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24.01.2022 From our friends 1800 My Options #DropTheJargon

24.01.2022 Experiences of violence are not the same for every woman. Neither are experiences of seeking help. Entrenched gender roles, homo/and transphobia, racism and abl...eism impact what challenges might be faced accessing safety. That is why it is critical for services and the broader community to view sexual and gender-based violence through an intersectional lens. We know that in addition to coercion, control and gendered drivers, violence is further compounded by racism, heterosexism, transphobia, ableism, ageism, and the ongoing impact of colonisation among many. For all women to have safety, freedom and liberation, we must dismantle these intersecting systems of power! So many communities around Australia are already doing this. Check out our posts during these #16Days to learn more. Share in the comments with us below, how do you understand intersectionality? #AllVoicesForSafety

23.01.2022 Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse and violence. It is behaviour that interferes with the autonomy of a person to make decisions about their reproductive health. Reproductive coercion is a public health issue that can impact mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and child health. ... Click below to learn more from our friends at Children by Choice Association Inc. If you need support related to violence, abuse or reproductive coercion please phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

21.01.2022 Time to meet your match! Not sure which type of contraception is right for you? We’ve polished off our matchmaking skills to help you navigate the world of contraception. Head to the link below and take the quiz to find your perfect match today www.contraception.org.au/quiz... [ID: Graphic with text. A light pink tile with a dark pink heart with an arrow through it. Navy blue and white text in the middle of the heart reads Meet your (contraception) match!. At the bottom of the tile there is a blue open door with text reading Marie Stopes Australia.]

21.01.2022 We’re hiring vasectomists that are driven to deliver high quality, safe vasectomy operations exclusively with us and perform as per our training program. Working alongside our very own ‘ball whisperer’ and national expert in the field, you will be fully trained and equipped with the skills and knowledge via our vasectomy training program. To apply today, head to: www.mariestopes.org.au/careers... [Image description] light green background with pale green crown behind text. Text says Become the king or the queen of the Crown Jewels! We are hiring vasectomists in Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. At the bottom of the tile there is a white open door with text reading 'Marie Stopes Australia’

21.01.2022 "The barrier is not knowledge; it is resources we need a healthcare system that can respond." Hear from our Executive Director of Nursing & Clinical Services Cate Grindlay, on why Australia must include reproductive coercion in the Second National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/9TWvaSo... #16DaysOfActivism #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence [Image description: 3 light green tiles with white text. There is a white open door in the bottom right hand corner of each tile. Text is quotes from Cate Grindlay, Director of Nursing and Clinical Services at Marie Stopes Australia. 1/3: "The barrier is not knowledge; it is resources we need a healthcare system that can respond." 2/3: "Nurses are consistently regarded as the most trusted profession in Australia. Yet, we do not have the appropriate Medicare Benefits Scheme item numbers to be able to resource nurse and midwifery sexual and reproductive healthcare." 3/3: "Sexual and reproductive healthcare not only prevents the risk of harm; it is a point of early intervention and prevention."]

20.01.2022 Have you been waiting for the right time to book in a vasectomy? Why not recover while relaxing on the couch this summer? Although the thought of the snip may cause you (and your bits) to shrink in fear, the thought of recovery is often worse than the recovery itself! Any pain or discomfort felt through your recovery should be able to be treated with over the counter pain relief medication like paracetamol. Many people return to office work (or relax on the couch) the next da...y. So grab the esky, flick the cricket on and enjoy your well-timed recovery this summer. Want more information? Visit vasectomy.org.au [Image description: Illustration. A man is laying on a purple couch and watching the cricket on TV, holding the TV remote. Next to the couch there is a cricket bat and ball. He’s relaxed and smiling, recovering from his vasectomy. Text reads This summer, keep an eye on your balls.]

19.01.2022 Today marks the commencement of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that calls for global action to increase awareness, galvanise advocacy efforts and share knowledge and innovations. In acknowledgement of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is today, we’ve released the second edition of Hidden Forces: a white paper on reproductive coercion in Australia. Originally published in 2018, Hidden Forces brought reprod...uctive coercion as a form of abuse and violence to light. Informed by sector-wide contributions, Hidden Forces made a series of recommendations for further collaborative action. The second edition of Hidden Forces provides a two-year progress report. Read the full media release here: https://loom.ly/0dd373M #16DaysOfActivism #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence

