Induced abortion across Australia
A new Family Planning NSW report tracks induced abortion across Australia, laying a foundation for health systems to better understand and respond to the medical needs of the community.
Induced Abortion in Australia 2000-2020 updates information last reported in 2013 and is the first report since the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW and QLD and since significant legislative changes in ...
Induced abortion across Australia
A new Family Planning NSW report tracks induced abortion across Australia, laying a foundation for health systems to better understand and respond to the medical needs of the community.
Medical Abortion Information
What is medical abortion?
Medical abortion is when you take medications to end a pregnancy. It is a two-step process that involves taking one type of medication to end the pregnancy and a second type of medication to make the uterus contract to remove the pregnancy.
What medications will I need to take?
MS2-step
- Step 1 – mifepristone
- Step 2 – misoprostol.
Pain relief and anti-nausea medications are also recommended.
Medical Abortion Online
This course provides professional development for GPs, nurses and midwives who want to update their knowledge about the provision of medical abortion in Australia, with a focus on NSW. Delivered online clinicians can complete the course in a flexible way to suit their learning needs. Topics covered include:
Abortion
Family Planning NSW provides medical and surgical abortion services as part of our comprehensive reproductive and sexual health service delivery.
Young migrant and refugee people’s views on unintended pregnancy and abortion in Sydney
Planning Pregnancy and Pregnancy Choices
Having a baby is a big decision. It is useful for women to talk to other mothers about the good things and the difficult things about having a baby before deciding to have a baby. It is up to the woman to decide if she wants to have a baby or not. Talking with family and friends can help with her decision.
Law On Abortion In NSW
The law in NSW
- In Australia, abortion is legal in all states and territories under certain circumstances and when it is done by a registered doctor.
- Each state and territory has different laws.
- In NSW abortion was removed from the Crimes Act of 1900 in October 2019 with the passage of the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019 In NSW
Unplanned Pregnancy: Abortion
This fact sheet is for women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and want information about abortion. Abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated (ended).