Rural Women RISE - Midlife Health Program
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Finally understand what's changing in your body — and know exactly what to do about it.
Weight gain around your middle. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Low energy. Joint aches. Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice.
If you've found yourself wondering...
"Why doesn't my body respond the way it used to?"
...you're not imagining it.
During perimenopause and menopause, changing hormones can affect inflammation, muscle, metabolism, sleep, mood, gut health and long-term health risks. The strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s often stop working—not because you've failed, but because your body has changed.
RISE is a six-week evidence-based small-group program designed specifically to help rural women understand these changes and build practical habits that improve health, confidence and quality of life.
This isn't another restrictive diet or quick fix.
It's a practical roadmap for understanding your body and learning how to work with it—not against it.
Now enrolling for the Coleambally Pilot - Supported by Murrumbidgee Community Grants and CWA - Coleambally Argoon Branch
Only 15 spots available!!
Now enrolling for Online Rise Pilot - only 6 places available - open Australia-wide (please note times are in AEST)
You don't have tnavigate midlife alone.
Imagine six weeks from now...
Imagine waking up with...
✔ Knowing how to improve your energy
✔ Better understanding of your body
✔ Less confusion about hormones
✔ More confidence around food
✔ A clear plan for building muscle and protecting your metabolism
✔ Practical strategies to improve sleep and reduce inflammation
✔ The reassurance that you're not going through this alone
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by information online...
...you'll know exactly where to focus your energy.
Is RISE right for you?
This program has been created for women who are experiencing perimenopause, menopause or early post-menopause and want evidence-based guidance they can actually use.
You may recognise yourself if you are experiencing:
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Weight gain despite doing "all the right things"
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Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
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Poor sleep or waking during the night
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Brain fog or reduced concentration
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Mood changes or increased stress
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Joint or muscle aches
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Reduced strength
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Digestive changes
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Low motivation
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Feeling like your body has changed overnight
Whether your symptoms are mild or significant, understanding what's happening is the first step towards feeling more like yourself again.
Why RISE is different
There are countless books, podcasts and social media accounts talking about menopause.
RISE is different because it brings the science together into a structured, supportive program that helps you understand what matters most—and how to apply it in real life.
You'll receive:
✔ Six interactive small-group sessions
✔ Evidence-based education translated into plain English
✔ Practical activities each week
✔ Comprehensive workbook and resources
✔ Personal action planning
✔ Guest presentations from trusted women's health professionals
✔ Supportive discussions with other women experiencing similar challenges
✔ Strategies you can continue using long after the program finishes
Our approach
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, we focus on the foundations that have the greatest impact on long-term health.
Together we'll explore:
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Understanding perimenopause and menopause
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Nutrition to support energy, inflammation and healthy ageing
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Building muscle to protect metabolism and independence
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Managing weight changes without restrictive dieting
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Improving sleep and recovery
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Gut health and hormones
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Stress resilience and mindset
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Pelvic floor health
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Building sustainable habits that last
Every recommendation is grounded in current evidence and designed to work in real life—not just in theory.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the program, you'll have:
✔ A better understanding of what's happening inside your body
✔ Confidence to make informed health decisions
✔ A personalised plan that suits your lifestyle
✔ Practical nutrition and movement strategies
✔ Greater confidence discussing menopause with your GP and other health professionals
✔ Skills to reduce inflammation and support healthy ageing
✔ A toolkit you can continue using for years to come
Because the goal isn't simply getting through menopause.
It's building the healthiest decades of your life.
👉 Places for the inaugural Coleambally Pilot are now open.
COLEAMBALLY PROGRAM DETAILS
📍 Venue: Muddy Duck Meeting Room, Coleambally
🕧 Session Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm each
Wednesday from August 5th (for 6 weeks
ONLINE PILOT PROGRAM DETAILS - Bookings open
🕧 Session Time: 8.30am each
Wednesday from August 19th (for 6 weeks)
Weekly Program Overview
Week 1
Understanding Your Changing Body
Why hormones influence inflammation, metabolism, sleep, mood and weight—and where to start.
