News & Views Victorian Labor pledges to make abortion care free if re-elected The Victorian government has committed to making abortion care free by eliminating out-of-pocket costs across the state if it is re-elected.
Local ‘That’s how much they care about our vaginas’: Jacqui Lambie breaks down over female veterans’ health Breaking down in parliament, Lambie described her own struggle accessing specialist care for vaginal prolapse following military service.
Soapbox Family Planning Australia turns 100 in same week that attacks on women’s health ramp up A century in operation is a huge milestone. But for Family Planning Australia, the week is marred by attempts to rollback women’s health gains. CEO Sue Shilbury shares this piece.
News & Views Male infertility is more common than you think: why it’s worth getting tested A man’s infertility diagnosis shakes his identity, but support, honesty and treatment help him and his partner build a family
News & Views Firings, fightbacks, and flickers of progress in US Reproductive Rights US reproductive rights face setbacks from DOJ firings and state restrictions, alongside legal challenges and policy gains.
Partner Content ‘It’s given me options’: Why I’ve chosen to freeze my eggs Egg freezing gives women more control over when they have children, offering choice and reassurance, but it’s never a guarantee.
Partner Content When access depends on postcode: Rethinking surgical abortion care in Australia Surgical abortion is legal across Australia, yet access to timely, equitable care remains uneven. MSI Australia provides options.
News & Views Bill to restrict late-term abortions defeated in South Australian parliament A right-wing effort to limit abortion access in Australia after 23 weeks has been voted down in the state’s Upper House.
News & Views Law firm Legalite introduces 12 days of gender-neutral paid reproductive health leave Why Melbourne-based law firm Legalite is rewriting the workplace rulebook on fertility and reproductive health.
News & Views Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming Proposed legislation in the UK could soon see endometriosis regarded as a legitimate workplace issue, writes Victoria Williams.
News & Views With more than $500m invested in women’s health, we are at a turning point. Let’s maintain the momentum The government’s commitment to women’s health reforms marks a pivotal moment in addressing gender inequality and improving outcomes.
Partner Content Getting advice about contraception from social media? Here’s why it’s worth seeking professional support Many young women are looking to social media for information about their reproductive health, rather than consulting a medical professional.
