Resources - Pregnancy
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This page contains relevant information and resources for students concerned about pregnancy.
No matter what your situation, Pregnancy is a major life event. Whether you feel overjoyed to be starting a family, or afraid of how to handle an unexpected pregnancy, there are many important and life changing decisions to be made. Family and friends who have been through similar experiences, can have valuable contributions to your decisions, and provide support during times of difficulty.
While debate continues about the rights and wrongs of abortion and birth control, in Victoria women are given the choice of aborting unwanted pregnancies. Many situations may influence this choice, including religion, finances and your career. It is important to consider the options available to you before making a decision to have an abortion. Speaking with a counsellor or health professional can help you to examine the options available to you, and work through this difficult decision process.
The services below offer non-judgemental advice and assistance in dealing with pregnancy related issues. Your local doctor or health professional can also assist you in planning for (or protecting against) future pregnancy.
Swinburne University Services and Resources
- Student Development and Counselling - For one-on-one counselling to help you deal with your concerns about pregnancy and related issues.
- Swinburne Childcare - Child Care Facilities are available for staff and students at all Swinburne University campuses.
- Swinburne Health Service - Offers a friendly and accessible service including first aid, medical consultations, health counselling, health promotion and health information. These services are provided at no cost in a strictly confidential manner.
- Swinburne Psychology Clinic - For one-on-one, or group, counselling to help address and overcome your concerns about pregnancy.
- Local Community Council Databases - Search for your local community services that offer assistance with pregnancy related issues.
Other Pregnancy Services and Resources
- Better Health Channel: Abortion in Australia - Information about the legal and emotional issues as well as a typical profile of abortion in Australia.
- Birth.com.au - Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information.
- Early Childhood Association - Advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.
- Parentline (Vic) - Phone 13 22 89. A statewide telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth to eighteen years.
- Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond - Extensive source of information and support for pregnancy, birth and parenting.
- Women's Information (WIRE) - Provides free information, support and referrals to women across Victoria.