News & Views The hidden aspect of poverty facing women and girls: period poverty To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Mary Connelly-Gale shares more on the hidden aspect of poverty facing girls.
Health ‘Heartbreaking’: Two thirds of people who menstruate in Australia struggle to afford period products Two thirds of Australians have struggled to purchase period products in the last 12 months, says a new report from Share the Dignity.
News & Views ‘Disgusting’: Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period products A magistrate’s court in Western Australia is proceeding with a trial for a woman charged with stealing $10 worth of period products earlier in the year.
News & Views Federal government to provide free period products for remote First Nations communities Women and girls living in remote First Nations communities will now have access to free period products under a new government initiative.
Health WA government to provide free period products in public primary schools The Western Australian government has expanded its initiative to provide girls with free period products at all public primary schools across the state.
News & Views WNBL players get serious about fighting period poverty with dedicated round The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is bringing attention to the urgency of period poverty in Australia, with a dedicated round.
Women's Health News Free period products to be available across the ACT as new legislation passes Free period products will soon be available across the ACT as the Period Products and Facilities (Access) Bill is expected to pass today.
Women's Health News At least 500 million girls and women worldwide don’t have essential resources to manage their periods: Research The research shows the combined effects of crises around the world are hindering young people’s access to menstrual health products.
Women's Health News Tackling taboos and ending period poverty: Plan International Laos and Modibodi give period pants to female students To help end period poverty, Plan International Laos and Modibodi give period underwear packs to more than 2000 female students in Laos.
Menstrual hygiene Scotland becomes first country to make access to free period products a legal right Scotland makes history with a new law requiring public settings to provide access to free period products for anyone who needs them.
Advice Five lessons from two friends with a shared mission to eradicate period poverty Young entrepreneurs, Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall share five lessons they learned on how to use the power of friendship for good.
Menstrual hygiene Free period products for all state school students in Queensland Students attending any state school in Queensland will now have access to feminine sanitary products free of charge.
