Australian social policy is broad and covers a range of areas in relation to different groups of citizens in society. While 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, and so it is essential that policies are implemented to ensure equity and well-being among all members of the community. For the purposes of this essay, only health as it relates to women will be explored. There will be a particular focus on the impact that health policies have had on women over time, and why there have been significant policy changes. Current issues in the provision of these services and why these issues have arisen will also be discussed in detail. Although there are several definitions that give shape to the term social policy, in general, the concept can be outlined as a framework of guidelines with the aim of addressing and achieving the well-being of citizens in a particular area of ​​interest. (Carson and Kerr, 2014). In Australia, there are numerous health policies that have been developed and implemented over time to encourage equity and equity among women. A major Australian policy known as the National Women's Health Policy was documented in 1988 and accepted for practice by the Commonwealth and State governments in 1989 to support equal rights to women's healthcare. (Lee, Dobson, Brown, Bryson, Byles, Warner-Smith & Young, 2005). This policy was only adopted after Queen Victoria Hospital, a women's health facility in Melbourne, linked to Monash University and opened to male staff in 1964. The hospital was originally run only by women who were not allowed to. ..... half of the document ... to be heard and to have their health and well-being considered and cared for. The updated version of the policy focuses on maintaining and improving the original action plan, however it aims to consider all women, including those of different races and socioeconomic status, with a strong focus on prevention and education. While Australia's healthcare system has been significantly improved, it is important to recognize that some women are still disadvantaged and that the system could still be reviewed and changed regarding many issues, including healthcare for Indigenous and Strait Islander women Torres, the care of women in rural and disadvantaged areas and the care of women victims of violence. The Australian healthcare system is much more developed than in the past, however policies could still be reconsidered to optimize the health of all Australian women.