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* Misoprostol is available as Cytotec along with Mifepristone. Women can get access to a medical abortion through a phone service telephone number: 1800 180 880. | * Misoprostol is available as Cytotec along with Mifepristone. Women can get access to a medical abortion through a phone service telephone number: 1800 180 880. | ||
* [http://www.mshealth.com.au/ MS Health]: Has the abortion pill. "MS Health is a not-for-profit pharmaceutical company established to deliver vital reproductive health products and medicines. We are proud to be part of Marie Stopes International, delivering a global mission of children by choice, not chance." | * [http://www.mshealth.com.au/ MS Health]: Has the abortion pill. "MS Health is a not-for-profit pharmaceutical company established to deliver vital reproductive health products and medicines. We are proud to be part of Marie Stopes International, delivering a global mission of children by choice, not chance." | ||
* Please note that General Practitioners can provide medical terminations in primary care practices and community health centres, however often don't want to advertise this for fear of anti-choice picketers or other activities. Check with the Family Planning organisation in the state or territory you are in to find your closest provider. | |||
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====Clinics & Hospitals Offering General Abortion Services==== <!--T:70--> | |||
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* Tip: Visit the city pages, such as the [[Melbourne]] or [[Sydney]] pages, for recommended clinics at a local level. | * Tip: Visit the city pages, such as the [[Melbourne]] or [[Sydney]] pages, for recommended clinics at a local level. | ||
* [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]: "At Marie Stopes we provide surgical abortion, medical abortion, vasectomy, contraception (and Tubal Ligation in Western Australia only) and counselling. Our prices can be found [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/bookings/prices/ here], but they do vary a little by state. All of our services also come with access to a 24/7 aftercare line in case of complications... We offer both medical and surgical terminations, including medical abortion via telephone (telehealth). We also offer [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/your-choices/decision-based-abortion-counselling/ decision based counselling] for patients who are unsure if an abortion is right for them, as well as post abortion counselling for any patients who request it." "No referral required, except in Western Australia where it is a requirement to access abortion services." Call our national support centre on 1300 207 382 or enquire online. Callers outside Australia: +61 3 9658 7470. If you’ve had a procedure and have any concerns, please call our [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/support-services/24-hour-aftercare/ 24-hour aftercare service]. | * [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]: "At Marie Stopes we provide surgical abortion, medical abortion, vasectomy, contraception (and Tubal Ligation in Western Australia only) and counselling. Our prices can be found [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/bookings/prices/ here], but they do vary a little by state. All of our services also come with access to a 24/7 aftercare line in case of complications... We offer both medical and surgical terminations, including medical abortion via telephone (telehealth). We also offer [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/your-choices/decision-based-abortion-counselling/ decision based counselling] for patients who are unsure if an abortion is right for them, as well as post abortion counselling for any patients who request it." "No referral required, except in Western Australia where it is a requirement to access abortion services." Call our national support centre on 1300 207 382 or enquire online. Callers outside Australia: +61 3 9658 7470. If you’ve had a procedure and have any concerns, please call our [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/support-services/24-hour-aftercare/ 24-hour aftercare service]. | ||
* Queensland based organisation, [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/ Children by Choice], maintains a list of larger providers on their website: Queensland services [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsqld here]; Other states and territories [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsinterstate here] | * Queensland based organisation, [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/ Children by Choice], maintains a list of larger providers on their website: Queensland services [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsqld here]; Other states and territories [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsinterstate here] | ||
===Costs=== <!--T:72--> | ===Costs=== <!--T:72--> | ||