The Albanese government is being called on to give all workers 12 days reproductive leave to cover IVF treatments, severe period pain, menopause, vasectomies and gender transitioning therapies. The powerful Health Services Union (HSU) on Monday began a national campaign for the ...
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TikTok videos criticised by experts for birth control misinformation
An expert panel has said social media myths could contribute to high rates of unplanned pregnancies in Australia and urged for broader education on birth control. "There has been a lot of misinformation around pain and IUD insertion," Professor Deborah ...
More »Access to contraception and safe abortion a major barrier for patients, report confirms
Cost of contraception, lack of workforce training and a insufficient services in rural areas are among the greatest barriers women face when accessing reproductive healthcare in Australia, according the findings of a Senate inquiry. Last month, the Senate released a ...
More »Safer births mark nation’s new start
By volunteering abroad an Australian nurse and midwife will begin documenting the health of women in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. By Linda Belardi. Rebeccah Bartlett is preparing to embark on a journey of a lifetime. With an academic ...
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