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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
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| '''Contraception: Prescription Required’’’
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Abortion Law'''
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
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'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here].
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, including IUDs, oral contraceptives, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.contraception.org.au/methods/ here].


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In Australia, you will need a prescription from a physician to obtain birth control. However, these consultations are pretty straight-forward and do not typically require pelvic exams. There is an incredibly wide range of contraceptives offered, from hormonal pills to injectables and IUDs, and practically every known contraceptive is available in Australia. It is estimated that 67%-70% of Australian women of fertility age (who are married or in unions) use some form of contraception,<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide, 2015]</ref> without about 24% of Australian women on oral contraceptives.
In Australia, you can purchase condoms without a prescription at pharmacies. However, you need a prescription to obtain most other forms of contraception, such as oral contraception pills, implants, injectables, and IUDs.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> To receive a prescription, you'll typically need to schedule a consultation with a General Practitioner (GP). The consultations are pretty straight-forward and don't usually require pelvic exams. There is an incredibly wide range of contraceptives available, though it should be noted that contraceptive patches are not available in Australia, as of February 2019. It is estimated that 67%-70% of Australian women of fertility age (who are married or in unions) use some form of contraception,<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide, 2015]</ref> without about 24% of Australian women on oral contraceptives.


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* You can receive '''contraceptive counseling''' at [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]. These are appointments where patients discuss their health issues and concerns to help determine which contraceptive method is best for them. You can also check out the [https://www.contraception.org.au/ Contraception website], which lets you know what options are available in Australia.
* You can receive '''contraceptive counselling''' at [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia]. These are appointments where patients discuss their health issues and concerns to help determine which contraceptive method is best for them. You can also check out the [https://www.contraception.org.au/ Contraception website], which lets you know what contraception methods are available in Australia, and what their efficacy is.
* 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 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 consult with a health care professional and 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.<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:
* If you're interested in '''oral contraception pills''', you will need to consult with a doctor for a prescription.  Alternatively, you can consult a women's clinic or an NGO, like [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia], to consult with a healthcare professional and obtain your prescription. Once you have a prescription, you'll find a wide variety of oral contraception 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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** [https://doctus.com.au/ Doctos] - a legitimate company that offers Depo-Provera, Nuvaring and oral contraceptives such as Levlen, Estelle 35, Yasmin, Yaz, Microgynon, etc.
** [https://doctus.com.au/ Doctos] - a legitimate company that offers Depo-Provera, Nuvaring and oral contraceptives such as Levlen, Estelle 35, Yasmin, Yaz, Microgynon, etc.
** [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 at various clinics and health care facilities, such as [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/ Marie Stopes Australia].
** One female traveller 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."
** "Many people are inclined to get their IUD with their GP, however, we strongly recommend that they do with a proceduralist, like Marie Stopes Australia. Many GPs haven’t performed an insertion at all, or don’t perform them regularly and this makes the risk of perforation or other side effects much higher. A proceduralist, like Marie Stopes or Family Planning, are people who specialise in doing the insertion and removal of contraception and might perform it up to 10 times a day, so they're going to be much more skilled at minimising pain and the risk of side effects."
* 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>
* 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>
* 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>
* The '''contraceptive patch''' is not available in Australia, as of February 2019.


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* For '''birth control pills,''' you'll pay $3-6 for a month supply.
* For '''oral contraception pills,''' you may pay $3-6 for a month supply if you’re eligible for a green Medicare card. Most oral contraceptives in Australia come in boxes of 4-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].
* 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 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].
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 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.
* For a '''contraceptive shot/injectable''', you can expect to pay $90 for the injection and $30 for necessary medications 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."
* 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."
* '''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.
* '''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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Emergency contraception is legal and obtainable without a prescription. There are no age restrictions and anyone, no matter their sex, can buy them. EC brands like Plan B or Next Choice can be found in public sector clinics, pharmacies and emergency rooms. The law requires that pharmacists supply EC for therapeutic reasons. This means that, if a pharmacists wants to confirm therapeutic need, he or she may ask questions about your medical history, medical issues and any medications that you're currently taking before issuing EC.  
Emergency contraceptive pills are legal and obtainable without a prescription. There are no age restrictions and anyone, no matter their sex, can buy them. EC pills can be found in public sector clinics, pharmacies and emergency rooms. The law requires that pharmacists supply EC for therapeutic reasons. This means that, if a pharmacists wants to confirm therapeutic need, he or she may ask questions about your medical history, medical issues and any medications that you're currently taking before issuing EC.  