Week 4
Sleep, Stress and Brain Health
Understanding the connections between recovery, hormones and cognitive health.
Week 2
Nutrition for Energy and Inflammation
Simple nutrition strategies that support muscle, metabolic health and everyday energy.
Week 5
Gut Health, Pelvic Floor Management, Weight and Hormones
Making sense of digestive changes, cravings and body composition.
Week 3
Muscle, Strength and Healthy Ageing
Why muscle is your metabolic superpower and how to protect it during midlife.
Week 6
Your Long-Term RISE Plan
Creating sustainable habits and leaving with your own personalised roadmap.
Learn from a multidisciplinary team
Throughout the program, you'll also hear from experienced guest presenters, including women's health professionals who provide practical advice on topics such as:
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Pelvic floor health
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Hormone therapy and medical management
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Movement and exercise
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Healthy ageing
Guest Speakers and Content Developers
Meet Amanda - The Program Lead
I'm Amanda Mannes, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and Wellness Coach with more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Throughout my career I've worked with women experiencing chronic disease, inflammation, digestive disorders and complex health conditions. What became increasingly clear was how many women were struggling through perimenopause without understanding why their bodies had changed.
RISE combines my experience in nutrition, inflammation, behaviour change and women's health into a practical program that helps women replace confusion with confidence.
My goal isn't to overwhelm you with information.
It's to help you understand your body well enough to make meaningful changes that last.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a certain age group the program is aimed at?
No. The program is suitable for women who want to know more about how to improve health in midlife. Everyone has different timelines. If you are having early symptoms of perimenopause in your late 30's or still having hot flushes into your 70's. You're more than welcome.
Will I receive resources?
Yes. Every participant receives a comprehensive workbook and supporting resources, including recipes and trackers, and strength activity resources.
Is this a diet program?
No. RISE focuses on sustainable habits, nutrition, movement, inflammation and healthy ageing—not restrictive dieting.
Can I attend if I'm taking HRT?
Absolutely. The program complements, rather than replaces, medical care.
Are there any medical tests as part of the program?
No, but do talk about routine tests that all women should be doing in their 40's, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
Do I need a referral?
No, just register
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Program Cost
The full value of the Rural Women's RISE - Midlife Health Program is $340, reflecting six evidence-based group sessions, a comprehensive participant workbook, practical resources, guest expert presentations, and ongoing support throughout the program.
Thanks to the generous support of our community partners, eligible participants in the Coleambally Pilot Program are able to access the program for just $80.
This subsidy has been made possible through funding from the Murrumbidgee Council Community Grant Program and the generous support of the Country Women's Association – Coleambally Argoon Branch.
Our goal is to make high-quality menopause and healthy ageing education more accessible to women living in rural and regional communities.
Community Partners
RISE is proud to be supported by organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of rural women.
Current partners include:
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Murrumbidgee Council - Community Grants
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Country Women's Association – Coleambally Argoon Branch
Their support helps reduce financial barriers so more local women can access evidence-based education and support during midlife.
Ready to put yourself first
You don't have to navigate this stage of life alone.
Whether you're looking for answers, practical strategies, or simply reassurance that what you're experiencing is normal, RISE provides the knowledge, support and confidence to help you move forward.
Small groups mean places are limited.
Secure your place in the next RISE program today.
RISE at a Glance
Who it's for: Women experiencing perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause
Duration: 6 weekly sessions (90 minutes each)
Format: Small-group learning with practical activities and discussion
Includes: Comprehensive workbook, guest experts and personalised action planning
Facilitated by: Amanda Mannes, Accredited Practising Dietitian & Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist
Investment: $80 for the Coleambally Pilot (subsidised; full program value $340)
Online Programs: Small pilot starting mid-August; click book for more info.