18.01.2022 The Western Australian Government has taken a step towards better protection of healthcare staff and patients accessing sexual and reproductive health services following the introduction of a #SafeAccessZones Bill in Parliament today. Read our media statement here: https://www.mariestopes.org.au//safe-access-zones-closer-/ #AbortionCareIsHealthcare

16.01.2022 Some of you may know that the Copper IUD provides highly effective (hormone-free) protection from pregnancy, but did you know that it can also be used as a method of emergency contraception? It can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex and once it’s inserted can provide protection from pregnancy for between 5 10 years! For more information on the types of emergency contraception, head to https://www.mariestopes.org.au/con/emergency-contraception/ ... [Image: Blue tile with light blue copper IUDs floating in the background. Text says Did you know that the Copper IUD can be used as emergency contraception?.]

16.01.2022 To all Victorians, please remember that from the 12th of October, you can ONLY wear a **fitted** face mask that covers your nose and mouth when leaving your home. "This means that face shields, bandanas, scarves or loose snoods, loose buffs or loose neck gaiters on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering. - Department of Health and Human Services, State Government of Victoria. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are coming to our clinics and have a medical con...dition or another lawful reason for not wearing a fitted mask, this is ok and we understand. Please let a member of our team know upon arrival For more information about this new requirement, please visit https://bit.ly/33NuVYs

13.01.2022 Guys, tell us what you think! We have some exciting projects happening and we would love to hear your thoughts! Kicking off with vasectomy, your feedback will help us create services that are more relevant to your needs and help us convey information to people that's easy to understand.... If you could take the time to complete this super quick survey it would be greatly appreciated! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YV55Q9R [Image: A green tile with black text and a white pair of scissors in the background. Text reads: Guys, tell us what you think! We’d love to hear your thoughts on vasectomy. Complete our super short survey! It’ll be over before you can scratch your you-know-whats]

09.01.2022 Reproductive autonomy is when someone has access to information, knowledge and power to make decisions about their own sexual and reproductive health. We linked up with Children by Choice Association Inc to talk about the flipside of reproductive coercion, and what prevention and response can look like. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/37mm5mF... [ID: A photo of two women hanging out on a bed, facing different directions. One is looking at the ceiling and the other is looking at the camera. There are 3 search bars reading: What is reproductive autonomy? What is reproductive coercion? How to be an active bystander?]

09.01.2022 When it comes to abortion, one of the most common questions we’re asked is which one is better? Whether you have a surgical, medical or teleabortion, the right option is the one that best suits your circumstances and the one you are most comfortable with. Would you like to chat to one of our abortion nurses about your options? Give us a call on 1300 003 707 or head to mariestopes.org.au/abortion for more information.... [Image description in first comment]

06.01.2022 Snip, snip! Do you want to help our clients ‘ take one for the team’? We’re hiring vasectomists to support our expanded vasectomy program. If you have AHPRA registration, unrestricted provider number and current Medical Indemnity Insurance (GP procedural) and you pride yourself on providing safe, non-judgemental, patient centred care - then this might be the perfect fit for you.... Head to our website for more information and to apply: www.mariestopes.org.au/careers [Image description] light green background with a white icon of fingers doing a scissor motion. Above this, is text that says We’re hiring vasectomists Help the lads take one for the team! There is a logo in the bottom left hand corner that says Marie Stopes Australia

06.01.2022 Safe access zones allow people the dignity and privacy that is offered to everyone else accessing healthcare. South Australia and Western Australia are yet to enact safe access zones, which is why we have collaborated with Australian Women Against Violence Alliance and The University of Queensland to publish this paper with our considerations for legislation. You can read it at www.mariestopes.org.au/advocacy-policy/safe-access-zones Anti-choice picketing of sexual and reprod...uctive health clinics is intimidation and harassment. If anyone has had challenging experiences with anti-choice picketers and needs to debrief or discuss their experience further, they can call 1800RESPECT on 1800737732 or visit their website to use their online chat function at www.1800respect.org.au [Image: 6 blue tiles with white text. Slides 2 to 6 are client quotes from written feedback. Slide 1: Read our Paper on safe access zones in Australia Slide 2: quite intimidating especially in the way they approached me. I am here as a support person for my sister I’m glad I was approached and not her Slide 3: "Protester paced onto the driveway, I had to brake and she waived her brochures at me while trying to tap on my window" Slide 4: "Absolutely unacceptable and inappropriate" Slide 5: "Both myself and my partner were affected by this... totally unacceptable" Slide 6: "Disgusting the way they speak to people. As a patient was confronting and unnecessary. Should not be able to make females feel like that in a hard time"]

