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Children by Choice Pro-choice pregnancy counselling, support, information, education and advocacy service, supporting Queensland women and pregnant people since 1972.

Children by Choice supports women and pregnant people's access to all options with a pregnancy, including abortion, and have been involved in helping people access these options since the service began operation in 1972. Children by Choice is the only independent, not-for-profit service dedicated to all pregnancy options in Australia. Children by Choice is recognised nationally and internationally as a key advocacy group for the needs and rights of women in relation to access to reproductive health services with regard to pregnancy options. Register for our Conscientious Objection 101 Online Seminar here: https://events.humanitix.com/conscientious-objection-101-t845ey3i

Today marks 8 years since abortion was decriminalised in Queensland!On 17 October 2018, Queensland Parliament passed the...
16/10/2026

Today marks 8 years since abortion was decriminalised in Queensland!

On 17 October 2018, Queensland Parliament passed the Termination of Pregnancy Act, marking a significant change to abortion law in Queensland. The legislation came into effect in December 2018, removing abortion from the Criminal Code and recognising it as part of standard healthcare.

Before this change, abortion was governed by criminal law, creating uncertainty and barriers for people seeking care.

Decriminalisation was an important step towards reproductive autonomy, helping to ensure people can make decisions about their own pregnancies without the threat of criminal punishment.

But decriminalisation doesn't automatically mean access. Cost, location and the availability of healthcare providers can still affect whether someone can access abortion care when they need it.

At Children by Choice, we believe everyone deserves access to accurate information, compassionate support and the pregnancy options care that's right for them, without judgement.

Eight years on, we recognise how far we've come, but also acknowledge the work that remains to ensure everyone in Queensland can exercise their reproductive rights.

Whatever your pregnancy decision, you don’t have to navigate it alone 💜At Children by Choice, our pro-choice team provid...
15/10/2026

Whatever your pregnancy decision, you don’t have to navigate it alone 💜

At Children by Choice, our pro-choice team provides free, confidential and non-judgemental pregnancy support for all options. We’re here to listen, answer your questions and support you to make the decision that’s right for you.

📞 Call 1800 177 725, 8am–7pm Monday to Saturday

We are extremely lucky that our neighbours are our colleagues too!We’re lucky to share a building with Women's Legal Ser...
12/10/2026

We are extremely lucky that our neighbours are our colleagues too!

We’re lucky to share a building with Women's Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) and Women’s Support Service (IWSS), and we have all been meaning to bring our teams together and connect for a while. This week, we finally made it happen!

We were honoured to host our colleagues and take the time to come together, strengthen connections and share in the important work we each do to support our communities.
It was especially meaningful to connect during Sexual Violence Awareness Month, recognising the importance of collaboration in working towards safer communities and supporting people impacted by sexual and domestic violence.

Thank you to the WLSQ and IWSS teams for joining us. We look forward to continuing to build these connections and work together! 💜

We’ve made our submission to the Australian Parliament’s Select Committee on Women’s Health.Our submission focuses on so...
08/10/2026

We’ve made our submission to the Australian Parliament’s Select Committee on Women’s Health.

Our submission focuses on some of the barriers people face when accessing abortion care, including cost, distance, limited services, healthcare workers who don’t provide care, and the postcode lottery that can shape what options are available.

A snapshot of our submission is in the tile, but we’re only one voice in this inquiry.
At the time we submitted, there were just two other non-private submissions from Queensland and only a handful of submissions from organisations across Australia.
There’s still time to add your voice!

You don’t need to write a long or formal submission. You can share your own experience, what you’ve seen in your work or community, or what you think needs to change.

Submissions close today! Find the submission link here - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01qCWx0

Almost 50% more pharmacies are stocking medication abortion following changes to Australian regulations!New research led...
08/10/2026

Almost 50% more pharmacies are stocking medication abortion following changes to Australian regulations!

New research led by La Trobe University highlights the positive impact of removing prescribing and dispensing restrictions in 2023.

The number of pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step increased from 2,228 to 4,107, while the number of postcodes with a pharmacy stocking the medication grew from 915 to 1,292 by mid-2025.

These findings highlight how removing unnecessary restrictions can improve access to abortion care, especially for people living in regional and remote areas. While barriers to access remain, this is such an important step forward.

It’s wonderful to see this research now published following its presentation by Professor Kristina Edvardsson at our Reproductive Rights and Abortion Conference last month.

