Impact on policy and practice
Our research program generates evidence to support recommendations aimed at improving awareness, availability and access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health care for all Australian women.
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Research insights
View all research insightsWorkforce support
We develop innovative strategies so that the Australian primary care workforce can meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of women in Australia.
New models of care
We develop and trial alternative ways of providing abortion and contraception services to make them more accessible, especially in rural and regional areas of Australia.
Addressing consumer needs
Understanding the needs and preferences of women is important when co-designing interventions that can help women achieve their individual reproductive goals.
Using data to advance knowledge
Health data sets are useful in gaining insights into the state of women's sexual and reproductive health in Australia and identifying gaps in health care provision.
In the news
View all recent news articlesRACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee (the Committee) has made 36 recommendations to the Federal Government following its inquiry into universal access to reproductive healthcare.
No move to force public hospitals on abortion
The Senate Community Affairs Committee’s report into universal access to reproductive healthcare has stopped short of recommending public hospitals’ government funding be tied to the provision of abortion services.
Will today’s Senate Inquiry re-ignite hopes for universal public abortion in Australia?
After months of anticipation and delays, Australia’s first-ever Senate Inquiry into universal access to reproductive healthcare is due to be released today.
IUD insertion clinics might solve two problems with one scheme
IUDs are one of the most effective forms of contraception, but the process of having one inserted can be incredibly painful.
How nurses can improve access to regional reproductive care
Due to a lack of local services, there are significant barriers for women accessing abortion and contraception in rural and regional Australia.
How nurses can close the gap for regional reproductive health care
Access to abortion and contraception in rural and regional Australia could be improved with nurse-led models of care in general practice.
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