The leading global provider of menopause workplace services
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Our story
Menopause Friendly Australia is the result of two people on opposite sides of the world sharing a determination to change the experience of people going through menopause.
Founded by Grace Molloy and Deborah Garlick, Menopause Friendly Australia is a circuit-breaker for companies experiencing the loss of productivity, gender diversity and psychosocial safety associated by the surge in the number of menopausal people in the workplace.
Seeing Australian businesses lose experienced leaders early due to menopause symptoms, Grace made it her mission to ensure employers have access to the support they need to help women thrive through this stage of life.
An Australian Registered Nurse with a Big 4 background in financial audit, business development and commercial partnership, Grace noted Deborah’s world-leading experience as CEO and founder of the UK’s chief provider of menopause workplace services.
Through Menopause in the Workplace and The Menopause Friendly Accreditation, Deborah has been instrumental helping British companies harness the potential of menopausal workers.
Menopause Friendly Australia (MFA) utilises this tried, tested and trusted methodology to help Australian businesses improve productivity, diversity and workplace wellbeing . MFA delivers global menopause support through a network of partners in the UK, USA and Europe.
Our Independent Panel
Our independent panel brings together respected experts from across health, business, and policy to provide trusted oversight and uphold the integrity of the Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Dr Belinda Steffan
Chancellor’s Fellow – University of Edinburgh
Dr. Belinda Steffan is a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Edinburgh Business School, where her research focuses on the intersection of gender, age, and health in the workplace. She specialises in women’s health, particularly menopause, and examines how these factors influence workforce participation and retention in mid to later life. Her work also explores the development of digital health technologies to support healthy ageing at work and investigates intersectional experiences related to socio-economic status, race, and neurodiversity.
Libby Lyons
NED and former WGEA CEO
Libby Lyons is a prominent Australian leader in gender equality, known for her tenure as Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (2015–2021), where she led transformative policy and reporting reforms. With a background in senior executive roles at BHP, Alcoa, and Telstra, she now chairs Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and serves as Strategic Counsel at ReGen Strategic. Libby is widely recognised for her advocacy and was named Woman of the Decade for Gender Policy by the Women Economic Forum.
Karen Stein
Author & Leadership Coach
Karen Stein is a Menopause Champion and Group Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Executive Coach. Karen is a former Deloitte Australia Partner with over 30 years’ experience in professional services. There she co-led the award-winning “Managing Menopause in the Workplace” initiative, having a key role in Deloitte becoming the first Menopause Friendly accredited employer in Australia, before joining the panel. Karen is the award-winning author of Be Your Own Leadership Coach and is currently writing her second book, Managing Menopause in the Workplace (self-coaching strategies to lead your way). She holds qualifications in coaching psychology, law, and economics.
Sara Summerbell
Employment Law Expert, Baker McKenzie
Sara Summerbell is a Special Counsel at Baker McKenzie, specialising in employment and industrial relations law. With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles at BHP and top-tier law firms, she advises on workplace inclusion, litigation, and employment strategy across the full employee lifecycle. Sara is a skilled advocate and educator, known for delivering practical, business-focused guidance to HR teams, executives, and legal professionals.
Our Team
Meet the passionate team behind Menopause Friendly Australia, a group of advocates, experts, and change-makers dedicated to creating supportive, inclusive workplaces for everyone navigating menopause.
Grace Molloy
Co-founder & CEO
Deborah Garlick
Co-founder
Vicki Smith
Partnerships Manager
Tracey Martin
Facilitator & Trainer NSW
Janey McGoldrick
Facilitator & Trainer NSW
Mimi Wong
Facilitator & Trainer SA
Jodi Woodroff
Facilitator & Trainer QLD
Olivia Trembath
Facilitator & Trainer WA
Imogen Crump
Facilitator & Menopause Speaker VIC
Rebecca Max
Facilitator & Trainer VIC
Sheryl Carroll
Facilitator & Trainer NSW
Sarah Barnes
Facilitator & Trainer SA
Why partner with us?
Tried, tested, trusted. Partnering with leading organisations with the reputation as the industry-leading mark of of excellence for menopause in the workplace.
Australian business supported by global experience
10+
Years experience supporting employers
1000+
Employers trust us with their wellbeing initiatives
Evidence-based support for leading employers across all industries
Australian Employers leading the way
“At AngloGold Ashanti Australia we want every employee to feel that they belong and can thrive. Becoming a Menopause Friendly employer, having open conversations, and providing the right support, is important for the wellbeing of all of our employees that are affected by menopause – whether they are experiencing the symptoms themselves, or supporting a team member or loved one.”
Anglogold Ashanti – Nicola Thomson, VP People and Culture
“As one of only four organisations to receive this accreditation, I hope to see more menopause friendly employers recognised in future. Together we can positively shift the way people think, feel and support menopause in the workplace, and continue to support and empower women in all their endeavours as we strive for gender equality.”
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Stephen Cornelissen AM, CEO
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