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21/10/2022

Menopause services at a Family Planning clinic? It’s true!

Menopause services at a Family Planning clinic? It's true! It’s still quite a well-kept secret in Tasmania that Family Planning doctors are experts in “women’s health” services, including menopause (and…
Molly Frankham
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13/10/2022

5 Reasons to check out the new Launceston clinic

Five reasons to check out the new Launceston Family Planning Tasmania clinic Have you heard? In March 2022, Family Planning Tasmania moved to a fantastic new, purpose-built location in Launceston.…
Molly Frankham
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05/07/2022

Supporting culturally accessible sexual and reproductive health for Tasmanian migrant and refugee communities

Supporting culturally accessible SRH for Tas migrant & refugee communities Family Planning Tasmania has been working to improve the sexual and reproductive health of migrant and refugee communities in Tasmania…
Molly Frankham
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01/07/2022

4 reasons you might want to self-collect your next cervical screening test

The four reasons you might want to self-collect your next cervical screening test From 1 July 2022, everyone in Australia who needs a cervical screening test (CST) will be able…
Molly Frankham
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09/02/2022

How to have the ‘condom chat’

How to have the 'condom chat'. At Family Planning Tasmania, we love condoms. They can help protect you against pregnancy and STIs, and are 98% effective when used correctly. Learn…
Molly Frankham
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29/04/2021

Why we are Tasmania’s Contraception Experts

5 reasons why we are Tassie's Contraception Experts. At Family Planning Tasmania, all our doctors and nurses are experts in sexual and reproductive health, and a large part of this…
Molly Frankham
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21/08/2020

Safer Sex in the Time of Covid-19

Safer Sex in the Time of Covid-19 Can I catch or share Covid-19 from having sex? While COVID-19 isn’t a sexually transmitted infection, engaging in sexual activity will increase your…
Molly Frankham
News
21/08/2020

11 tips for better vaginal and vulval health

11 tips for better vaginal and vulval health The first thing we need to talk about is that the word ‘vagina’ is often used incorrectly. What you might think of…
Molly Frankham
News
21/08/2020

The birds and the bees – how to talk to your kids about sex and their bodies

The birds and the bees – how to talk to your kids about sex and their bodies As a parent, very few of us feel equipped to have the ‘birds…
Molly Frankham

Media releases and media mentions

FPT in the media - 17 June 2021 - Dr Catherine Moult talks contraception with Leon Compton - ABC Radio
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FPT in the media - 22 March 2021 - New clinic room opening & consent - ABC Radio
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FPT in the media - National Condom Day - 14 Feb 2021 - ABC Radio
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FPT in the media - Devonport outreach clinic with Dr Josie - 17 Feb 2021 - The Advocate
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FPT in the media - Devonport outreach clinic launch - 20 Jan 2021 - The Advocate
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Family Planning outreach clinic at headspace Devonport - 19 Jan 2021 - Media Release
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National Condom Day - 14 Feb 2021 - Media Release
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Burnie Clinic expansion of service - 21 July 2020 - Media Release
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FPT in the media - National Condom Day - 13 Jan 2018 - ABC News
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CST is the New Pap - 1 Dec 2017 - Media Release
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Family Planning Tasmania wins IMPACT100 Grant - Nov 2017 - Media Release
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Our Growing Up Program (GUP) wins NAPCAN award - 7 Sept 2017 - Media Release
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National Health Organisations Unite for Equal Marriage - 4 Aug 2017 - Media Release
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Long acting reversible contraceptive methods can reduce unintended pregnancies - 26 Sept 2017 - Media Release
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