http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml The latest news from Family Planning Queensland (FPQ). To subscribe to this feed, add http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml to your RSS reader. en-us http://www.fpq.com.au/images/index_slice1.gif http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml http://www.webchild.com.au/pregnancy/pregnancy-focus/contraception-and-fertility#99 http://www.webchild.com.au/pregnancy/pregnancy-focus/contraception-and-fertility#99 What you need to know about contraceptive choices and fertility. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/#98 http://www.fpq.com.au/#98 Come along to the Let's talk about sex... Comedy Gala on 22 May at the Sit Down Comedy Club in Paddington. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:50:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/eNewsFeb13.pdf#97 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/eNewsFeb13.pdf#97 New!! Teaching Units for year 7 and year 8.Designed for schools teaching sexuality and relationships education (SRE) in Queensland, these essential resources are mapped to QCAR Essential Learnings, ACARA HPE Shape Paper and Australian Curriculum General Capabilities.[pdf] Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_IncrsDmndCntrcptnToowoomba.pdf#96 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_IncrsDmndCntrcptnToowoomba.pdf#96 To meet the needs of the Toowoomba community and alleviate long waiting lists, FPQ’s Toowoomba centre has recently undergone a small refurbishment. Matched with an increase in doctor’s hours, this renovation has expanded clinic appointment availability by 50%. The new clinic room is already widely used, particularly for intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) and contraceptive implant insertions [pdf] Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/about/newsletters.php#95 http://www.fpq.com.au/about/newsletters.php#95 Family Planning Queensland releases its end of year eNews, including feature articles about the Ruby Roll of Honour, upcoming courses, exciting new resources and awards. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQcelebratesDayOfPeopleWithDisabilityNatAward.pdf#94 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQcelebratesDayOfPeopleWithDisabilityNatAward.pdf#94 FPQ has been recognised for its innovative initiatives in the field of sexual and reproductive health services, ensuring people with disability have access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices about their sexuality and reproductive health. One specific project that was applauded is Creating Conversations, for families with children with a disability [pdf] Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_RubyRollHonour.pdf#93 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_RubyRollHonour.pdf#93 The Ruby Roll of Honour recognises pioneers who have played a pivotal role in creating conversations about family planning, sexual health, reproductive health, women’s health, healthy relationships and child protection across sectors over the past 40 years, and has been initiated as part of FPQ’s 40th birthday celebrations in 2012. [pdf] Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_UKSexualHealthExpertVisitsQld.pdf#92 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_UKSexualHealthExpertVisitsQld.pdf#92 A leading figure in young people’s sexual health in the UK is visiting Queensland to run workshops for people working in alcohol and other drugs, mental health, education and sexual health. [pdf] Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_TvlServiceChanges.pdf#91 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_TvlServiceChanges.pdf#91 Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) announced today that its Townsville centre at Kirwan will close on the 11th December for an anticipated 6 week period. This closure will take effect while negotiations continue with key stakeholders to reposition FPQ’s service delivery within an integrated health environment. [pdf] Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Safeis.pdf#90 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Safeis.pdf#90 Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is today launching its latest resource Safe is… a colourful book that tells the stories of children from the Murri school as they learned about personal safety and prevention of sexual abuse. [pdf] Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_SunshineCoastCelebrates40yearsOfFPQ.pdf#89 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_SunshineCoastCelebrates40yearsOfFPQ.pdf#89 Too often, discussion about sexual health centres around problems, ranging from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to erectile dysfunction. What we sometimes forget is that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. Being sexually healthy isn’t just about being free of disease, it’s also about positive relationships, respect, negotiation and having fun. [pdf] Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:10:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_LiftingtheLidSexualViolenceAwarenessMonth.pdf#88 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_LiftingtheLidSexualViolenceAwarenessMonth.pdf#88 October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, here in Far North Queensland, we have the highest rate of rape and sexual assault in the state. [pdf] Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQapplaudYMCAYthParlHealthyLifestyleYouthBill.pdf#87 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQapplaudYMCAYthParlHealthyLifestyleYouthBill.pdf#87 Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) congratulates YMCA Youth Parliament for today’s passage of their Healthy Lifestyle Youth Bill 2012. [pdf] Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/Myths_Reality_ContraceptionFPQ.pdf#86 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/Myths_Reality_ContraceptionFPQ.pdf#86 This World Contraception Day, get to know the myths and realities of contraceptive use in Queensland. [pdf] Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ContraHandbook.pdf#85 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ContraHandbook.pdf#85 Family Planning NSW, Family Planning Queensland and Family Planning Victoria are pleased to announce the release of the updated, third edition of Contraception: an Australian clinical practice handbook. [pdf] Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/education/disability.php#84 http://www.fpq.com.au/education/disability.php#84 Celebrate Disability Action Week 2012 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQwinsChildProtectionWeekAwards.pdf#83 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_FPQwinsChildProtectionWeekAwards.pdf#83 Creating Conversations which supported families with children and young people with a disability in Central Queensland and the Multicultural Women's Health (FGM)project which works to prevent the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) were honoured with innovative Education Initiative awards at the launch of Qld's Child Protection Week. [pdf] Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Protecting_children_everybodys_business.pdf#82 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Protecting_children_everybodys_business.pdf#82 We all want our children to feel positive about themselves and to understand it is their right to be safe. [pdf] Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:40:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_HealthChecksForRuralWomenEkka.pdf#81 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_HealthChecksForRuralWomenEkka.pdf#81 The three day 'Outback Women's Link' (OWL) initiative was a partnership between FPQ, the Rural Women's GP Service operated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Women's Health Queensland Wide, Queensland Cervical Screening Program and Goondir Health Services. [pdf] Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:30:00 +0000 http://fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_RuralWomensHealthComesFirstEkka.pdf#80 http://fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_RuralWomensHealthComesFirstEkka.pdf#80 Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is teaming up with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Women’s Health Queensland Wide, Queensland Cervical Screening Program and Goondir Health Services to provide a first ever health and information service specifically for rural women at the Ekka. [pdf] Thur, 2 Aug 2012 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/#79 http://www.fpq.com.au/#79 On 29 June 2012, Queensland Health notified FPQ that it was not going to continue its previously promised support to regional outreach and education services and specific project funding for vulnerable groups. Thur, 5 July 2012 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Tvl40th2012.pdf#78 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_Tvl40th2012.pdf#78 Townsville’s Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) clinic and education centre was inaugurated in 1972. [pdf] Tue, 10 April 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_40th2012.pdf#77 http://fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_40th2012.pdf#77 FPQ opened its first clinic in Fortitude Valley on 28 March 1972. [pdf] Wed, 28 March 2012 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au/about/newsletters.php#76 http://www.fpq.com.au/about/newsletters.php#76 Read the latest FPQ eNews Tues, 28 February 2012 014:20:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au#75 http://www.fpq.com.au#75 Is this normal? Understanding your child’s sexual behaviour provides parents and carers with a traffic lights framework to help them understand and appropriately respond to children’s sexual behaviours. Tues, 7 February 2012 05:15:00 +0000 http://www.fpq.com.au#74 http://www.fpq.com.au#74 FPQ is delighted and proud to confirm that our Manager of Research and Program Development, Holly Brennan, has been awarded an OAM for her work in promoting the rights and welfare of childen. Mon, 31 January 2012 09:45:00 +0000