Reproductive Health and Rights for PALM Scheme Workers Statement

This national statement was issued following the Access & Quality: Tasmanian Reproductive Health Conference on 13 May 2025. The Conference affirms that reproductive health is a fundamental human right and a key pillar of gender equity.

This statement calls for urgent, coordinated action to address the reproductive health needs of PALM scheme workers and to centre anti-racism, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care, and culturally safe practice across all health, employment, and migration systems.

Blog Post – Reproductive Health and Rights for PALM Scheme Workers – Statement

Endorse statement

Author(s): Australian Women's Health Alliance, Multicultural Centre for Women's Health, Joint Signatories, Women's Health Tasmania
Organisation: Australian Women's Health Alliance, Women's Health Tasmania
Year Published: 2025
Language: English

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