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* 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 the [https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/find-free-condoms/ Ending HIV website], which shows free condom distributors across Australia. Some states also have programs that focus on free condom access for youth (such as 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 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. You can consult a women's clinic or an NGO, like [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], to obtain a prescription. Once you have a prescription, you'll find a wide variety of birth control pills available (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. 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 at various clinics and health care facilities, such as [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]. 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 get them at various clinics and health care facilities, such as [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]. One brand you may find is Implanon.<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>
* If you want a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can get them at various clinics and health care facilities, such as [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]. Some brands you can expect to find are Depo-Provera and Depo-Ralovera 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>


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Generally, you'll pay $3-6 for a month supply of birth control pills.
* For '''birth control pills,''' you'll pay $3-6 for a month supply.
 
* For '''condoms''', if you're a young person, you should look into the Condom Credit Card, which is "a friendly, confidential way for young people to get FREE condoms! Simply go to a Family Planning NSW clinic or a service that displays the CCCard posters and ask for your own CCCard. Then you can to receive free condoms every time you present your CCCard at a registered provider." For more information about the Condom Credit Card, visit the [https://www.fpnsw.org.au/media-news/news-events/health-promotion-projects/condom-credit-card-project NSW website] or the [http://www.bettertoknow.org.au/AMS Aboriginal Medical Services website].
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* For an '''IUD''', costs will vary, depending on whether your health coverage. If you're not covered, you can expect to pay around $100 for the insertion procedure, plus the additional cost of the IUD device (which is around $200 without sedation and around $450 with sedation), at [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], as of November 2018.
One Australian wrote, "I am from Queensland (Gold Coast) and have Medicare so costs might be a bit different. Levlen cost $10-12 ish (for a box of 4 x 28 pills). The Implanon (without Medicare) was about $200 and with Medicare about $30 plus I had to go to a clinic to have a doctor put it in. Average cost of doctor's visit in Australia (without Medicare) is $60-80."
* For a '''contraceptive implant''', you can expect to pay around $100 for the insertion procedure, plus the additional cost of the implanted device (around $100), at [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], as of November 2018.
 
* For a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can expect to pay $90 for the injection and and $30 for necessary medications at [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], as of November 2018.
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* One Australian wrote, "I am from Queensland (Gold Coast) and have Medicare so costs might be a bit different. Levlen cost $10-12 ish (for a box of 4 x 28 pills). The Implanon (without Medicare) was about $200 and with Medicare about $30 plus I had to go to a clinic to have a doctor put it in. Average cost of doctor's visit in Australia (without Medicare) is $60-80."
For condoms, if you're a young person, you should look into the Condom Credit Card, which is "a friendly, confidential way for young people to get FREE condoms! Simply go to a Family Planning NSW clinic or a service that displays the CCCard posters and ask for your own CCCard. Then you can to receive free condoms every time you present your CCCard at a registered provider." For more information about the Condom Credit Card, visit the [https://www.fpnsw.org.au/media-news/news-events/health-promotion-projects/condom-credit-card-project NSW website] or the [http://www.bettertoknow.org.au/AMS Aboriginal Medical Services website].
* '''Important Tip''': If you qualify, you may want to get a Medicare Card and look into Bulk Billing, which is a payment option under Australia's Medicare system. When the health service provider (e.g. doctor) bills the government (via the patient's Medicare card), the provider is paid 85% of the scheduled fee for outpatient services and 75% of the scheduled fee for inpatient services by the government. This allows the service provider to receive a fixed proportion of the scheduled fee and avoid debt collection. And, as a patient, this means you may not be charged anything.
 
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'''Important Tip''': If you qualify, you may want to get a Medicare Card and look into Bulk Billing, which is a payment option under Australia's Medicare system. When the health service provider (e.g. doctor) bills the government (via the patient's Medicare card), the provider is paid 85% of the scheduled fee for outpatient services and 75% of the scheduled fee for inpatient services by the government. This allows the service provider to receive a fixed proportion of the scheduled fee and avoid debt collection. And, as a patient, this means you may not be charged anything.


