Contraception
Alternative labels
Birth control
Description
The deliberate use of devices, medications or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
Report
Realising access: abortion and contraception inequities and enablers in Victoria
This report analyses trends in sexual and reproductive health service seeking across Victoria with a focus on abortion and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). It reveals major ongoing inequities in abortion and contraception access, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities in some regional areas. Detailed recommendations are provided to inform needs-based health policy and service provision and planning.
Report
Ending the postcode lottery: addressing barriers to sexual, maternity and reproductive healthcare in Australia
Throughout this inquiry, the Committee heard that enabling universal access to reproductive healthcare has the profound capacity to improve community health and well-being, develop a culture of inclusion and safety, and enhance workforce participation.
Briefing paper
Sexual and reproductive health
Gippsland PHN has published this issues paper on sexual and reproductive health data and services and supports across Gippsland.
Report
Sexual and reproductive health and rights and the Sustainable Development Goals
This report identifies eight overarching sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) strategies for Australia and the Pacific to support achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Report
A theory of change in sexual and reproductive health for Victorian women
The document outlines a Theory of Change (ToC). It was primarily developed to guide the collective and individual work of the Women's Health Services (WHS) and to track progress towards the vision for the rights of all Victorian women to optimal sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing to be fully realised.