Survey: National Guidelines for Perimenopause and Menopause
The Australian Government advised, as part of a response to the Senate report, that it is investing $2.9 million over three years from 2025-26 to develop national clinical guidelines for perimenopause and menopause. The national clinical guidelines will ensure information for clinicians is nationally consistent, evidence based and readily available to support consistent care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has commissioned the Australian Living Evidence Collaboration (ALEC), Monash University, to develop the Australian guidelines for perimenopause and menopause. To inform this work, ALEC has released two surveys - one for patients and one for health practitioners.
The survey for healthcare professionals, researchers and policy makers aims to capture the opinions, ideas and diverse experiences of Australian healthcare practitioners and others who provide care to those experiencing menopause or perimenopause. Responses will directly inform which topics are prioritised for guideline development over the coming months. The team are particularly interested in areas of clinical uncertainty, emerging evidence, and where current guidance is inconsistent or lacking.
The survey takes 10-15 minutes. Participation is voluntary and very much appreciated and any questions can be sent via email to Tanya Millard, Senior Research Fellow, Evaluation and Prioritisation Lead ALEC. The survey closes 27 September 2026.
For more information, download the project Explanatory Statement