Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. People should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to. That’s why the Victorian Government is making free pads and tampons available across Victoria.
Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. People should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to. That’s why the Victorian Government is making free pads and tampons available across Victoria.
Announcing the free pads and tampons program
Our nation-leading $23 million commitment to provide free pads and tampons across Victoria is now in its stage one rollout phase.
The installation of Melbourne’s first free pads and tampons vending machines marks an important milestone for Victorians who lack access to the period products they need.
50 machines will be installed across Melbourne during this phase. We will closely monitor vending machine usage and accessibility. This data will help us launch the wider program more effectively. As part of the wider program, each local government area will have machines installed in 4 or more locations.
Announcing the free pads and tampons program
Our nation-leading $23 million commitment to provide free pads and tampons across Victoria is now in its stage one rollout phase.
The installation of Melbourne’s first free pads and tampons vending machines marks an important milestone for Victorians who lack access to the period products they need.
50 machines will be installed across Melbourne during this phase. We will closely monitor vending machine usage and accessibility. This data will help us launch the wider program more effectively. As part of the wider program, each local government area will have machines installed in 4 or more locations.
Find free pads and tampons near you
More vending machines will soon be installed at public sites across metropolitan Melbourne. These sites include public libraries and health centres, TAFEs and major cultural institutions.
Throughout 2025, over 1,450 additional machines will be installed at up to 700 sites across the whole of Victoria, helping people across the state gain access to the pads and tampons they need to lead fuller, healthier lives.
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Help with vending machines
The menstrual cycle
The four phases of the menstrual cycle are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase.
The menstrual cycle is a natural process. It is a complex cycle controlled by female hormones that cause regular bleeding (periods).
The menstrual cycle
The four phases of the menstrual cycle are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase.
The menstrual cycle is a natural process. It is a complex cycle controlled by female hormones that cause regular bleeding (periods).
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Women's health and wellbeing program
Bridging the gap in women's healthcare – a program of work to change the way women's health issues are treated. This includes new women's health clinics, an additional 10,800 laparoscopies to help diagnose and treat endometriosis, sexual and reproductive hubs, and more.
Reviewed on: 14-11-2024