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Melbourne
OVERVIEW
Contraception
Laws & Social Stigmas
In Australia, you will need a prescription from a physician to obtain birth control. However, these consultations are usually pretty straight-forward and do not typically require pelvic exams.
What to Get & Where to Get It
While you may consult with many physicians for a birth control prescription, here are some recommendations:
- 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.
- Family Planning Victoria: Address: 901 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia. Hours: Open today · 9AM–5PM. Phone: +61 3 9257 0100
- St. Kilda Super Clinic: Address: 1/158 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia. Phone: +61 3 9525 5766
As for condoms, they should be very easy to purchase. But, 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. They *may* have free condoms.
Costs
Tip: Look into Bulk Billing, which is when you don't get charged to go to some doctors who Bulk Bill.
Generally, you'll pay $3-6 for a month supply of birth control pills.
Emergency Contraception
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Medications & Vaccines
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Menstruation
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Gynecological Exams
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STD Tests
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Pregnancy
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Abortion
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Advocacy & Counseling
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List of Additional Resources
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Tel. (03) 9341 6200 or 1800 032 017 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) (03) 9347 8619
- Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre Tel. (03) 9865 6700 or 1800 134 840
- Education and Resource Centre, Alfred Health Tel. (03) 9076 6993
- The Centre Clinic, St Kilda Tel. (03) 9525 5866
- Family Planning Victoria Tel. (03) 9257 0100 or 1800 013 952
- Action Centre (for young people 25 years and under) Tel. (03) 9660 4700 or 1800 013 952
- PEP Information Line Tel. 1800 889 887
- Ballarat Sexual Health Clinic Tel. (03) 5338 4500
- Bendigo Community Health Tel. (03) 5434 4330
- Geelong Sexual Health Tel. (03) 5202 9333
- Wodonga Clinic 35 Tel. (02) 6022 8888
- Traralgon AIDS/STD Clinic Tel. (03) 5173 8111
- Warrnambool Community Health Care – Sexual Health Tel. (03) 5563 1666