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EC should cost between 20-50 AUSD.
* It should cost around 15-45 AUD to purchase the emergency contraceptive pill, as of 2018.<ref>[https://www.mariestopes.org.au/contraception/emergency-contraception/ Morning after pill cost]</ref>


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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].
'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].  
 
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HIV self-administered test kits (home HIV test kits) are not sold in individual pharmacies although the kit was actually introduced in Australia in 2014 following the government lifting restrictions of self-testing, direct to consumer kits. But these kits have not yet been approved by the TgA (The Therapeutic Goods Administration which falls under the Department of Health in Australia).  Hence, because they have not yet been regulated or approved by the TGA they are currently not legally allowed to be sold or exported. When it comes HIV testing in Australia, the choice is between Rapid HIV testing, which has TGA approval, but is limited to clinical situations and must be carried out by appropriately trained workers and laboratory based tests, which involve a medical blood draw and laboratory analysis of the sample.


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If you are applying for permanent Australian visa, you will be required to take an HIV test. If you are found to be HIV+, this will not automatically disqualify you but it will be included in the criteria used to assess your application.<ref>[HIV Travel: Australia]</ref>
If you are applying for permanent Australian visa, you will be required to take an HIV test. If you are found to be HIV+, this will not automatically disqualify you but it will be included in the criteria used to assess your application.<ref>[HIV Travel: Australia]</ref>


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[http://getpep.info/ PEP Hotline, Victoria]: 1800 889 887. "Phoneline is staffed 24 hours a day Friday to Monday, and 8:30am to midnight, Tuesday to Thursday. Other times there is a detailed recorded message with many options."
 
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* You can get STI/STD tests from most doctors, family planning clinics, or sexual healths clinics in Australia. Check out the city pages, such as [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]] pages, for specific recommendations.  
* You can get STI/STD tests from most doctors, family planning clinics or sexual healths clinics. Check out the city pages, such as [[Melbourne]] for specific sites. For HIV, you can be assessed for PeP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) at sexual health clinics, doctors (including some general practitioners) who specialise in HIV/AIDS, and hospital accident and emergency departments (which are open 24 hours). There are sexual health (MSHC) centres which are walk-in clinics providing testing and treatment for sexually transmissible infections. For people with a relevant visa, that have applied for permanent residency or are a visitor from a reciprocal health care agreement country, treatment is given for free, if they hold a Medicare card.
* HIV self-administered test kits (home HIV test kits) are not sold in individual pharmacies although the kit was actually introduced in Australia in 2014 following the government lifting restrictions of self-testing, direct to consumer kits. But these kits have not yet been approved by the TgA (The Therapeutic Goods Administration which falls under the Department of Health in Australia). Hence, because they have not yet been regulated or approved by the TGA they are currently not legally allowed to be sold or exported. When it comes HIV testing in Australia, the choice is between Rapid HIV testing, which has TGA approval, but is limited to clinical situations and must be carried out by appropriately trained workers and laboratory based tests, which involve a medical blood draw and laboratory analysis of the sample.
 
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Drugs for PrEP (Preexposure  prophylaxis) are available but these are extremely expensive and require a medical prescription. You can order the drug online as importation is permitted under the Personal Importation Scheme Rules set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Only a three month supply for personal use is permitted.
 
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* [http://www.checkyourrisk.org.au/ Check Your Risk] - This is NOT a replacement for an STI/STD test. But it is a resource, based out of Australia, that helps you assess your risk
* [http://www.checkyourrisk.org.au/ Check Your Risk] - This is NOT a replacement for an STI/STD test. But it is a resource, based out of Australia, that helps you assess your risk
* There are companies, for example INSTI®, that provide rapid HIV screening testing kits online anywhere in Australia but, in the case of INSTI® the company is Canadian and based in Canada. Positive HIV screening results will require further testing by a laboratory/clinic which can actually diagnose the disease.


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===Support===
There are companies, for example INSTI®, that provide rapid HIV screening testing kits online anywhere in Australia but, in the case of INSTI® the company is Canadian and based in Canada. Positive HIV screening results will require further testing by a laboratory/clinic which can actually diagnose the disease.


