Welcome to Family Planning Queensland

Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) has provided sexual and reproductive health services to the wider population of Queensland since its first clinic session in 1972.

FPQ offers clinical, education and training services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout the state.

What's new

It’s a jungle out there!

The world of opportunity sex can be a dangerous place to those without protection. Take a look at how the FPQ team in Townsville is ensuring new students are prepared for the adventures ahead. [read more]

DVD to improve antenatal care for women from multicultural backgrounds

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in clinical practice: a resource for health professionals provides practical information for health practitioners working with women who have been affected by female genital mutilation (FGM).
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New contraception resource available

The second edition of Contraception: an Australian clinical practice handbook is now available for GPs thanks to another national collaboration of Family Planning medical experts. Update your knowledge.
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What's on

Celebrating 21 years of sexuality education

2009 marks the 21st year that sexuality education has been provided in Queensland. Family Planning Queensland(FPQ) is pleased to announce that it will recognise this milestone with celebrations to reflect on the history, best practice and future of sexuality education in Queensland. The celebration events will include a one day conference, an evening discussion forum and the announcement of an honour roll to recognise pioneers, innovators and key practitioners of sexuality education in Queensland. Several key agencies and organisations will be working together with FPQ to celebrate the 21st anniversary of sexuality education in Queensland. [read more]

Free workshop: Communicating with young people about sexual health

Good practice communication strategies are essential in providing effective sexual and reproductive health services to young people. Discover what young people in Ipswich and Logan know, like, and need in the area of sexual and reproductive health services and education and how best to engage with them. [read more]

Workshop: Teaching sexuality in a special needs context

Nationally recognised training, this one day workshop will support participants to implement sexuality education programs for their service users. It’s highly recommended for staff from the disability sector working with children, young people or adults with a disability. [read more]

Videostream: Menstrual migraine

12 - 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]

New contraception pill clinical trial - we need your help!

Are you on the pill? Do you suffer from headaches and/or pelvic pain? FPQ is seeking women with a history of pelvic pain and/or headache for a clinical trial investigating a new contraceptive pill. [read more]

Our current campaign: Safe sex. No regrets.

It is estimated more than 11,000 Queenslanders carry Chlamydia and only 44% of men and 35% of women always use condoms with casual partners.

This campaign responds to rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among 18-35 yr olds. [read more]