Period program 'tackles taboo'

Cura Day Hospitals Group staff now have access to free period products in every bathroom.

To promote menstrual equity, Cura has partnered with global hygiene and health company Essity to bring in the Libra Period Positivity Program across its 29 facilities from September 2023.

Cura Group CEO Andrew Currie said creating better access to period products meant no staff member would ever have to feel embarrassed and anxious about affordability or accessibility, miss out on work or training, or improvise on products.

"We are aiming to minimise the impacts periods can have on our employees' daily lives and this program is the first step we can administer to address social stigmas and financial barriers that may be preventing our staff from reaching their full potential," Mr Currie said.

"Access to free period care products makes people feel supported, safe and cared for, and in turn this enhances performance at work or in training.

"We are looking forward to raising awareness about menstrual equity through constructive solutions and we are confident we can all work together to make a significant impact."

Essity Australasia's Executive General Manager B2B, Jody Scaife, said implementing the program demonstrated progressive leadership and a culture of care.

"When over 54 percent of Australians think it's still taboo to talk openly about periods, the implementation of this program demonstrates a commitment to changing the conversation," Ms Scaife said.

"This focus on a practical period-care solution communicates an inclusive workplace, removing the anxiety and stress associated with navigating the menstrual cycle at work."

Read more: Megha Thattalayath Nalupurayil – Cura Day Hospitals Group

Read more: Jodie Duncan – Cura Day Hospitals Group

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