1 in 4 Australian women will have at least one abortion in their lifetime. This podcast is a space for Australian women and people to share their stories and experiences, and for Australian professionals to share their work in abortion access and care. Come join the conversation!
35 | Cassie's Story | Procedural Abortion, Unexpected Barriers to Access, System Failure, Post Abortion and Contraception Challenges
In episode 35, Cassidy sits down with Cassie who shares the unexpected twists and turns that led to her surgical abortion within the hospital. Cassie talks about the barriers to her accessing an abortion, how she was supported and the challenges she still faces thirteen months on. It was a pleasure to connect with Cassie, to hear her story and to seriously consider the challenges that people still face when trying to access abortion here in Australia. Thank you Cassie!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can message us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
1 Sept 2023
34 | Kari's Story | Procedural Abortions, PhD Research Into Abortion Stigma and Work for Children by Choice (SA)
In episode 34, Cassidy sits down with Kari who shares her two procedural abortion stories. Kari reflects on how positive her abortions were and talks about her PhD research into abortion stigma. She shares the hurdles and challenges she came up against while completing her PhD including what led her to pause her research. Kari has completed work for Children by Choice (QLD) and contributes invaluable work in the field of abortion advocacy and research. Thank you for joining us on the podcast Kari and congratulations on submitting your PhD!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can message us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
6 Aug 2023
33 | Bess's Story | Medical and procedural abortions, reflections and processing over time (NSW)
In episode 33, Cassidy sits down with Bess who shares her two abortion stories that took place ten years ago. Bess reflects on her experiences and shares valuable insights about abortion, how we think about it and how we respond to it. Thank you Bess!
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions
State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can DM us on Instagram @australianabortionstories or send us an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com
Until next week, take care of yourselves and eachother!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.
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