AdvertisementNationalVictoriaWomen's health Driven by her own pain, Jacinta Allan led an ‘extraordinary’ revolution in women’s healthcare Wendy Tuohy July 30, 2026 — 3:00pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Leah Filley says the pain inquiry Jacinta Allan launched helped her feel less alone and more hopeful of better treatment for women. Jacinta Allan and Mary-Anne Thomas, the then health minister, announcing the Women’s Pain Inquiry in 2024. A statewide women’s pain treatment standard was created, and an action plan is under development. Women’s Health Victoria chief executive Sally Hasler said that under Allan’s leadership, Victoria became the national leader in women’s health provision.