SHFPACT

Pregnancy Options Counselling Service

Written by SHFPACT on 30 January 2024. Posted in SHFPACT.

SHFPACT offers a free pregnancy counselling and information service that covers all options. This counselling service is funded by the ACT government. The counselling provided is confidential, respectful, non-judgemental and non-directive, and aims to provide accurate information and support for clients, as well as their partners and/or families if needed. The counselling is provided by experienced counsellors who have undertaken extra training. Referral to external counsellors can be made for more complex problems or for relationship issues as needed. The counselling is client-led, and the...

Created on 30 January 2024.
Last updated on 30 January 2024.

Our Services

Written by SHFPACT on 28 November 2023. Posted in SHFPACT.

PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES SHFPACT makes a direct contribution to ensuring high quality, accessible and affordable clinical services for the Canberra community. Delivering free sexual and reproductive health clinical services funded by our service funding agreement with ACT Health, including in outreach settings. Applying a billing concessions policy to other unfunded family planning, reproductive health and sexual health services that minimises or eliminaes the cost barrier for clients. Facilitating outreach clinical activities to reach individuals and...

Created on 28 November 2023.
Last updated on 26 March 2024.

SHFPACT 2022-2023 Annual Report

Written by SHFPACT on 28 November 2023. Posted in SHFPACT.

SHFPACT 2022-2023 Annual Report Supported by funding from the ACT Government and the generosity of our clients, volunteers, donors and community. DOWNLOAD ANNUAL REPORT VIEW FLIP BOOK VERSION READ DIGITAL REPORT PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT The SHFPACT team has not had a moment to catch its breath this year! SHFPACT works across the nexus of the health, education and community services industries. As a community we were all grateful to be moving beyond the public health demands of the pandemic...

Created on 28 November 2023.
Last updated on 28 November 2023.

Employment opportunities

Written by SHFPACT on 21 September 2023. Posted in SHFPACT.

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Inc is a health promotion charity based in Canberra, Australia. SHFPACT's purpose is improved sexual and reproductive health for the Canberra Community. We currently have the following employment opportunities. Executive Officer and Assistant to the chief executive The Executive Officer and Assistant to the Executive Director (ED) provides professional and confidential administrative assistance to the SHFPACT Executive Director, and high level of Board secretariat, governance and administration. The role will contribute to the effective administration...

Created on 03 January 2022.
Last updated on 20 October 2023.

Access NDIS Support Services at SHFPACT

Written by SHFPACT. Posted in SHFPACT.

NDIS Services SHFPACT is a registered provider of supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), registered with and regulated by the NDIS Quality & Safety Commission since 1 July 2019. SHFPACT first became a registered NDIS Provider during the ACT services transition to the NDIS in 2016. Program supports and activities are provided consistent with evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches, especially the SoSAFE! Framework to enhance the social, social-sexual and social safety of people with intellectual disabilities. Eligibility for service To be eligible for...

Last updated on 05 September 2023.

Site access at SHFPACT

Written by SHFPACT. Posted in SHFPACT.

Health and Safety of yourself and others Visitors, including clients, members, contractors, visitors, guests or other members of the public to premises operated by Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT) have responsbilities under Work Health & Safety legislation to: take reasonable care for their own health and safety; and take reasonable care that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and comply, so far as the person is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by SHFPACT staff to allow SHFPACT to comply...

Last updated on 04 September 2023.

SHFPACT eNews

Written by SHFPACT on 02 November 2022. Posted in SHFPACT.

A eNews from Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT Keep up to date with everything thats happening at SHFPACT, plus; health news, resources, events, courses, training and workshops, special talks & lectures, volunteer days, updates on industry reports, articles & handbooks, important public announcements and so much more. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name

Created on 02 November 2022.
Last updated on 16 November 2022.

SHLiRP : Sexual Health, Lifestyle and Relationships Program

Posted in SHFPACT.

The Sexual Health, Lifestyle and Relationships Program (SHLiRP) is a collaboration between Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT) and The Canberra Sexual Health Centre, located at The Canberra Hospital, that brings sexual health screening clinics, and sexual health / sexuality education to secondary colleges in the ACT.The SHLiRP Program team visits up to five ACT secondary colleges per year to offer sexuality, relationships and sexual health education, as well as in-school clinics to offer screening for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-bourne viruses (BBVs). Each...

COVID19 UPDATE | 9 JUNE 2022

Written by SHFPACT on 09 June 2022. Posted in SHFPACT.

SHFPACT is open for face-to-face/in-person consultations with our doctors and nurses, and for counselling services. If you are at high risk for COVID-19 you can request a telehealth consultation. Some of our services maybe affected by staff shortages due to COVID-19. Thank you for your patience and understanding with this.

Created on 28 June 2022.
Last updated on 28 June 2022.

Privacy Policy Summary Statement

Written by SHFPACT on 02 May 2022. Posted in SHFPACT.

This Statement is a summary statement of SHFPACT’s obligations, commitments and practices in collecting, using, storing, and destroying personal information kept about individuals who use SHFPACT’s services. SHFPACT’s full Privacy Policy contains additional explanatory and procedural information intended to help SHFPACT staff implement. on the SHFPACT website www.shfpact.org.au by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakd728af231e410f22685ba76c9f7e19f5').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma'...

Created on 28 June 2022.
Last updated on 28 June 2022.

Make a Donation

Written by SHFPACT on 04 March 2022. Posted in SHFPACT.

Serving the Canberra community for more than 40 years, Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT) is Canberra's sexual health promotion charity, delivering services that improve sexual and reproductive health for the Canberra community. Help support the work of SHFPACT by making a tax deductible donation today! SHFPACT is endorsed as a health promotion charity and deductible gift recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Created on 04 March 2022.
Last updated on 16 November 2022.

Join SHFPACT today!

Written by SHFPACT on 04 March 2022. Posted in SHFPACT.

Become a SHFPACT Member or 'Friend of SHFPACT' today. For over 40 years, SHFPACT has provided clinical and education services in Canberra and the region to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes in our community. We invite you to support our organisation by becoming a member or friend today. Your membership helps us in the delivery of vital services for the Canberra community, and to be a stronger advocate for sexual and reproductive health across the region. Within a framework of human rights and social justice values, SHFPACT continues to: Advocate for the right of individuals...

Created on 04 March 2022.
Last updated on 12 April 2023.