Australian social policy is broad and covers a number of areas in relation to different groups of citizens in society. Although these policies are intended to benefit the community, it is important that existing problems in the system are addressed. Health in particular is an area of ​​social policy that affects every Australian at some point. It is therefore essential that policies are implemented to ensure fairness and well-being for all members of the community. For the purposes of this essay, only health in relation to women will be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of health policies on women over time, as well as the reasons why significant policy changes have been made. The current problems in the provision of these services and the reasons why these problems have arisen will also be discussed in detail. Although there are several definitions that shape the term social policy, in general the concept can be presented as a framework of guidelines intended to address and achieve the well-being of citizens in a particular area of ​​interest. (Carson and Kerr, 2014). There are a number of health policies in Australia that have been developed and implemented over time to encourage equity and justice among women. A major Australian policy, known as the National Women's Health Policy, was documented in 1988 and agreed to by the Commonwealth and state governments in 1989 to advocate for equal health care rights for women . (Lee, Dobson, Brown, Bryson, Byles, Warner-Smith, & Young, 2005). The policy was only established after the Queen Victoria Hospital, a women's health facility in Melbourne, was linked to Monash University and opened to male staff in 1964. The hospital was originally comprised solely of women who were not allowed...... middle of paper ......o be heard and have their health and well-being considered and accounted for. The updated version of the policy focused on maintaining and improving the action plan of the original, but it aims to consider all women, including those of different racial and socio-economic status. economic, with a strong emphasis on prevention and education. Although Australia's health system has been significantly improved, it is important to recognize that some women are still disadvantaged and the system could still be reviewed and changed on many issues, including Aboriginal and Strait Islander women's health care de Torres, care for women in rural and disadvantaged areas. and care for women affected by violence. Australia's health system is much more developed than in the past, but policies could still be reconsidered to optimize the health of all Australian women..