Talking about endometriosis and other chronic health issues at work
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Talking about endometriosis and other chronic health issues at work

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When Sarah McCarthy was diagnosed with endometriosis four years ago, she didn't tell her boss. "I had been so used to dealing with chronic pain around periods my whole life, so I didn't talk about it," the 32-year-old from Sydney says. Many chronic health issues, including endometriosis, meet the definitions of disability under Australian laws, Ms Bytheway says. How workplace flexibility can help people with chronic health issues or disability Naomi Fitzgerald de Grave, 36, is a stylist working in Sydney. Sarah says it can help to have a good idea around what would help, whether it's additional flexibility, time off or changes to your work environment.

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