, Pen
Internet
Laptop or tablet
Note: The training schedule includes two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break
Description
Why is it important to host our Menopause at Work course within your organisation?
Because supporting your team through every life stage is not just compassionate, it is strategic.
By delivering this training to your people, your organisation enables employees to:
Understand menopause and its physical and psychological impact
Recognise how it can influence performance, confidence, and wellbeing at work
Identify the legal protections relevant to those experiencing menopause
Apply simple yet meaningful workplace adjustments
Contribute to a positive, supportive culture around menopause
Engage in confident, constructive conversations to better understand employee needs
Hosting this course demonstrates proactive leadership, protects valuable talent, reduces absenteeism and presenteeism, strengthens compliance awareness, and builds a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, respect, and long-term retention.
For scheduling and group pricing, please enquire at sales@wisdommindsglobal.com.
Create a more supportive and inclusive workplace with practical, results-driven learning designed to build menopause awareness, strengthen leadership understanding, and help organizations better support employees through every stage of their careers.
Wisdom Minds Global — Learn More , Lead Better.
FAQs
- 1. Who should attend this workshop?
Leaders, managers, HR professionals, supervisors, and workplace decision-makers.
- 2. What will participants learn?
Participants will learn how menopause can affect employees and how leaders can provide appropriate workplace support.
- 3. Why is menopause awareness important for leaders?
Greater awareness helps leaders create a supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
- 4. Is this workshop suitable for HR professionals?
Yes. It provides practical insights that HR professionals can apply to workplace policies and employee support.
- 5. How can leaders support employees experiencing menopause?
Leaders can improve communication, encourage flexibility, maintain confidentiality, and create a supportive environment.
- 6. Does the workshop cover workplace inclusion?
Yes. The program addresses menopause as part of broader workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
- 7. Is prior knowledge required?
No. The workshop is designed for participants with all levels of knowledge and experience.
- 8. Is this workshop suitable for both men and women?
Yes. All leaders and professionals can benefit from understanding menopause in the workplace.
- 9. Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes, participants can receive a certificate of completion/participation, depending on the program format.
- 10. How can I enquire about the training?
For More Information & Registration
Please contact us at sales@wisdommindsglobal.com
- 11. Can this workshop be delivered for organizations?
Yes. The workshop can be arranged as an in-house, classroom, virtual, or hybrid corporate program.
Agenda
Section 1: What is the Menopause?
⦁ What is the Menopause? – Helping participants understand the three stages of the menopause through an activity and highlighting that each woman’s experience will be different ⦁ Who Does the Menopause Affect Directly? – Touching on who is directly affected by the menopause ⦁ Who Might the Menopause Affect Indirectly? – Understanding the impact that the menopause can have on people around the person directly experiencing it and why it is consequently something we should all be concerned about ⦁ When do people experience the menopause? – Looking at some potential timelines for the menopause ⦁ What are the Symptoms of the Menopause? – An in-depth review of all of the potential symptoms of the menopause and the impact these can have on someone. Knowing that nothing is ‘typical’ Exploring data around the menopause to realise the reality of its affects.
Section 2 – Menopause and Work
⦁ Menopause Symptoms at Work – Exploring the physical, psychological and workplace impact that the menopause has on people ⦁ The Menopause and Employment – Facts about the menopause in the workplace and what that means ⦁ The Business Case – An activity that explores how an organisation would benefit by supporting employees through their menopause ⦁ Menopause and the Law – Examining the two main pieces of legislation that relate to the menopause are the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (this can be left out or altered where not relevant) ⦁ Risk Assessments – Watching a video that explains how a workplace risk assessment would take place for menopause ⦁ Reasonable Adjustments – Identifying and reviewing the adjustments and alterations that can be made at work to make the menopause more comfortable for women and improve their working life ⦁ Reasonable Adjustments – Flexibility – Appreciating how you can adapt how someone works to support them during the menopause – this might include elements like flexible working, altering roles etc. ⦁ Supporting Menopausal Employees – Ensuring participants understand their responsibilities regarding providing support ⦁ Menopausal Policy – What it is, why it’s important and typical contents. If the organisation has a policy, then this will be reviewed. Where they do not, the importance of implementing one is highlighted and a framework is developed ⦁ The Menopause Affects the Whole Organisation – Taking a business-wide view of implementing a culture of openness around the menopause. Establishing key actions that can be taken to achieve this.
Section 3 – Talking About the Menopause
⦁ Talking About the Menopause – Advice on the different support networks there are and how these can be accessed ⦁ What Can Managers and Team Leaders Do? – Clear guidance on what managers and team leaders need to do to support staff through the different stages of the menopause ⦁ Rate Your Knowledge – An exercise that asks participants to consider their current understanding of menopause topics and how they can improve ⦁ Tips for Having Effective Conversations – Step by step advice on how to have a conversation with an employee about the menopause while being sensitive and sincere ⦁ Action Plan – Creating an action plan to take back to the workplace. This is things they could do to break the taboo, normalise conversations around menopause, and make change happen in your organisation
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