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* If you're interested in '''birth control pills''', you will need to consult with a physicians for a prescription. Here are some places where you can get a consultation:

** [https://www.thewomens.org.au/ The Royal Women's Hospital]: "The Women’s is Australia’s first and largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health of all women and newborns." Address: 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria. Main Reception Phone: (03) 8345 2000.

** [http://www.fpv.org.au/ Family Planning Victoria]: Address: 901 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia. Hours: Open today · 9AM–5PM. Phone: +61 3 9257 0100

** [http://www.fcc.com.au/ Fertility Control Clinic]: Expensive if you're uninsured but quality care. Address: 118 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia. Phone: +61 3 9419 2922. Hours: Open today · 7:30AM–5PM

** [http://www.mshc.org.au/ Melbourne Sexual Health Centre]: "Specializes in the testing, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections. Also offers Pap smears, contraception, and related services." Address: 580 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. Hours: Open 12:30–5PM. Phone: +61 3 9341 6200

** St. Kilda Super Clinic: Address: 1/158 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia. Phone: +61 3 9525 5766

* You can also get a birth control prescription and order contraceptives online at:

** [https://doctus.com.au/ Doctos] - a legitimate company that offers Depo-Provera, Nuvaring and oral contraceptives such as Levlen, Estelle 35, Yasmin, Yaz, Microgynon, etc.

** [http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/PS-1788/Oral-Contraceptives The Chemist Warehouse]: We don't know much about this company but they sell oral contraceptives (Levlen, Trifeme, Microlut, Monofeme, Nordette, Microgynon) and IUDs (Mirena). They claim to be "Australia's #1 Online Pharmacy" and have free shipping for orders over $99.

* As for '''IUDs''', you can get them from ob/gyns. One female traveler wrote about the Mirena that they got in Australia: "It lasts up to 5 years, needs to be fitted by an OBGYN (some charge to put it in, some don't), costs about $40 to buy the IUD if you have a Medicare card and about $245 if you don't."

* As for '''condoms''', they're easy to purchase at supermarkets, chemists/pharmacies, convenience stores and petrol stations. If you're looking for free condoms, check out Frontyard Youth Service, which is at 19 King Street (near Flinders Lane). Phone: 03 9611 2411 or Freecall: 1800 800 531. There's also [http://www.redaware.org.au/sexual-health-information/ Red Aware]: "If you live in Australia, you can receive a free safe sex kit with condoms tin, and awesome safe sex ... Would you like to sign up to receive a free RedAware safe sex kit?"