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New Sexual Health Physician starting in October 2017
September 08, 2017 by Family Planning VictoriaThe Action Centre will now offer a referral based sexual health physician service, specialising in Adolescent Sexual Health, Postpartum Women, and general women's reproductive and sexual health including sexually transmissible infections,... Read More
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Action Centre reopens it's doors in Melbourne's CBD
September 08, 2017 by Family Planning VictoriaFamily Planning Victoria’s Action Centre in Melbourne’s CBD has been providing reproductive and sexual health services for over 30 years. Recently it has undergone a major refurbishment and we are excited to announce our re-launch of... Read More
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Implanon NXT training for doctors, nurses and midwives
November 01, 2016 by Family Planning VictoriaImplanon Training Courses launched (February 2018)FPV has launched two new training course for doctors, nurses and midwives: Implanon NXT Education and Simulation PracticeImplanon NXT Insertion & Removal Training Course for Registered... Read More
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Choice: Why some women choose medication termination of pregnancy over surgical termination.
November 01, 2016 by Family Planning VictoriaMedication termination of pregnancy (MTOP) involves taking two sets of tablets (mifepristone and misoprostol) to induce a miscarriage in pregnancies of up to 9 weeks. Surgical termination of pregnancy is a procedure that requires a general... Read More
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HIV Prevention
November 01, 2016 by Family Planning VictoriaIn addition to encouraging safer sexual practices, health professionals can assist at-risk patients with the following HIV reduction strategies: Encourage frequent HIV testing for people at risk. Early diagnosis allows early access to... Read More