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12 NOVEMBER 2024 | FEATURE
Report highlights issues accessing contraception

Wāhine Māori experience of contraception services, including those offered by Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (formerly Family Planning), are the focus of a research report released in Wellington today (Tuesday 12 November).

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28 NOVEMBER 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Urgent action needed to help eliminate cervical cancer in Aotearoa

Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach. But urgent government action is needed to meet the WHO targets NZ committed to in 2020.

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28 NOVEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
White Ribbon Day: Creating Safe Spaces

Acknowledging White Ribbon Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking a stand to end violence against women.

New Project
22 NOVEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
Request for Proposal: Reproductive Life Plan

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is seeking a provider to build an innovative decision-tree tool linked to our website.

SWA Advice Scene
18 NOVEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
Five steps to comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education

Explore resources and services to support you and your school community with integrating RSE.

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18 NOVEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
Period products: explainer

Teens “hate tampons” but often aren’t taught about more modern and sustainable period products. Explore some options with us.

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18 OCTOBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
World Menopause Day 2024

18 October is World Menopause Day. It’s a day to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available.

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13 OCTOBER 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
World Herpes Day 2024

Sir Graham Henry, Sir Ashley Bloomfield join celebrity team making NZ "The best place in the world to have herpes."

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3 OCTOBER 2024 | FEATURE
RSE — what is it really?

Check out these resources to find out what relationships and sexuality education really is.

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30 SEPTEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
International Translation Day

September 30 is International Translation Day, a day to celebrate those who bridge language gaps to enable access to our services.

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27 SEPTEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
Gender minorities and cervical screening

September is Cervical Screening Awareness month. Learn about the barriers gender minorities face when it comes to cervical screening.

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26 SEPTEMBER 2024 | EDITORIAL
World Contraception Day

26 September is World Contraception Day – a day to think about your contraception choices.

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24 SEPTEMBER 2024 | BLOG
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Kaimahi stories: Rose

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa kaimahi (staff) share how they incorporate Te Reo and Te Ao Māori into their mahi. Read Rose's story.

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23 SEPTEMBER 2024 | BLOG
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Kaimahi stories: Tania

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa kaimahi (staff) share how they incorporate Te Reo and Te Ao Māori into their mahi. Read Tania's story.

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18 SEPTEMBER 2024 | BLOG
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Kaimahi stories: Britney

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa kaimahi (staff) share how they incorporate Te Reo and Te Ao Māori into their mahi. Read Britney Renfrew's story.

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17 SEPTEMBER 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
UNFPA report reveals major health disparities

UNFPA report launched in Wellington reveals major health disparities for women and girls in Asia-Pacific.

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16 SEPTEMBER 2024 | BLOG
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Kaimahi stories: Amy-Lee and Evie

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa kaimahi (staff) share how they incorporate Te Reo and Te Ao Māori into their mahi. Read Amy-Lee and Evie's story.

Image of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 banner.
16 SEPTEMBER 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024: Ake ake ake

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 through initiatives across its clinic network – and online.

HPV self-test
3 SEPTEMBER 2024 | NATIONAL NEWS
Cervical Screening Awareness Month

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month - your annual reminder to take a test that can save your life.

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14 AUGUST 2024 | EDITORIAL
Free implant clinics

If you’ve been thinking about getting a contraceptive implant — our free implant clinics in August and September might be just what you're after.

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12 JULY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Abortion reversal statement applauded

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa applauds the Ministry of Health's stance against unsafe and unsupported 'abortion reversal' practices.

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4 JULY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa supports extending zero-fees HPV screening

The new HPV screening test has been a game changer in addressing inequities in cervical screening. The continuation of funding for free HPV screening for priority groups will save lives.

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24 JUNE 2024 | EDITORIAL
Matariki – a time for reflection

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Director Hauora Māori and Equity, Dr Tania Huria, says reflection in your mahi is important but there’s no guarantee you’ll like what you see.

Period
28 MAY 2024 | FEATURE
Period tips: how to manage your period

Lots of people don’t want their period to interrupt their day-to-day life. To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, here are a few things you can do, that may help you stay comfortable during your period.

Combined Contraceptive
8 MAY 2024 | FEATURE
Health explainer: Hormonal contraception

What is the truth about some of the claims made on social media about hormonal contraception? RNZ talks to Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Medical Director Dr Beth Messenger.

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28 MARCH 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
NZPPD elects new Chair and Deputy

The New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) — a cross-party group focused on championing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Pacific — has elected a new Chair and Deputy.

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14 MARCH 2024 | NATIONAL NEWS
Unified call to increase Overseas Development Aid

The Council for International Development (CID), other international development and humanitarian organisations, plus supporting partners, are calling on the NZ Government to raise NZ’s Official Development Aid.

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8 MARCH 2024 | EDITORIAL
Who, and what, is included in women’s health?

It's critical we pay attention to the sexual and reproductive health needs of girls, women, and people born with a uterus, of all ages, says Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive, Jackie Edmond.

New Project
14 FEBRUARY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Family Planning changes name after 85 years

Our new brand — Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa — better reflects our work, and commitment to help New Zealanders build a comfortable relationship with their sexual wellbeing.

SWA study scene clearcut
6 DECEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Our new website is now live!

We’re excited to launch our new website — same name, same place, but so much better. 

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21 NOVEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
New survey shows the need to remove barriers to STI prevention for women and girls

Survey findings confirm that women and girls must be included in initiatives to expand STI testing and treatment options, and health promotion.

Jackie Closed Clinic
27 SEPTEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Pay gap reality: Family Planning clinics closed for a total of 64 days during August

Watch interview with Family Planning chief executive, Jackie Edmond.

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27 SEPTEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Pay gap eroding essential community health care

Twelve of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading community, telehealth, and primary healthcare organisations call for pay parity.

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17 JULY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Family Planning welcomes the first Women's Health Strategy for NZ

Overall, the Women’s Health Strategy is a fantastic step forward for Aotearoa.

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18 MAY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Budget 2023: removing prescription fees welcomed

Removing the $5 prescription fee is a positive move — especially for young people accessing contraceptives.

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20 MARCH 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
A Women's Health Strategy to achieve pae ora

Our submission to the Women's Health Strategy recommended eight priority actions to improve the health of women, girls, trans, and gender diverse people. 

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21 FEBRUARY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Teen birth rate decline reflects access to services and information

Figures released today by Stats NZ tell us that young people are increasingly getting access to services, and information they need to make choices about their lives and their futures.

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30 NOVEMBER 2022 | MEDIA RELEASE
Research shows too many barriers to teaching RSE

New research shows that lack of time and lack of subject status for relationships and sexuality education (RSE) are significant barriers in New Zealand schools.