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* [http://www.ahmf.com.au Australian Herpes Management Forum]
* [http://www.ahmf.com.au Australian Herpes Management Forum]
* [https://www.afao.org.au/ Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations]
* [https://www.afao.org.au/ Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations]
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* [http://www.easydna.com.au/knowledge-base/home-hiv-testing-in-australia/ Laws and Info for HIV home kits]
* [http://www.easydna.com.au/knowledge-base/home-hiv-testing-in-australia/ Laws and Info for HIV home kits]


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[[File:Priceline Pharmacy Australia.jpg|300px | thumb|left|A pharmacy in Australia]]


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* For yeast infections, you should be able to buy Canesten in Australia pharmacies or online at [http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/1402/Thrush-Treatments Chemist Warehouse]. Regarding the HPV vaccine, Australia is incredibly proactive and has vaccination programs in place for both girls and boys. For more info on Australia's HPV vaccination program, check out [http://www.australia.gov.au/hpv this link]. For most STI/STD medications, you will need to first visit a physician for a prescription, which you can then usually fill at hospitals or pharmacies.
For yeast infections, you should be able to buy Canesten in Australia pharmacies or online at [http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/1402/Thrush-Treatments Chemist Warehouse]. Regarding the HPV vaccine, Australia is incredibly proactive and has vaccination programs in place for both girls and boys. For more info on Australia's HPV vaccination program, check out [http://www.australia.gov.au/hpv this link]. For most STI/STD medications, you will need to first visit a physician for a prescription, which you can then usually fill at hospitals or pharmacies.  
* '''Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)''' is available, but the drugs are extremely expensive and require a medical prescription. You can order the drug online as importation is permitted under the Personal Importation Scheme Rules set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Only a three month supply for personal use is permitted. According to PrEPWatch: "There are three ongoing demonstration projects in Australia—VicPrEP in MSM, transgender women, heterosexual serodiscordant couples and people who received N-PEP on more than two occasions; PRELUDE in men and women at high and ongoing risk of HIV; and EPIC-NSW enrolling high-risk, mostly gay and bisexual men in New South Wales. A fourth demonstration project, PrEPX, will start later this year. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved daily oral Truvada for HIV prevention."<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/australia/ PrEP Watch: Australia]</ref>
* You can be assessed for '''Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)''' at sexual health clinics, doctors (including some general practitioners) who specialise in HIV/AIDS, and hospital accident and emergency departments (which are open 24 hours). There are sexual health (MSHC) centres, which are walk-in clinics providing testing and treatment for sexually transmissible infections. For people with a relevant visa, that have applied for permanent residency or are a visitor from a reciprocal health care agreement country, treatment is given for free, if they hold a Medicare card. You can call PEP Information Line (1800 889 887) for more information.


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Regarding PrEP: "There are three ongoing demonstration projects in Australia—VicPrEP in MSM, transgender women, heterosexual serodiscordant couples and people who received N-PEP on more than two occasions; PRELUDE in men and women at high and ongoing risk of HIV; and EPIC-NSW enrolling high-risk, mostly gay and bisexual men in New South Wales. A fourth demonstration project, PrEPX, will start later this year. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved daily oral Truvada for HIV prevention."<ref>[http://www.prepwatch.org/australia/ PrEP Watch: Australia]</ref>


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* [https://www.panda.org.au/ PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia]: "PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood. PANDA operates Australia’s only National Helpline (Call 1300 726 306) for individuals and their families to recover from perinatal anxiety and depression, a serious illness that affects up to one in five expecting or new mums and one in ten expecting or new dads."


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In Australia, abortion laws are determined by state. In Victoria, abortion is permitted for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, it is legal if two physicians agree that it is appropriate. All standard reasons for an abortion are permitted, including: to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons, and available on request. Furthermore, Mifepristone (the abortion pill) was registered in 2012. The abortion laws in Victoria have been in place since the Abortion Law Reform Act (2008). Before that time, the Victorian Crimes Act, abortions were only permitted if the pregnancy threatened the life of health of the woman.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_Law_Reform_Act_2008_(Victoria) Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (Victoria)]</ref>
In Australia, abortion laws are determined by state or territory. You can check out this [https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/reproductivechoiceaustralia/pages/89/attachments/original/1501309922/AbortionLawSummaryWithMap_August2017.pdf?1501309922  infographic map of the laws], put together by Reproductive Choice Australia, to learn more about the laws for each state.
 