At Children by Choice, we know that access to abortion care depends on more than it being legal. Research like this helps demonstrate how evidence-based policy changes can improve access and support reproductive autonomy.

Read the article in The Guardian here - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01qCk20

PSA: Have your say on women’s health in Australia!Children by Choice is making a submission to the Australian Government...
07/10/2026

PSA: Have your say on women’s health in Australia!

Children by Choice is making a submission to the Australian Government’s inquiry into women’s health, and we’re encouraging you to make one too!

This is a federal inquiry, so you can make a submission from anywhere in Australia.

Women’s health is broad, so there are lots of things you could talk about, including:
• Your experiences accessing abortion or contraception
• Having to travel for healthcare, long wait times or costs
• Health workers who wouldn’t provide care, or positive experiences where you got the support you needed
• The support available during pregnancy or after having a baby
• Gaps in healthcare that have affected you, your family or your community

Swipe through for some guides on what you could include.

Your submission doesn’t need to be long or formal. Just sharing your own experience can help show decision-makers what’s working, what isn’t and what needs to change.

The deadline is this Friday, so if you have an experience to share, now is the time!

🔗 Submit here - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01qqbx0

One month on from the Reproductive Rights and Abortion Conference, and we’re still reflecting on three big days in Meanj...
06/10/2026

One month on from the Reproductive Rights and Abortion Conference, and we’re still reflecting on three big days in Meanjin.

With 280+ attendees, 50+ speakers and plenty of conversations, learning and connection, RRAA26 brought together people from across the reproductive rights, abortion and health sectors to explore what it means to move Beyond Access.

Thank you to everyone who spoke, attended, volunteered, exhibited, sponsored and supported the conference. You helped make RRAA26 what it was.

Here are some highlights but the full gallery is now live and has been sent to all attendees! 💜

📸 Gorgeous photos by Mariyah Shahrin photography

We’re excited to share our new co-designed First Nations resources with IM Social Impact Agency and First Nations commun...
05/10/2026

We’re excited to share our new co-designed First Nations resources with IM Social Impact Agency and First Nations communities!

These resources have been developed alongside First Nations people and communities, with lived experience and cultural knowledge at the heart of the process.

We’re proud to share resources that support accessible, culturally safe information about pregnancy options and reproductive healthcare, and that reflect the needs and experiences of First Nations communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge and expertise to the co-design process. We’re grateful to have worked alongside you to bring these resources to life.

We can’t wait to see them out in the community!

Download them or order physical resources via the link in our bio.

October is QLD's Sexual Violence Awareness Month.This year’s theme is No More Silence: Prevent Sexual Violence.With horr...
01/10/2026

October is QLD's Sexual Violence Awareness Month.

This year’s theme is No More Silence: Prevent Sexual Violence.

With horrific sexual violence cases making headlines around the world this week, this campaign feels more important than ever.

We can't say it loud enough - preventing sexual violence is everyone’s responsibility.

It means challenging harmful attitudes, respecting consent and boundaries, listening to people and creating communities where people feel safe to speak and be heard.

Creating that space to speak up also means making sure people can access the support they need when they’re ready.

If you’re navigating a unexpected pregnancy and want to talk through your options, Children by Choice provides specialised, non-judgemental pregnancy options information, counselling and support across Queensland.

☎️ 1800 177 725 (8am to 7pm Mon - Sat)

New to women’s health and wellbeing work?Build your foundations with Foundations Skills for Women’s Health and Wellbeing...
30/09/2026

New to women’s health and wellbeing work?

Build your foundations with Foundations Skills for Women’s Health and Wellbeing Work, a practical three-part online training delivered by WorkUP Queensland with insights from across the women’s health, sexual violence and DFV sectors.

Across three sessions, you’ll explore:
💜 The foundations of women’s health and wellbeing work
💜 Essential legal information and referral pathways
💜 How women’s health intersects with DFV and sexual violence services
💜 Trauma-informed practice and recovery work
💜 Intersectional considerations
💜 Self-care for practitioners

Who is it for? Anyone interested in entering the sector, new to women’s health and wellbeing work, or whose work involves people accessing women’s health and wellbeing services.

📅 13–15 October 2026
⏰ 9am–12:30pm AEST each day
💻 Online
👉 Participants must attend all three sessions.

Learn more and register here - https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01pgJn0

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