“I Don’t have the Spoons for That…” The Views and Experiences of Younger ACT Women (aged 18 to 50 years) about Accessing Supports and Services for Chronic Disease

This territory-based research report explores younger women’s experiences of programs, courses and services supporting those with chronic disease, the relevance, suitability and age-appropriateness of information, services and support, and the gaps, barriers and ideas to improve younger women’s access to and involvement in responses that assists to manage their condition.

Author(s): Amber Hutchinson
Organisation: Women's Centre for Health Matters; Women's Health Matters
Year Published: 2018
Language: English

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