In the state of Victoria, abortion is permitted for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, it is legal if two physicians agree that it is appropriate. All standard reasons for an abortion are permitted, including: to save the life of the woman, to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, rape or incest, fetal impairment, economic or social reasons, and available on request. Furthermore, Mifepristone (the abortion pill) was registered in 2012. The abortion laws in Victoria have been in place since the Abortion Law Reform Act (2008). Before that time, the Victorian Crimes Act, abortions were only permitted if the pregnancy threatened the life of health of the woman.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_Law_Reform_Act_2008_(Victoria) Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (Victoria)]</ref>
 
In Queensland, abortion laws changed in 2018, when the state’s parliament voted to legalize abortion upon request.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/17/queensland-parliament-votes-to-legalise-abortion Queensland parliament votes to legalise abortion]</ref>
 
In the state of New South Wales, abortion is technically a criminal offense. However, it is legally permitted in most scenarios, which include: when there is a medical, social, or economic reason that causes a "serious danger" to a pregnant person's life, or when negative health consequences may be felt by the pregnant person after the birth of the child. These rules are very general and broad, meaning that most people are able to find legal means of obtaining an abortion in New South Wales, even if abortion is technically not fully legal.<ref>[https://www.clinic66.com.au/pregnancy-termination-abortion/abortion-legal-australia/ Is Abortion Legal in Australia?]</ref>


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Regarding MIsoprostol availabilty, Women on Waves reports that "Misoprostol is available as cytotec. We do not have any information how easy it is to get in a phamacy.  In 2012, mifepristone and misoprostol were approved for use in termination of pregnancy by our Therapeutic Goods Administration (http://www.tga.gov.au/hp/information-medicines-mifepristone-gymiso.htm). They are only available through medical practitioners, and cannot be purchased over the counter in pharmacies without a prescription. In practice, access will be difficult for women who don’t live geographically near a clinic or practitioner who provides this service (a similar problem for surgical abortion in Australia)."<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4970/australia--organizations-and-clinics Australia: Organizations and clinics, Women on Waves]</ref>
Regarding Misoprostol availabilty, Women on Waves reports that "Misoprostol is available as cytotec. We do not have any information how easy it is to get in a phamacy.  In 2012, mifepristone and misoprostol were approved for use in termination of pregnancy by our Therapeutic Goods Administration (http://www.tga.gov.au/hp/information-medicines-mifepristone-gymiso.htm). They are only available through medical practitioners, and cannot be purchased over the counter in pharmacies without a prescription. In practice, access will be difficult for women who don’t live geographically near a clinic or practitioner who provides this service (a similar problem for surgical abortion in Australia)."<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4970/australia--organizations-and-clinics Australia: Organizations and clinics, Women on Waves]</ref>


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Visit the city pages for recommended hospitals and clinics.
Visit the city pages for recommended hospitals and clinics.
Queensland based organisation, Children by Choice, maintains a list of larger providers on their website. 
Queensland services here: https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsqld
Other states and territories here: https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsinterstate 
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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* 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732: The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line is a free telephone and online confidential service for any Australian experiencing or who has experienced domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
* 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732: The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line is a free telephone and online confidential service for any Australian experiencing or who has experienced domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
* [http://www.wdvcs.org.au/ Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service]: 1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555
* [http://www.wdvcs.org.au/ Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service]: 1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555
* 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732: The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line is a free telephone and online confidential service for any Australian experiencing or who has experienced domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* 13 11 14: "Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14."
* Suicide Call Back Service: Call 1300 659 467. For ages 15+. Provides immediate telephone counseling and support in a crisis. Available 24/7.
* Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 019 123
* [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ beyondblue]: Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online. "3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression. beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live."


