Self-collection for cervical screening a welcome "game changer"
Extending self-collection options for cervical screening is a "game changer" which will improve access to care and reduce the risk of missed tests as Australia pushes toward cervical cancer elimination, Family Planning NSW Medical Director Dr Deborah Bateson said.
Reproductive coercion screening in Family Planning NSW clinics
Family Planning NSW will screen patients for reproductive coercion after a 2019 pilot program revealed that 127 women had experienced the abuse.
Reproductive coercion is increasingly recognised by researchers and advocates as a form of violence and an abuse of a person's right to govern their body without fear or manipulation.
Telehealth crucial for sexual and reproductive health care
Researchers from Family Planning NSW and the University of Sydney have confirmed that telehealth was well accepted by Family Planning NSW patients and health practitioners, with benefits including improved efficiency and access to services. Patients aged under 19, students, and those who were English-speaking were more likely to access telehealth services compared to face-to-face services.
Promote SRHR to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Australia must develop a national comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum and invest in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) to meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, according to a new report from Family Planning NSW.
In responding to Australia's performance against the Sustainable Development Goals, Family Planning NSW has today outlined eight overarching strategies and made 22 recommendations to the Australian Government to embed SRHR in its policy at home and in the Pacific.
Induced abortion across Australia
A new Family Planning NSW report tracks induced abortion across Australia, laying a foundation for health systems to better understand and respond to the medical needs of the community.
