Series: Beyond the Body: Women’s wellbeing- science, equity & impact

In this episode, host Professor Amanda Henry speaks with Associate Professor Lizzie Muller about the often invisible world of carers — who they are, what they do, and why care work remains a deeply gendered issue. Drawing on personal experience and her research at UNSW, Lizzie unpacks how caring responsibilities intersect with career progression and what can be done to better support carers at work. A candid conversation about recognition, advocacy, and the real impact of care on women's wellbeing.

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UNSW Women’s Wellbeing Academy
Guest: Associate Professor Lizzie Muller
Professor Amanda Henry Program Head, Women’s Health, Australia
The George Institute’s Global Women’s Health Program

Series:&nbsp;Beyond the Body: Women&rsquo;s wellbeing- science, equity &amp; impact
In this episode, host Professor Amanda Henry speaks with Associate Professor Lizzie Muller about the often invisible world of carers &mdash; who they are, what they do, and why care work remains a deeply gendered issue. Drawing on personal experience and her research at UNSW, Lizzie unpacks how caring responsibilities intersect with career progression and what can be done to better support carers at work. A candid conversation about recognition, advocacy, and the real impact of care on women's wellbeing.
<a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/edi/diversity-inclusion/gender-equity/womens-wellbeing-academy/career-coaching-carers">Visit</a> to learn more <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/edi/diversity-inclusion/gender-equity/womens-wellbeing-academy">UNSW Women&rsquo;s Wellbeing Academy</a> <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/lizzie-muller">Guest: Associate Professor Lizzie Muller</a> <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/about-us/our-people/people-at-the-george-institute/amanda-henry">Professor Amanda Henry Program Head, Women&rsquo;s Health, Australia</a> <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/our-research/areas/womens-health">The George Institute&rsquo;s Global Women&rsquo;s Health Program</a>

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people’s lives, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people&rsquo;s lives, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheScanPodcast&amp;src=typed_query">#TheScanPodcast&nbsp;</a>

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