Albanese Government set to improve access to affordable contraception across Australia

Albanese Government set to improve access to affordable contraception across Australia Sia Lipapis Fri, 11/09/2026 - 12:55 Women across Australia will soon have more choice and better access to long-acting reversible contraception, with leading centres set to provide the gold standard in women’s contraceptive care across the country. The Albanese Government has invested $25 million to establish eight LARC Centres of Excellence to make it easier for women to access long-acting contraception including IUDS and contraceptive implants. As part of the program, women can receive free advice from skilled providers about their contraceptive options, as well as the insertion and removal of IUDS and birth control implants. Long-acting reversible contraceptives are among the most effective forms of contraception available, with effectiveness rates of more than 99 per cent. In addition to preventing unintended pregnancy, some can also help manage heavy menstrual bleeding, period pain and conditions such as endometriosis. Outreach services will support women in regional, rural and remote communities by bringing contraceptive services and training opportunities closer to where people live and wo