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* 24 hour hotline that connects you with nurses & provides health advice for all Victorians: Call 1300 60 60 24
* [http://www.health.gov.au/ The Department of Health - Australia]
* Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Tel. (03) 9341 6200 or 1800 032 017 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) (03) 9347 8619
* [http://familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.au/ Family Planning Alliance Australia]: "Family Planning Alliance Australia is the nation's peak body in reproductive and sexual health. It promotes advances in public health through policy insight and advocacy and represents leading health and education agencies across Australia." Email: secretariat@familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.au
* [http://www.fpv.org.au/courses/sexuality-support-services-for-lgbti-youth-in-a-group-setting YAK]: "At our youth Action Centre, we run YAK, a social support group for same-sex attracted young people. Some group members identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or queer and some are unsure of their sexual identity or don't want to label themselves."
* [http://www.arha.org.au/ Australian Reproductive Health Assocation]: "ARHA gives precedence to supplying fundamental reproductive health services to pregnant girls, young people, and difficult-to-reach populations, including those. Linking reproductive health services to AIDS and HIV prevention, care and treatment is increasingly being viewed as an essential strategy to enlarging accessibility to both forms of care." Phone: +61 2 9411 1466. Email: stewart@arha.org.au
* Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre Tel. (03) 9865 6700 or 1800 134 840
* [http://www.reproductivechoiceaustralia.org.au/ Reproductive Choice Australia]: "Reproductive Choice Australia is a coalition of organisations and individuals who are interested in ensuring that women’s reproductive rights are protected and enhanced in Australia."
* Education and Resource Centre, Alfred Health Tel. (03) 9076 6993
* [http://www.womenaustralia.info/index.html The Australian Women's Register]: "The Australian Women's Register is a rich and growing source of information about Australian women and their organisations. It contains 6826 entries with references to 4189 archival resources, 8461 published resources and 1248 digital resources."
* The Centre Clinic, St Kilda Tel. (03) 9525 5866
* [https://www.equalityrightsalliance.org.au/ Equality Rights Alliance]: "Equality Rights Alliance is Australia’s largest network advocating for women’s equality, women’s leadership and recognition of women’s diversity. We bring together 61 organisations with an interest in advancing women’s equality." Phone: 02 6175 9988. Email: era.admin@ywca.org.au
* Family Planning Victoria Tel. (03) 9257 0100 or 1800 013 952
* [https://awgsa.org.au/ The Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association (AWGSA)]: "The Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association (AWGSA) is the peak body representing researchers, academics and students of Women’s Studies and Gender Studies in Australia."
* Action Centre (for young people 25 years and under) Tel. (03) 9660 4700 or 1800 013 952
* [http://www.auswhn.org.au/ The Australian Women’s History Network]: "The Australian Women’s History Network promotes research and writing in all fields of women’s history.  It brings together scholars, students and others working in women’s history to exchange ideas, information, support and resources."
* PEP Information Line Tel. 1800 889 887
* [http://www.sydneyfeminists.org/ Sydney Feminists]: "We are a group of passionate women and men working towards social change through education. We use workshops, documentary films and social media to educate the public about the numerous ways women are still discriminated against in Western society and around the world."
* Ballarat Sexual Health Clinic Tel. (03) 5338 4500
* [https://lgbtihealth.org.au/ The National LGBTI Health Alliance]: "The National LGBTI Health Alliance is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people (LGBTI) and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities."
* Bendigo Community Health Tel. (03) 5434 4330
* [http://www.blackrainbow.org.au/ Black Rainbow]: "Black Rainbow is Australia’s first and only National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Trans* and Intersex (LGBQTI) Suicide Prevention National Advocacy Platform and National Touchpoint. We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI people who are homeless, leaving domestic violence relationships or the justice system. We are 100% Indigenous owned and operated."
* Geelong Sexual Health Tel. (03) 5202 9333
* [http://www.genderqueer.org.au/ Genderqueer Australia]: "Genderqueer Australia is social and peer support for who identifies gender-questioning or genderqueer. Get in contact at contact@genderqueer.org.au."
* 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


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