Preventing Period Poverty:-
PREVENTING PERIOD POVERTY:-
Millions of Australian women and girls are living in severe poverty, a situation that is sadly, much more pronounced for women than men.
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints. We strive to reduce the impact of period poverty either by supplying menstrual single use products where appropriate or a more sustainable alternative.
We hope the provision of re-usable period underwear could help alleviate financial impacts for this cohort of our community.
Over time, period underwear can be financially beneficial since they would replace the need to restock single-use products every month for the rest of the time that women have a period. Although it may be a long-term cost-effective option, it requires a sizable up-front investment, which means that it may not be an option that is equitably available to all women. Menstrual cups are another reusable, low-waste alternative to tampons and pads, which are also being suggested by some agencies.
Loss of education due to a lack of menstrual health resources impacts many students from low-income families. It’s important no female student feels like they can’t fully participate in all aspects of school life because they do not have access to menstrual hygiene products. We have been working with and supplying products to WHLM (Women’s Health Loddon Mallee). This partnership enables us to reach a more diverse group of women from different cultural backgrounds.
“Over 20 per cent of respondents who are high school-aged said they wore period products for longer than the recommended four hours, because of the cost. Doing so risks leaks, irritation, odour, infection and toxic shock syndrome Further to that, nearly 40 per cent have reported the need to DIY alternatives because pads and tampons were simply too expensive. Some makeshift period products were made out of tissue, cloth, paper, and socks”. Reference Share the Dignity & Q.U. T report.
In 2025 we will be distributing directly to girls at school via the Schools Wellbeing Network including: Kalianna, Weeroona, NetSchool, Indie College, Eaglehawk Secondary, Bendigo South East, Crusoe, Bendigo Senior Secondary and Marist.
We work closely with many local service providers including Annie North refuge, Centre for Non Violence, The Orange Door, Haven Home Safe, BDAC and several community houses. We do this by providing menstrual products and/or Toiletry bags.
Millions of Australian women and girls are living in severe poverty, a situation that is sadly, much more pronounced for women than men.
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints. We strive to reduce the impact of period poverty either by supplying menstrual single use products where appropriate or a more sustainable alternative.
We hope the provision of re-usable period underwear could help alleviate financial impacts for this cohort of our community.
Over time, period underwear can be financially beneficial since they would replace the need to restock single-use products every month for the rest of the time that women have a period. Although it may be a long-term cost-effective option, it requires a sizable up-front investment, which means that it may not be an option that is equitably available to all women. Menstrual cups are another reusable, low-waste alternative to tampons and pads, which are also being suggested by some agencies.
Loss of education due to a lack of menstrual health resources impacts many students from low-income families. It’s important no female student feels like they can’t fully participate in all aspects of school life because they do not have access to menstrual hygiene products. We have been working with and supplying products to WHLM (Women’s Health Loddon Mallee). This partnership enables us to reach a more diverse group of women from different cultural backgrounds.
“Over 20 per cent of respondents who are high school-aged said they wore period products for longer than the recommended four hours, because of the cost. Doing so risks leaks, irritation, odour, infection and toxic shock syndrome Further to that, nearly 40 per cent have reported the need to DIY alternatives because pads and tampons were simply too expensive. Some makeshift period products were made out of tissue, cloth, paper, and socks”. Reference Share the Dignity & Q.U. T report.
In 2025 we will be distributing directly to girls at school via the Schools Wellbeing Network including: Kalianna, Weeroona, NetSchool, Indie College, Eaglehawk Secondary, Bendigo South East, Crusoe, Bendigo Senior Secondary and Marist.
We work closely with many local service providers including Annie North refuge, Centre for Non Violence, The Orange Door, Haven Home Safe, BDAC and several community houses. We do this by providing menstrual products and/or Toiletry bags.
