Reproductive health
Briefing paper
Policy brief: reproductive coercion
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a prevalent but under-recognised form of family, domestic and sexual violence. Although national strategies acknowledge RCA, this policy brief finds that responses across health, justice and community systems remain fragmented and inconsistent. It identifies five reforms to strengthen national responses to reproductive coercion and support safer reproductive decision-making.
Briefing paper
Policy brief: abortion access in Australia
Persistent disparities in abortion access across Australia continue to expose gendered inequities within the health system. This policy brief calls for a nationally coordinated approach to abortion access, positioning reproductive autonomy as central to gender equality and health equity. Building on existing reproductive and public health reforms, the paper outlines five key areas for policy...
Report
Digital and data capabilities for sexual and reproductive health: final report
Digital literacy has been framed as a necessity for sexual and reproductive health consumers who engage with healthcare via digital platforms. However, the question of what digital and data literacy looks like for current sexual and reproductive health practitioners remains under-addressed. This report presents findings from a 2022-2026 project which addresses these complex and interconnected...
Evaluation
Health in My Language – sexual and reproductive health: final evaluation report
The evaluation found this project effectively improves migrant and refugee women’s Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) knowledge, confidence and attitudes. Women gained vital information, felt more comfortable sharing it and were more willing to seek services. The project shows clear positive impact and offers recommendations on how to strengthen the project.
Report
The costs and benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement in Australia
This report assesses the cost and offsetting financial benefits of implementing a universal reproductive health leave entitlement for Australian workers. The value of lost productivity cost from reproductive health conditions is estimated at $21.3 billion per year. The aggregate net cost of up to 12 days of leave is estimated to be $1.7 billion.