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* [http://www.yarramedical.com.au/services-list/sexual-health-checks/ Yarra Medical Richmond]: You can make an appointment online. 486 Victoria Street Richmond VIC 3121. 03 9428 6200.
* [http://www.yarramedical.com.au/services-list/sexual-health-checks/ Yarra Medical Richmond]: You can make an appointment online. 486 Victoria Street Richmond VIC 3121. 03 9428 6200.
* [https://www.smarthealth.me/ SmartHealth]: "Australia’s Intelligent STI/STD Check. Fast, Convenient and Discreet. No Doctor Required. Results by SMS within 48 Hours. Over 1,450 Pathology Collection Centres Throughout Australia."
* [https://www.smarthealth.me/ SmartHealth]: "Australia’s Intelligent STI/STD Check. Fast, Convenient and Discreet. No Doctor Required. Results by SMS within 48 Hours. Over 1,450 Pathology Collection Centres Throughout Australia."
* [https://stigmahealth.com/get-tested-now/ Stigma Health]: "Australian online STI/STD check. No Doctors visit required. Instant online pathology referral delivery, get tested at a Pathology Collection Centre of your choice Australia wide."


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[[File:Divacup.jpg|300px | thumb|right|frame|'''DivaCup, one of the menstrual cups available in Australia''']]
[[File:Divacup.jpg|300px | thumb|right|frame|'''DivaCup, one of the menstrual cups available in Australia''']]


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'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here].
'''Note:''' In addition to pads and tampons, you can also use menstrual cups and menstrual underwear for your period. To learn more about menstrual cups, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup here]. To learn more about menstrual underwear, click [http://menstrualcupreviews.net/best-period-panties-reviews/ here].


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In January 2019, the federal government officially abolished the GST (goods and services tax) from menstrual products sales. In the past, menstrual products were considered a "luxury," so a 10% tax was added to their sales.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/tampon-tax-to-go-states-and-territories-agree-to-remove-gst/10332490 Tampon tax to go, with states and territories agreeing to remove GST from sanitary products]</ref>
 
There have been some state initiatives to improve menstrual product access. For example, in the state of Victoria, the Victorian Women's Trust implemented paid period leave.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/period-leave-australia-explainer-intl/index.html Employer's paid period leave policy in Australia stirs world debate]</ref>
 
'''Here are some Australian menstrual resources to check out:'''
* [https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/periods/about-the-menstrual-cycle Jean Hailes Organisation - FAQ on the menstrual cycle]
* [https://lovelibra.com/ Love Libra] - They sell menstrual products and provide educational resources
* [https://lovelibra.com/libra-girl/ Love Libra Girl] - This is a resource for teenage girls in Australia and New Zealand


