It is experienced by girls, women and other people who menstruate all over the world including Australia. Research about period poverty is limited, however some evidence shows that poor menstrual management can affect people's emotional and physical health and influence their behaviour such as school and work attendance, participation in sports and socialising in public places.
To help address period poverty, the City of Melbourne is piloting a free period care product service in a limited number of public facilities for 12 months beginning 10 September 2021.
Free period care products are available at the following locations:
Library at the Dock
City Library
Carlton Baths
Melbourne Town Hall Collins Street public toilets
North Melbourne Community Centre
Kathleen Syme Community Centre
The City of Melbourne is conducting a review of the Free period care product service pilot. If you or someone you know has used this service we would like to hear from you. Please complete this short 5 minute survey by no later than 30 September. If you need any assistance in completing the survey contact City of Melbourne on 9658 9658 or vist contact us.