05.01.2022 ‘Reproductive coercion’ is fast becoming a buzzword, but it’s far more complex than what folks may think. We teamed up with Children by Choice Association Inc to provide an overview of why it’s hard to define #reproductivecoercion, what the impacts are and who is most likely to be affected. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/2T9UYD8... [ID: A series of 6 tiles with illustrations of a teacher in her classroom. There are students sitting at their desks in front of her and she is pointing to a smart board. 1: Reproductive coercion is not a buzzword. 2: Today’s topic: Reproductive coercion. A term that’s often misused in policy, misinterpreted between languages and misunderstood in practice. 3: Reproductive coercion is complex. It can be deeply personal, unavoidably interpersonal, frustratingly structural. 4. Reproductive coercion can have lifelong impacts. 5. Reproductive coercion can affect people differently! 6. Read the full article for more teachings and learnings. Children by Choice x Marie Stopes Australia.] See more

05.01.2022 Brilliant post from our friends at 1800 My Options for International Human Rights Day! Click below to read about the sexual and reproductive health rights everyone should have access to. Image descriptions available in the comments section of the original post.

05.01.2022 We're calling on South Australia to amend its proposed bill to decriminalise abortion. Women and pregnant people accessing abortion should have the same rights and access to healthcare, no matter their geography. Read our full statement here: https://www.mariestopes.org.au/y/decriminalise-abortion-sa/... [ID: Navy blue tile with a quote in white from MSA Managing Director Jamal Hakim. Text reads: when medical abortion via telehealth is legal, safe and supported in every other state and territory, it becomes questionable as to why current legislation in South Australia discriminates against patient autonomy.] #AbortionIsHealthcare

03.01.2022 Half of the world's population menstruates, but there is still so much stigma around this natural process & the larger health issues that can occur from it. Online tonight. 6-7pm. FREE. Feat our Executive Medical Director Catriona Melville. Registere here: https://bit.ly/33krAPU

03.01.2022 In just 7 words, Andi has essentially summed up how life changing safe access zones are. Thanks for supporting the campaign Andi! Western Australia is the last jurisdiction in Australia to legislate safe access zones. Safe access zone legislation recently passed the lower house in WA, but we need your support to get it passed in the upper house. Safe access zones would prevent picketing within 150 metres of abortion care clinics. They safeguard clients and healthcare workers... against harassment, intimidation and judgement. Follow Our Choice WA to keep up with the campaign and learn how you can help! You can also find this incredible group on Instagram and Twitter by searching @OurChoiceWA [Image description: a woman is smiling at the camera, wearing a black singlet and cream pants. She is holding a sign that says "I support safe access zones because I want to access healthcare without fear".] #WAPol #SafeAccessZones #AbortionIsHealthcare

02.01.2022 In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women continue to be subjected to multiple forms of gender-based violence. Systems of oppression and genocid...e born out of ongoing colonisation, including child removal, incarceration and experiences of racism, continue to compound this violence. Organisations like the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance and leaders like Kuku Yalanji woman Antoinette Braybrook, CEO of Djirra, continue to advocate for their community. At the heart of this issue, writes Antoinette lies a profound lack of culturally appropriate, safe and specialist system responses for our women. Australia must listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are already on the frontline walking the talk, implementing evidence-based approaches in community controlled services. You can read more from Antoinette here: http://ow.ly/JMWd50CsYk8 #16Days #AllVoicesForSafety

02.01.2022 Yesterday the 11th of October marked #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild! From United Nations: As adolescent girls worldwide assert their power as change-makers, International Day of the Girl 2020 will focus on their demands to:... Live free from gender-based violence, harmful practices, and HIV and AIDS Learn new skills towards the futures they choose Lead as a generation of activists accelerating social change Check out how Marie Stopes International Australia are driving our global mission of #ChildrenByChoiceNotChance by supporting women and girls in the Asia Pacific to take control of their sexual and reproductive health.

02.01.2022 The safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff is always at the centre of everything we do and COVID hasn't changed that. All of our clinics are maintaining physical distancing, following their government or territory's guidelines and taking every precaution to help our clients feel assured that we take their health seriously. For more information on our COVID updates head to https://www.mariestopes.org.au/coronavirus-covid-19/ ... [ID: a navy blue tile with white and navy blue text, 2 arrows depicting 1.5 meters and a small open blue door. Text: Things feel a little distant... but we're all in this together!]