1 day agoIn response to overturning Roe v. Wade, we need reproductive justice nowBrenna Bernardino gave the following speech at the “Roe v Wade OVERTURNED: Protest to defend US Abortion Rights” rally on Saturday, 2 July 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. The situation in the US is scary. As a dual US-Australian citizen, it makes me sick to my stomach. I live in Texas…Abortion2 min read
Jun 10Give the Gift of Choice this EOFYThe demand for abortion and contraceptive services is continuing to grow. Sadly, not everyone has access to abortion and contraceptive services due to financial hardship and other barriers to healthcare. As the decriminalisation of abortion care was passed throughout Australia, regular donors and funding for MSI Australia, our non-profit healthcare…4 min read
Jan 25Why I am working on ‘Australia Day’Jamal Hakim writes about four things business leaders can do on January 26 The First Fleet sailed into Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788. Except, of course, they weren’t really the ‘first’ of anything at all. First Nations People were already living here and thriving until they were invaded. Why…4 min read
Jan 13Preparing abortion providers of the future — reshaping abortion education in AustraliaAbortion is essential. This means that having a workforce to provide abortions is essential. Through the past few years, we’ve seen how quickly healthcare can change. It seems inevitable that one day people other than doctors may be providing abortion care. How can we best prepare these future abortion providers? …Abortion4 min read
Dec 6, 2021We must ensure no one is left behind in the race to eradicate HIV. Together you and me can stop HIV.In the past few years, most people’s lives have been turned upside down. Across the world, people have jumped on the COVID19 #WereInThisTogether #YouveGotThis bandwagons. However there are other pandemics that have raged on for decades, and not everyone is on board. The theme from UNAIDS for World AIDS Day…HIV4 min read
Oct 28, 2021In a world of infection control, we need to talk more about sex: why condoms and other health products are essential in a pandemicFrom next week onwards, Covid19 rapid antigen testing kits will be available at supermarkets. While most health products are not 100% effective, they empower us to take control over our own bodies and lives. The testing kits marks a new era for self-administered healthcare, where we will all have increased…Coronavirus3 min read
Sep 3, 2021Relationships and sexuality education isn’t just for young people, everyone benefitsThis month people across Australia are meeting at the Women’s Safety Summit. Sexual and reproductive health is glaringly absent on the agenda. With intensifying calls to reduce sexual violence, it is important now more than ever to advocate for relationships and sexuality education which promotes bodily autonomy. We are the…Sexuality Education3 min read
Jul 28, 2021Why digital healthcare is the future for Gen ZAs the last of Gen Z enters menarche, we are an entire generation who is seeking access to sexual and reproductive health information and care. While people currently in decision-making roles may be less trusting of digital healthcare, digital tech is the future of health access and equity. Digital health…3 min read
Jun 17, 2021End of an era for decentralised surgical abortion care2021 is a momentous year for sexual and reproductive health rights in Australia. Despite the decriminalisation of abortion care, abortion access remains a postcode lottery. Without adequate investment in abortion care, we have reached an inevitable point where regional abortion clinics need to close. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic doctors, nurses…Health4 min read
May 27, 2021Act now to keep migrant and refugee women’s sexual and reproductive health on the national agendaThis week politicians, clinicians, nurses and health advocates will travel to Parliament House in Canberra to discuss women’s health. The RANZCOG women’s health summit is taking place as we mark two years into the ten year National Women’s Health Strategy. The theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Time to Act’. …Womens Health6 min read
