The female body is most often presented as a single youthful idealised form but real bodies are complex, dynamic, multi-faceted, and shift across a lifetime.
Held in October and timed with World Mental Health Month, this panel turns toward feminine wellness to explore the changing female body and how it’s presented, spoken about, and depicted in imagery. How do societies view female bodies and how can we make room for the complexities female bodies experience over time?
Registration will start at 2.30pm, followed by the panel discussion at 3pm sharp. All panel attendees will receive a special ‘Happy Hormones’ welcome drink from our partner Moom Health.
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When: 3 Oct 2026, 3–4pm
Registration begins at 2.30pm
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Suitable For: Adults, Visitors with accessibility needs, Students and Educators, Young Adults
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Where: Supreme Court Wing, Level 5, Glass Room
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Ticket Information: $5 (Standard) and $2 (Gallery Insiders)
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