Push to make abortion more accessible Recertification for GP providers is one of the barriers experts are calling to be lifted to ensure accessibility across Australia.
RACGP pushes for greater reproductive healthcare access A college submission has called for changes aimed at making abortion and contraceptive services more affordable and accessible.
In Practice: Upskilling and networking opportunities A bumper edition of In Practice features new tips on named referrals, information on upcoming webinars, and much more.
New pharmacy trial seeks to break down barriers to contraception The trial, led by GP Professor Danielle Mazza, has been at the centre of debate following media misrepresentation.
Abortion has now been decriminalised nationwide – what next? The move marks a significant shift in recognising abortion as a health rights issue, one women’s health advocate says.
Rural women’s health receives boost The Federal Government has funded new research to improve access to contraception and medical abortion for rural and regional communities.
Majority feel having an abortion was the right decision: Research A new large-scale study on women’s feelings following a termination found most experience relief, not regret, five years on from the procedure.
New South Wales decriminalises abortion The controversial bill has finally passed the state’s lower house after several weeks of often-intense debate.
Push to create ‘paradigm shift’ in women’s reproductive health A new $2.5 million centre will investigate ways GPs and other primary healthcare workers can deliver best practice reproductive services.
Conscientious objection obstacle to safe terminations: Qld Government Concerns have been raised that increasing numbers of doctors with objections to abortion may threaten a woman’s ability to seek a termination.