New initiative brings free period care to Salisbury communities
The City of Salisbury has launched a new initiative to help end period poverty by supplying free organic pads and tampons at eight community centres across the region.
Free products are now available at the:
- Salisbury Community Hub
- Twelve25 Youth Centre
- Bagster Road Community Centre
- Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre
- Para Hills Community Hub
- The Hive Community Resource Hub
- Morella Community Centre
- Pooraka Farm Community Centre.
In partnership with local social enterprise TABOO, the program aims to improve health equity and provide dignity for people who may struggle to afford essential menstrual products.
Period poverty continues to affect everyday life for many Australians.
In Salisbury, 69 percent of residents have reported difficulty accessing affordable period products, which can impact attendance at school, work, sport and social activities.
By placing dispensers in community hubs, council is taking practical steps to ensure no one must miss out because they cannot access basic care items.
Mayor of City of Salisbury, Gillian Aldridge OAM, said the initiative shows council’s commitment to supporting all residents.
“No one should have to miss school, sport or work because they can’t afford period products. This initiative means people in our community can simply take what they need when they need it and get on with their day with confidence and dignity,” she said.
Items are stocked in bathrooms including accessible facilities so people can take what they need without barriers.
More than 1,600 community members are expected to benefit.
To learn more, visit the City of Salisbury.
