The Women’s Health Fund is a limited pool of funds that can be used to help women and people on low incomes access sexual and reproductive health services, specifically:
- Medical termination of pregnancy
- Surgical termination of pregnancy
- Long-acting reversible contraceptives such as IUDs, Implanon, Depo injection. (Please note, it does not include the contraceptive pill).
The fund is available for women and people living in Tasmania who are:
- On a low income (holding a Health Care Card, Pension Concession Card or are experiencing financial hardship)
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Aged 25 years or over (if the woman is younger than 25 years the Youth Health Fund should be used – contact The Link Youth Health Service 6231 2927)
You do not need to hold a Medicare Card to access the fund.
For more information on how to access the Women's Health Fund call Women's Health Tasmania on 62313212