Inside the Box
A podcast for women and professionals alike, hosted by mums and Women's Health Physiotherapists, Kat, Tash, and Caitlin. Established and driven by our desires to share our passion for educating and empowering women to better understand their bodies, in particular - what's inside their 'box'. Amongst ourselves, real-life patients and leading industry experts, we’ll unpack a variety of topics including pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy, exercise, birth, postpartum, sexual pain, endometriosis, leakage, prolapse and beyond.
Inside the Box
Women’s Health, Policy & Progress with Senator Marielle Smith
In this episode, we sit down with South Australian Senator Marielle Smith, a passionate advocate for women’s health, equity and access; to explore what real change looks like at the policy level, and how it translates to everyday women seeking care.
What We Cover
- Marielle’s Story & “Why”
A look into who Marielle is, what a typical week in Parliament involves, and the personal experiences that fuel her commitment to women’s health advocacy.
- Senate Inquiry into Perimenopause & Menopause
Key findings from the national inquiry, including gaps in diagnosis, education, and access to care—and what women across Australia said they need most.
- The 2025 Federal Investment in Women’s Health
What the upcoming funding means for:
- Perimenopause support
- HRT accessibility
- Pelvic pain management
- Better pathways for frontline, multidisciplinary care
Medicare & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
A practical breakdown of what Medicare currently covers, where the major gaps sit, and why improving access to pelvic health physiotherapy is essential.
- What’s Next in Women’s Health Policy
Marielle shares what she’s working on now from expanding early-access services to strengthening allied health integration and her vision for improving women’s health in the years ahead.
Follow Marielle @senatormariellesmith
