We got you. Period
Special Event on Wednesday May 29th
Want to win a free period self-care pack? Join us on May 29th for an in-person workshop hosted by The Periods, Pain and Endometriosis (PPEP Talk) Program. This fun and medically accurate session is open to all students of all genders and ages. The session will discuss pain management, how to support those who experience it and whether pain is 'normal' or a sign of endometriosis.
The first 50 attendees will receive a "period care kit" which includes a locally made heat pack, 2 reusable pads, a mini candle, some chocolates and resources for dealing with period/pelvic pain.
When: Wednesday 29th May, 11:30am - 1pm
Where: Barr Smith South 2051
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What is period poverty?
Period poverty refers to an inability to purchase menstrual care products, which is considered a significant obstacle to health, comfort and engagement with study. We know that poor menstrual management can impact people's emotional, physical and social health, and influence their ability to attend class. We want to normalise periods and eradicate the stigma and taboo that exists around menstruation.
Throughout 2023, the student health and wellbeing team distributed over 5000 pads and 3000 tampons to students in need across our campuses.
To further our commitment, we are excited to announce that we are piloting menstrual product vending machines in a limited number of locations for 3 years.
These machines will be accessible from the 28th of May 2024, coinciding with World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The vending machines are located at the following locations:
1. Nexus 10 Building, North Terrace Campus - Basement Level
2. Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building (AHMS) 4 North Terrace - All gender bathroom on level 3, west side
3. Union Building, North Terrace Campus - Available once construction is complete.
4. Student Hub, Waite Campus - Next to existing vending machines
5. College Hub, Roseworthy Campus - Near female bathrooms
These machines are part of our ongoing effort to ensure that no student goes without menstrual products during their period.
Period products will continue to be available to students in bathrooms in the following locations:
1. The Ligertwood Building - Female Bathroom, levels 1, 2 and 5.
2. Ask Adelaide - Level 3, Hub Central.
3. Women's Room - Level 8, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus
4. YouX HQ - Level 4, Hub Central.
5. Helen Mayo North - Female bathroom, ground floor.