Welcome to Family Planning Queensland
FPQ and Mamu Health Service Ltd staff celebrate healthy choices in Innisfail.
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Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is a unique Queensland organisation offering clinical, education, and information services through its nine regional centres. FPQ also provides clinical training in all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, and has a comprehensive resource catalogue to support teachers, parents and young people. For information about any of our services call us on (07) 3250 0240.
You can help support our work by making a tax deductible donation.
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What's new
New edition: sexual and reproductive health and BBV CDThe latest edition is now available for purchase, and features more than 1000 factsheets. It provides up to date and accessible information for health professionals working in sexual and reproductive health. [ Details ] FPQ eNewsFPQ's inaugural quarterly newsletter has recently been distributed to our dedicated members. Diaphragm drought breaksContraceptive diaphragms are now available. FPQ was unable to provide this method of contraception for some time due to a shortage of supply throughout Australia. FPQ is pleased to announce that a new diaphragm is now available. [ more details ] Teach your children to keep safe
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What's on
Family Education Program BrisbaneOn 30 September, FPQ Brisbane will be running a "Preparing for Puberty" Family Education program. This 1.5 hour session for parent carers and their children in grades 5-7 is aimed at encouraging parent child communication about naming body parts and the changes that occur at puberty. This session will include activities between parent carers and children to facilitate open communication. Registrations are essential prior to attendance. [ more details ] Cairns trivia night 1 OctoberCome along to the Reef Hotel Casino to support the launch of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Great prizes! [ more details ] FPQ wins "Deadly Sex" Collaboration for Change award
FPQ's Sunshine Coast Indigenous Young People's Sexual Health Project (funded by OATSIH) has won the Deadly Sex Congress Award for “Collaboration for Change”. In presenting the award, Dion Tatow from QAIHC acknowledged FPQ's genuine commitment to working in partnership with community leaders and with both Aboriginal and mainstream organisations to implement this project. [ view project video ] Safe Sex No RegretsWhat is safe sex? Safe sex is using condoms and water based lubricants to help reduce the risk of catching or passing on sexually transmissible infections. Sex is not always planned; carrying condoms with you can help you to make the right decisions about safe sex. Want more information about keeping yourself safe? Check out the Safe Sex No Regrets website
Videostream: I Can Talk About Sexuality - Sexuality Education For Children Aged 7 - 13Effective sexuality education provides opportunities for children to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to understand and appreciate their bodies, communicate clearly and practice decision-making. This presentation aims to illustrate some specific outcomes of sexuality education for children along with the evidence indicating that this learning contributes to sexual health in adolescence and adulthood. [view video] Videostream: Menstrual migraine12 - 14% of Australian women aged 25 - 44 suffer from menstrual migraine. FPQ's Dr Caroline Harvey has exciting news: there are good remedies available for support and relief. [view video] |



