Is Family Planning Victoria free?

A: Yes. Centrelink concession card holders will be bulk billed for consultations. Some services or items may attract a fee (such as a copper IUD), however general consultations will be at no cost.

What happens at a family planning clinic?

An examination of your genitals, anus, mouth and skin. giving a urine sample. having a blood sample taken. a swab from your urethra (the tube through which you pass urine) for both men and women.

Is there family planning in Australia?

There are many contraceptive methods available in Australia, including implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs, both copper and hormonal), injections, pills, vaginal rings, barrier methods (male and female condoms and diaphragms), female and male sterilisation, emergency contraception and natural methods (natural family …

How do I get birth control in Victoria?

Where to get help

1. 1800 my options can provide information on emergency contraception and services that can offer IUD insertion.
2. Pharmacist.
3. Many community health services and some public hospitals will have a family planning clinic, a sexual health clinic or a women’s health clinic.

What services does family planning offer?

Each Family Planning NSW clinic offers a range of reproductive and sexual health services. These services include contraception information, contraceptive procedures (IUD and Implanon), pregnancy options including early abortion, STI testing and management, advice regarding management of menopause symptoms, and more.

How much do IUDs cost in Australia?

How much does an IUD cost? The hormonal IUD prescription is covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in Australia. It costs around $6.50 if you are a Health Care Card holder and around $40.00 if you are not. The copper IUD is not covered by a Health Care Card The cost in pharmacies can be around $70 to $120.

What can a family planning clinic offer?

Contraception.

What happens when you go to the clinic?

A nurse or doctor will show you into the clinic room to discuss why you have visited the clinic. They will also ask you questions about your medical history, and may take your blood pressure and weigh you.

What are the three methods of family planning?

Contraception methods

• long-acting reversible contraception – the implant or intra uterine device (IUD)
• hormonal contraception – the pill or the Depo Provera injection.
• barrier methods – condoms.
• emergency contraception.
• fertility awareness.
• permanent contraception – vasectomy and tubal ligation.

Can I go on the pill at 50?

Combined hormonal contraceptive methods (pill, patch and vaginal ring) are suitable until the age of 50, so long as there are no health risks (e.g. smoking, obesity, high blood pressure) that could lead to heart, stroke or blood clotting problems.

How much is birth control in Melbourne?

If provided on a PBS prescription, oral contraceptives typically cost between $6.20 for a concessional consumer and $21 for a general consumer (for a four-month supply).

How do I get birth control pills in Melbourne?

Where to get more information

1. Your local doctor (GP)
2. Women’s Welcome Centre (Victoria only) Tel: (03) 8345 3037 or 1800 442 007 (rural callers)
3. Family Planning Victoria. Tel: (03) 9257 0116. If you are under 25, you can also call the Action Centre (03) 9660 4700 or 1800 013 952 (rural callers)