Who we are & What we do

Family Planning NSW has been providing reproductive and sexual health services in New South Wales for over 80 years.

We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation responsible to a voluntary board of directors.

The majority of our funding comes from the Federal and NSW governments, as well as Area Health Services, private enterprise and research organisations. We also generate a significant portion of income through the sale of goods and services associated with reproductive and sexual health.

Vision

Our vision is for all people to have high quality reproductive and sexual health.

Purpose

To provide specialised services and programs and advocate to promote the reproductive and sexual health and rights of all.

Our Values

• Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work 

Guiding Principles

Family Planning NSW has expert, passionate staff who provide high quality services. Our work is guided by underlying principles to ensure we are providing the best possible services to the community.

• Focussing on the whole person throughout their lifespan informed by the social determinants of health
• Working in collaboration and partnership to strengthen our services and programs
• Being advocates for the community
• Developing and using best practice and evidence based approaches
• Promoting freedom of choice which reflects individual differences and preferences
• Building the capacity of our organisation, other professionals and the community
• Promoting professionalism and continuous improvement in our ways of working
• Fostering innovation and creativity in our work

Strategic Directions 2010 - 2014

Our Strategic Focus Areas for the next 4 years:

1. Integrated Service Provision – expert reproductive and sexual health services to the community through clinical care, health promotion and innovative information service provision
2. Education and Training – best practice education, training and workforce development to service providers and the community
3. Research and Innovation – research that informs best practice
4. Advocacy – strong advocacy in reproductive and sexual health for the community
5. Organisational Systems – a strong and sustainable organisation