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Pads and tampons (without applicators) are very easy to find. Aside from being sold in supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores, you can also find them in many bathrooms. You can find tampons with applicators (usually cardboard), like Tampax or Kotex, in major supermarkets and shopping malls. As for menstrual cups, there is one Australian distributor of DivaCup: [http://www.bartonbrands.com.au Barton Brands], Represented By: Lightning Brokers: PO Box 1218, Springwood, Qld 4127, 1-300-884-456, info@biosports.com.au. As for MoonCup, there are no distributors in Australia, it seems, so it should be bought online. As for LadyCup, there are no distributors in Australia, so it's best to buy online or purchase online from an NZ distributor, like Tweedle or Mother's Instinct.
* Pads and tampons (without applicators) are very easy to find. Aside from being sold in supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores, you can also find them in many bathrooms. You can find tampons with applicators (usually cardboard), like Tampax or Kotex, in major supermarkets and shopping malls. Some other major brands in the menstrual product space are U, Libra, and Stayfree. If you're looking for environmentally-friendly menstrual products, you can also check out [https://thetomco.com/our-brands/tom-organic/ TOM Organic] or [http://cottons.com.au/ Cottons].
** Tip: You can get free tampon samples from [https://www.ubykotex.com.au/ U by Kotex].
* As for menstrual cups, there is one Australian distributor of DivaCup: [http://www.bartonbrands.com.au Barton Brands], Represented By: Lightning Brokers: PO Box 1218, Springwood, Qld 4127, 1-300-884-456, info@biosports.com.au. As for MoonCup, there are no distributors in Australia, it seems, so it should be bought online. As for LadyCup, there are no distributors in Australia, so it's best to buy online or purchase online from an NZ distributor, like Tweedle or Mother's Instinct.


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In the past, the Australian health care system recommended a "pap smear" every two years. However, in the last few years, the system has been completely overhauled and a "cervical screen" is now recommended, which is done every five years (if your results are clear). The cervical screen is considered more effective at finding health risks.<ref>[http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/the-pap-test-has-changed-more-accurate-less-often The Pap test has changed: More Accurate. Less Often.]</ref>


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* You can get a cervical screen from your General Practitioner (GP) and, if you’re eligible for a Medicare card, they’re usually bulk billed.


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'''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For general information about medical and surgical abortions, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion here].
'''Important Note:''' There are two main types of abortions: medical (also known as the "abortion pill") and surgical (also known as "in-clinic"). For medical abortions, you take a pill to induce abortion. For surgical abortions, a procedure is performed to induce abortion. For more information about medical and surgical abortions, you can visit the [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/abortion/ Marie Stopes Australia abortion page].


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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 Australia, abortion laws are determined by state. We have provided some information (see below) -- and for additional information, you can review this [https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/factsandfigures/australianabortionlawandpractice summary], provided by Children by Choice.


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 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>
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Abortion facilities are also protected. It is illegal to protest within 150 meters of an abortion service.<ref>[http://childrenbychoice.org.au/factsandfigures/australianabortionlawandpractice Australian Abortion Law and Practice]</ref>
In some states, abortion facilities are protected. In these cases, it is illegal to protest within 150 meters of an abortion service.<ref>[http://childrenbychoice.org.au/factsandfigures/australianabortionlawandpractice Australian Abortion Law and Practice]</ref> However, this does not apply to all states.


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While you consult with your GP for abortion service referrals, here's a list of some places to consider:
 
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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."
* 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.
* [https://www.mariestopes.org.au/abortion/surgical-abortion/ Marie Stopes International - Australia]: "If you are under 8 weeks pregnant (56 days), you may be eligible for a tele-abortion, or medical abortion over the phone, depending on where you live. Medical abortion is a two-stage process. The first stage involves taking a tablet which blocks the hormone necessary for the pregnancy to continue. This is followed 24-48 hours later by a second medication which causes the contents of the uterus to be expelled."


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* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [http://www.radicalwomen.org/melbourne.shtml Radical Women]: "Radical Women is an activist organization of people who self-define as female. We view feminism as essential to winning liberation for all people. We are socialists, believing that the oppression of women, queers, and people of color originated in the patriarchal private property system and will fall with its replacement by a collective, democratic socialist system." Email: radicalwomenus@gmail.com
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [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."
* [https://www.ceh.org.au/multicultural-sexual-health-network/ Multicultural Sexual Health Network]: "MSHN brings together people working across sectors to share information, enhance service coordination and explore ways to improve sexual health for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds."
* [http://sexworker.org.au/ RhED]: "Resourcing health & Education (RhED) is a service for the sex industry in Victoria."
* [http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/ Scarlet Alliance]: "Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association is the national peak sex worker organisation in Australia."


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