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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms
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| '''Contraception: Prescription Required’’’
| pills, IUDs, injectable, implant
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available upon request
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Australia]], [[Melbourne]]
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In Australia, you can find an incredible amount of health care resources, many of which are progressive and LGBT-friendly. While you'll need a prescription for contraception, the prescription process is rather straight-forward, and you may even be able to get a prescription online. As for emergency contraception, it's fully legal for all ages and no prescription is required. There is access to both PrEP and PEP, and many health centers, both large and small, provide STI/STD testing. Regarding abortions, laws vary from state to state. In Sydney, which is under the law of New South Wales, abortions are technically prohibited, but they are legally permitted in many scenarios.
In Australia, you can find an incredible amount of health care resources, many of which are progressive and LGBT-friendly. While you'll need a prescription for contraception, the prescription process is rather straight-forward, and you may even be able to get a prescription online. As for emergency contraception, it's fully legal for all ages and no prescription is required. There is access to both PrEP and PEP, and many health centers, both large and small, provide STI/STD testing. Regarding abortions, laws vary from state to state. In Sydney, which is under the law of New South Wales, abortions were decriminalized in 2019.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/26/asia/abortion-australia-decriminalized-intl-hnk/ CNN: Abortion decriminalized in Sydney after Australian lawmakers overturn 119-year-old law]</ref>


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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. There was an 18 years of campaign to end this tax, which the government agreed to stop in 2018.<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>
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>
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>
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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.
* [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: "Clinic 66 provides many gynaecological services including menopause and contraceptive counselling, infertility workup, unplanned pregnancy advice and management, incontinence management and medical treatment for common gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)." Address: 31 Bertram St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia. Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411.
* [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: "Clinic 66 provides many gynaecological services including menopause and contraceptive counselling, infertility workup, unplanned pregnancy advice and management, incontinence management and medical treatment for common gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)." Address: 31 Bertram St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia. Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411.
* [http://www.cbdwomenshealth.com.au/ CBD Women's Clinic]: "Pap results are available within a week and a referral for further tests and treatment will be offered if indicated." Address: Suite 401 - 403, Level 4, 46 Market Street, Sydney 2000. Phone: 02 9299 7777 Fax: 02 9299 9393. Email:  info@cbdwomenshealth.com.au
* [http://www.cbdwomenshealth.com.au/ CBD Women's Clinic]: "Pap results are available within a week and a referral for further tests and treatment will be offered if indicated." 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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'''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 New South Wales, abortion was decriminalized in 2019.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/26/asia/abortion-australia-decriminalized-intl-hnk/ CNN: Abortion decriminalized in Sydney after Australian lawmakers overturn 119-year-old law]</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> To learn more about abortion laws in Australia, you can visit the [[Australia]] page.
For many years before decriminalization, abortion was technically a criminal offense. However, it was legally permitted in most scenarios, which included: 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 were very general and broad, meaning that most people were able to find legal means of obtaining an abortion in New South Wales, even if abortion was technically not fully legal.<ref>[https://www.clinic66.com.au/pregnancy-termination-abortion/abortion-legal-australia/ Is Abortion Legal in Australia?]</ref> However, with the passing of the decriminalization bill in 2019, the laws became unambiguous.


Information on abortion in other states and territories here: https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsinterstate   
* To learn more about abortion laws in Australia, you can visit the [[Australia]] page.
* Information on abortion in other states and territories here: https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/forwomen/abortion/clinicsinterstate   


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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>
* Abortion has been recently decriminalized in new South Wales (as of September 2019), so this page will need be updated with resources. If you know of any legal, safe, and trusted providers, please add them here!
* (older information) 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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Abortion facilities are also protected. It is illegal to protect 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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* [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: Our aim at Clinic 66 is to support the woman in her choice, give her the best care possible and support her to make decisions including those about future contraception. Termination of pregnancy can be medical (using tablets) or surgical (brief surgical procedure and a light anaesthetic.. Surgical termination of pregnancy is undertaken on a procedural day at our day surgery facility in Chatswood, on a Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. For women with later pregnancies, up to 20 weeks, you will need to discuss with us first, before making an appointment." Address: 31 Bertram St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia. Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411.
* [https://www.clinic66.com.au/womens-health/sti-std-screenings/ Clinic 66]: Our aim at Clinic 66 is to support the woman in her choice, give her the best care possible and support her to make decisions including those about future contraception. Termination of pregnancy can be medical (using tablets) or surgical (brief surgical procedure and a light anaesthetic.. Surgical termination of pregnancy is undertaken on a procedural day at our day surgery facility in Chatswood, on a Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. For women with later pregnancies, up to 20 weeks, you will need to discuss with us first, before making an appointment." Address: 31 Bertram St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia. Email: info@clinic66.com.au. Phone: (02) 9411 3411.


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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."
* [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." Call: 1300 315 664
* 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.
* 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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* [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
* [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
* [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."  
* [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."  
* [https://www.waac.org.au/ Women's Abortion Action Campaign (WAAC)]: "Women’s Abortion Action Campaign (WAAC), formed in 1972 by the Women’s Liberation Movement, began as a national campaign in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney... WAAC also works actively with abortion rights groups throughout Australia and internationally." Email: contact_waac@yahoo.com.au
* [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."
* [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."
* [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
* [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
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* [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://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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