❤️ Free pads and tampons. Period. ❤️ 64% of people who need period products struggle to afford them – that’s why we are providing free access to pads and tampons across Victoria. It’s a nation-leading initiative and we are SO excited to have launched the test phase. Starting today, we will: 🟠 install 50 vending machines in public places like cultural institutions, hospitals, courts, TAFEs, public libraries and staffed train stations ❗️And there’s more to come in 2025, with free pads and tampons in up to 700 locations across Victoria. Learn more about the program at: https://lnkd.in/gDE7p5mv
Adam M.
1mo
I grew up in a student city in NZ and anything provided by the city that could be taken or vandalised was, I hope it all goes well and I'm probably being a little too negative but I know if these were implemented around my home town of Dunedin there would be tampons littered on the streets. Hopefully it's connected to an individual Medicare pass code app or something that prevents idiots from messing with them.
Allison Kenwood
1mo
Proud to see Victoria leading the nation in addressing period poverty. This is what meaningful public health policy looks like. Well done Vic Dept of Families, Fairness and Housing💪 #PublicHealth #Equity #SocialImpact
Rae Jamieson
1mo
It's so fantastic that Share The Dignity's advocacy for period equity has inspired our political leaders to address period inequality. StD have installed 40 free Dignity Vending Machines in Victoria over the past 8 years which will now be relocated to other states. This is a win-win for everyone! Rochelle Courtenay
Better Studio
1mo
Bravo! Thank you, this is a proud moment to be a Victorian.
Angela Savage
1mo
We are looking forward to rolling these out in Victoria's public libraries to help bring dignity to women experiencing period poverty.
IWPG Victoria
1mo
Thank you for reducing economic burden and empowering women through this initiative 🥰
Caroline Mulcahy
1mo
Just bloody fantastic 😍
This is great initiative! I was in one of the big grocery chains and saw the inflated prices of these products. I was appalled to think there are an increasing number of people who might have to choose between paying for food and other necessities rather than buy pads and tampons.
Llawela Forrest
1mo
Excellent. And to make it even better, why not source the pads and tampons from local social enterprises focused on period care and period equity - Tsuno and The Taboo Group ?
Chief of Staff, The Police Association Victoria
1moThis is great news, thank you for building on the huge work of Rochelle Courtenay (Share the Dignity) who deserves to be acknowledged for her advocacy and true grit on this issue. For nearly 10 years she has led a team to ensure equitable access to period products in Australia. The first Dignity Vending Machine with free and dignified access to period products was installed in 2016. Since then, more than 950 Dignity Vending Machines across Australia (costing over $780,000) have been installed in low-socioeconomic and high need areas with 40 Dignity Vending Machines installed in Victoria.