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Notifiable infections and partner notification: Who needs to know about my STI?
You might have heard the term “notifiable disease” or “notifiable infection” during COVID lockdowns, but what you might not know, is that some sexually...
Can vaccinations prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?
Yes and no! Basically, it depends on the STI. Vaccinations are very effective in prevention of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Hepatitis A and...
Green Whistle and IUD insertions
IUDs (intrauterine devices) are an increasingly popular method of contraception for many people – they are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. They are small,...
Are Abortions Traumatising?
There are many myths in relation to how abortion can impact someone’s mental health. One persistent myth is that having an abortion is something...
Accessing Healthcare as a Rural Australian
Living in regional or remote parts of Australia adds another layer of complexity for patients accessing healthcare. In today’s blog post, we discuss strategies...
What is Reproductive Justice?
Reproductive justice has been defined as the complete physical, mental, spiritual, political, social and economic wellbeing of women and girls, based on the full achievement...
Interview with Melbourne Pregnancy Counsellors
It can be hard to find an independent, pro-choice Pregnancy Options Counsellor. Join us as we talk to Patricia Hayes, co-founder of Melbourne Pregnancy Counsellors!...
Is syphilis still around today?
Syphilis “The Great Pretender”: Just Pretending to be Obsolete? The term ‘syphilis’ often conjures up images of afflicted artists and writers in Golden Age...
3 ways to prevent contraception FAILS
Contraceptive failure is one of the biggest causes of unplanned pregnancy.1 It’s estimated that over half of all Australians requesting an abortion were using some...