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[[File:Femme ed australia.jpg|200px | thumb|right|frame|'''Femme-Tab ED birth control pills purchased in Australia''']] | [[File:Femme ed australia.jpg|200px | thumb|right|frame|'''Femme-Tab ED birth control pills purchased in Australia''']] | ||
* 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: | * For a full list of contraceptive options available in Australia, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU here]. | ||
* If you want '''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?" | |||
* If you're interested in '''birth control pills''', you will need to consult with a physicians for a prescription. Once you have a prescription, you'll find a wide variety of birth control pills available in Australia with over 30 brands registered.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> 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. | ** [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.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 | ||
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** [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. | ** [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 '''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." | ||
* | * If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Implanon in Australia.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can find Depo-Provera and Depo-Ralovera in Australia.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||