The Australian Women's Register

Summary

Dr Jean Hailes was a pioneer in women’s health in Australia. In 1970 she began the first clinic in Australia dedicated to the management of women in midlife and beyond. Hailes was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for service to medicine particularly in relation to women. Following her death in 1988, her colleagues and friends created the Jean Hailes Foundation to honour her memory.

Events

• 1970

  Established the first Menopause Clinic in Australia at Prince Henry’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 1976 - 1986

  Medical Officer in charge of the Menopause Clinic at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 1975 - 1980

  Medical Officer in charge of the Family Planning Clinic at Prince Henry’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 2051

  Married Henry Buckhurst Kay and they had 3 children

• 2012

  Inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women

• 1962 - 1972

  Medical Officer at the Red Cross Bank, Melbourne

• 1972

  Student health medical officer at Monash University

• 1972 - 1975

  Student health medical officer at University of Melbourne

• 1986

  Appointed Member of the Order of Australia

• 1970 - 1974

  Voluntary work at Menopause Clinic, Prince Henry’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 1971 - 1974

  Voluntary work at the Family Planning Clinic, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 1978

  President of the Parents Association at Melbourne Church of England Girls’ Grammar School

• 1969

  President of Old Grammarians Society

• 1972 - 1983

  Medical Officer of the Family Planning Clinic at the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne

• 1950

  Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital