News & Views Seven in ten Australian women say they have insufficient education on contraception Seven in ten Australian women say they have insufficient education on contraception, according to a new national survey.
Women's Health News Australia’s uptake of long-acting contraception is falling behind other countries. Here’s why Many advocates are urging government’s support in an ongoing Senate Inquiry into reproductive health and contraception access in Australia.
News & Views More than 1000 Australian women commence class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer The women claim Bayer’s Essure contraceptive device has caused them debilitating pain and in some cases having to undergo hysterectomies.
News & Views Taliban bans use of contraception, further restricting women’s rights The Taliban have banned the use of contraception in two cities, claiming its use by women is part of a Western agenda to control the Muslim population
Soapbox ‘Utmost significance for Australian women’: Looking back on the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Government 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the election of the Whitlam Government and one often forgotten policy decision had big impacts on women.
News & Views Fifty years ago, the new Whitlam government removed the luxury sales tax on the pill. It changed Australian women’s lives By removing the fear of pregnancy, the pill helped to change women’s attitude towards sex, writes Michelle Arrow.
News & Views France to offer free contraception for women up to age 25 Already, those aged up to 18 have access to free contraception, this policy now extends the age to 25 to support more young women.
Life Two thirds of teenage girls don’t know the efficacy of the morning after pill A new report revealed that two-thirds of respondents were not aware the morning after pill could be obtained without a prescription.
News & Views Labor pledges to make abortion services & contraception cheaper & easier to access Labor announces a $9.3million plan to ensure Australian women can more readily access legal, safe and affordable reproductive health services
