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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 insightsBuilding system and workforce capacity
We innovate strategies to ensure the Australian primary care workforce adequately addresses women's sexual and reproductive health needs, including trialling alternative service delivery methods to enhance accessibility, particularly in rural and regional areas.
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 articlesAbortion back on election agenda after Greens push Labor to improve access
The Greens will keep abortion on the federal election agenda with a $100 million funding pledge to give public hospitals more resources to perform terminations, as new polling shows most Australians want abortion laws left intact.
Orange Hospital directs staff to no longer provide abortions to patients without 'early pregnancy complications'
An explicit ban on abortions for non-medical reasons has been laid down by the executive of a regional New South Wales public hospital, the ABC can reveal.
Women ‘missing out’ on care between pregnancies
Getting advice between pregnancies is difficult, confusing and inconsistent, Australian women say, while some aren’t aware that it’s even a healthcare option.
Canavan defies Dutton edict, won’t withdraw abortion bill
Liberal National Party senator Matt Canavan won’t be withdrawing from the Senate a bill that would require medical professionals to provide healthcare to fetuses described as “born alive” after an abortion has been performed.
Study reveals gaps in interconception care for Australian mothers
Some Australian mothers regard navigating their personal health care in between pregnancies as confusing, inconsistent, and hard to access, new research by a Monash University-led team has found.
Improving Care Of Mothers Between Pregnancies
Some Australian mothers regard navigating their personal health care in between pregnancies as confusing, inconsistent, and hard to access, new research by a Monash University-led team has found.
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