
Contraceptive myths and facts
Contraception or birth control has been a common choice for Australians since the early 1960s, when "the pill" first hit our shelves. However, as our options have changed over time, there are still some myths to bust.
Contraception or birth control has been a common choice for Australians since the early 1960s, when "the pill" first hit our shelves. However, as our options have changed over time, there are still some myths to bust.
Family Planning NSW has released our 2021 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals report, which found we cannot meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development without realising the sexual and reproductive health of all people.
Planet Puberty is a brand new suite of resources to help the parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder navigate the changes to their child's bodies, emotions and social interactions occurring during puberty.
Family Planning NSW's submission into the Inquiry into rural, regional and remote access to health services highlighted a number of poorer reproductive and sexual health outcomes. We explain how we're working to reach these communities and increase provision of essential health care.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the first fertility awareness method provider as a 'digital contraceptive' device in Australia. But does this mean it's an effective method of contraception?