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Healthcare Providers
Health practitioners can call 1800 4 Choice to access information on abortion care and service providers across Western Australia. Our nurses can also provide advice and clarity around the newly implemented abortion laws and their obligations.
It is now mandatory for all health practitioners who refuse to provide or advise on an abortion to transfer the patient’s care to a health practitioner or facility that they reasonably believe can provide abortion services or provide information approved by the Chief Health Officer to enable access to treatment elsewhere.
Register your service
1800 4 Choice connects Western Australians to providers of abortion care and related services via our Find a Service map.
We welcome you to register your services with us if you provide any of the following services:
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Medical terminations of pregnancy
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Surgical terminations of pregnancy
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Pathology
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Imaging
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Dispensing MS2-Step
Public and private registrations are available.
1800 4 Choice callers seeking information about abortion providers will only be directed to services who have consented to be included on our list.
If you choose to be listed publicly you will be included on our interactive service map on 4choice.org.au
If you choose to be listed privately, your information will only be available on our internal system accessed by the 1800 4 Choice helpline staff during calls.
Register your service
If you are in need of an urgent referral pathway for a client, please call the 1800 4 Choice helpline on 1800 424 642.
Health professionals with any questions about unplanned pregnancy and abortion care, including questions relating to patients at any stage of gestation can call 1800 4 Choice.
Authorised health practitioners can prescribe, supply or administer abortion medication to patients in specified circumstances.
While it is no longer a requirement to be registered as a prescriber, it is recommended that practitioners complete training before prescribing and the training can be accessed through the MS-2
A practitioner who will not participate in an abortion, and who objects to providing advice on abortion, still has professional obligations to fulfill.
When a registered health practitioner has been requested by a patient for information on abortion or has been asked to participate in an abortion and has a conscientious objection to abortion, the practitioner must disclose their conscientious objection to the patient immediately.
A medical practitioner or prescribing practitioner (nurse practitioner or endorsed midwife) who will not participate in an abortion for any reason (including conscientious objection) must, without delay, refer the patient to a health practitioner or health facility which they believe can provide the requested service(s); or give the patient information that has been approved by the Chief Health Officer (PDF 500KB), about how the requested services can be accessed.
SHQ provides Unplanned Pregnancy Counselling training for professionals who support people with unintended pregnancy and those who are the first point of contact for someone facing an unintended pregnancy.
We also offer free counselling for unplanned pregnancy and post-termination support. No referral is required.
FAQs for Professionals
Education and Training
Unplanned Pregnancy Counselling Training
Aimed at counsellors, psychologists, doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, and others with qualifications and/or experience in counselling, this two-day course provides participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide supportive non-directive unplanned pregnancy counselling.
Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health - Nursing
The Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing) is for nurses and midwives wishing to develop detailed knowledge and specialist clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health.
Contraceptive Implant Theory Workshops
This workshop covers:
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Issues to cover during counselling about contraceptive implant use.
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Benefits, risks, and contraindications to the use of contraceptive implants.
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Insertion and removal techniques, including practice insertions and removals with simulation arms.
Foundations of Sexual and Reproductive Health
This course is designed for doctors and medical students wanting to build skills and confidence in providing sexual health care and contraception.
Course participants will have the opportunity to develop skills in providing respectful and non-judgemental sexual and reproductive healthcare through a combination of scenario-based learning, presentations, group discussion and role play.
FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health for Doctors
This national certificate course covers the range of the reproductive and sexual health issues that are common in general practice. It is useful for GP Registrars, O&G trainees, and experienced general practitioners who wish to refresh their knowledge in the area.
Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion and Abuse eLearning course
Self-paced training for healthcare workers interested in supporting clients experiencing violence.
This training is an RACGP/ACRRM approved activity and eligible for CPD hours upon successful completion.
Register now to develop the knowledge and skills to recognise, respond and refer clients experiencing IPV/RCA.
IUD Theory Training
SHQ's RACGP Accredited IUD workshop for medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, midwives and registered nurses provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about copper and hormonal IUD insertion techniques and how to manage problems.
Module 2 Cervical Screening
This module is for nurses and midwives wishing to develop detailed knowledge and specialist clinical skills in performing cervical screening. It can be attended as a standalone module or as part of the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing).
Sexuality & Disability: What You Need to Know!
This comprehensive training for health professionals, support workers, and people with an interest in disability advocacy equips participants with the confidence and skills to provide inclusive sexuality and wellbeing support to people with intellectual and/or neurological disability.
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