Jean Hailes for Women's Health is Australia's leading and most trusted women's health organisation and this week (3-7 September) they are celebrating Women's Health Week.

The aim of the week is to encourage women to take their own health seriously and seek advice from a health professional if they have any concerns.

As part of the week's celebrations, we asked Danielle Bodinnar Karista's CEO and Founder a few questions about her health and well being and how she manages as a busy working Mum.

Being a busy working Mum and founder of Karista, what are your top tips for looking after your health?

BYO lunches (healthy and cheap) and get home early enough to spend quality time with the family - it reduces stress and mothers guilt

How do you manage quality time with family and work?

I work very close to home (3 tram stops away) so I do not have to waste time commuting. My husband and I both start work early and finish early so we all (the four family members - dad, mum, 2 kids) spend time together at the end of the day - and share the end of the day chores i.e. feeding, cleaning and loving the kids

How do you unwind after a busy week at Karista?

Nice dinner on the couch with a good movie (or some fun junk TV)

At Karista, we know that its mostly women who arrange healthcare for their loved ones– do you have any advice for women needing help with an elderly family member?

Most of us in our old age do not want to accept help. Start to make your family member comfortable with it as early as you can. Introduce it slowly (eg. a cleaner) and find a carer organisation that you like and that can work to your parents preferences

The NDIS is complex and can be overwhelming, what advice do you have for families starting out on the NDIS journey?

It is difficult to avoid the stress. Finding a provider based on very specific needs can be difficult. Speak to as many experts as you can handle and take a balanced view. And feel free to call us on 1300 274 782

And finally, is there anything else you’d like to share for Women’s Health Week?

Yep, stay healthy, stay strong and Happy Women's Health Week!

Source: Jean Hailes for Women's Health