Relationships

Some relationships end up happily ever after; but let's face it, some don't. Everyone should know the basics about how the law applies within a relationship as well as how it applies after a relationship has broken down.

Pregnancy

Unless you are trying to fall pregnant you should take all necessary precautions against pregnancy.

Fifty-one percent of Australian women will experience an unplanned pregnancy during their lifetime. You should never rely on someone else to “be prepared”.

Differences between states

Northern Territory

If you think you might be pregnant you can contact Family Planning NT on 08 8948 0144, your local GP or Clinic 34 for assistance with pregnancy testing, and information on counselling.

ACT

If you think you might be pregnant you can contact Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT on 02 6247 3077 for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling.

Western Australia

If you think you might be pregnant you can contact Pregnancy Support or the Women’s Health and Family Services on 08 6330 5400, or toll free on 1800 998 399 outside Perth Metro area, for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling.

NSW

If you think you might be pregnant you can contact Family Planning NSW for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling.

Victoria

If you think you might be pregnant, speak to your local GP, or you can contact Family Planning Victoria for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling.

You can also contact The Women’s Pregnancy Advisory Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

You can also contact Dr Marie at a location closest to you.

You could also contact the Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE).

South Australia

Unplanned pregnancies do happen and every woman has the right to make her own decision.

The Pregnancy Advisory Centre provides services for women with unplanned pregnancy. Phone 08 2433 3999 or for SA Country freecall, 1800 672 966.

SHine SA provides a Women’s Information Service on 08 8303 0590 or a toll free for country callers on 1800 188 171 to assist women in the process of making a decision regarding an unplanned pregnancy.

Tasmania

If you think you might be pregnant you can contact Family Planning Tasmania on 03 6273 9117 (Hobart), 03 6343 4566 (Launceston) or 03 6431 7692 (Burnie), or send an email to info@fpt.asn.au. You can also contact the Hobart Women’s Health Centre on 1800 675 028 for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling.

Queensland

You can contact True for assistance with pregnancy testing and information on counselling. You can call them on 07 3250 0240, or send an email to info@true.org.au.