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* 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 the [https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/find-free-condoms/ Ending HIV website], which shows free condom distributors across Australia. Some condom distributors include [https://www.hydeparkmc.com.au/ Hyde Park Medical Center] and [https://www.tspc.com.au/ Taylor Square Private Clinic] (in Surry Hills). If you're under 25, you can obtain free condoms and lube through the [https://www.fpnsw.org.au/media-news/news-events/health-promotion-projects/condom-credit-card-project NSW Condom Credit Card (CCC)] program. 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 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 the [https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/find-free-condoms/ Ending HIV website], which shows free condom distributors across Australia. Some condom distributors include [https://www.hydeparkmc.com.au/ Hyde Park Medical Center] and [https://www.tspc.com.au/ Taylor Square Private Clinic] (in Surry Hills). If you're under 25, you can obtain free condoms and lube through the [https://www.fpnsw.org.au/media-news/news-events/health-promotion-projects/condom-credit-card-project NSW Condom Credit Card (CCC)] program. 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 in Australia.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> | * If you're interested in '''birth control pills''', you will need to consult with a physicians for a prescription. You can consult with a women's clinic, such as [http://www.cbdwomenshealth.com.au/ CBD Women's Health], or an NGO, like [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], to obtain your prescription. Once you have a prescription, you'll find a wide variety of birth control pills available in Australia with over 30 brands registered in Australia.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> | ||
* 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 implant''', you can find Implanon in Australia.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=AU IPFF Australia]</ref> | ||
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* You can get STI/STD tests from most doctors, family planning clinics or sexual healths clinics. However, here's a list of some places to consider: | * You can get STI/STD tests from most doctors, family planning clinics or sexual healths clinics. However, here's a list of some places to consider: | ||
* [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: "Our women’s sexual health clinic in Chatswood, Sydney, can help if you believe you have STI or STD symptoms. We check for STIs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis and genital warts." Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411. | * [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: "Our women’s sexual health clinic in Chatswood, Sydney, can help if you believe you have STI or STD symptoms. We check for STIs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis and genital warts." Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411. | ||
* [http://www.cbdwomenshealth.com.au/ CBD Women's Clinic]: They provide services for Pelvic Infection/ STD/ Urinary Tract Infection. Address: Suite 401 - 403, Level 4, 46 Market Street, Sydney 2000. Phone: 02 9299 7777 Fax: 02 9299 9393. Email: info@cbdwomenshealth.com.au | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:58--> | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:58--> | ||
* [http://www.cbdwomenshealth.com.au/ CBD Women's Clinic]: They provide services for early pregnancy. "Early pregnancy management and advice is available (including referral for 12 week antenatal blood testing, early pregnancy scans / nuchal scans and referral to an Antenatal Clinic or Obstetrician)." Address: Suite 401 - 403, Level 4, 46 Market Street, Sydney 2000. Phone: 02 9299 7777 Fax: 02 9299 9393. Email: info@cbdwomenshealth.com.au | |||
===Costs=== <!--T:59--> | ===Costs=== <!--T:59--> | ||