Accessible Abortion Care NSW

Right now, too many women in NSW face unnecessary barriers to abortion care—struggling to find a provider, dealing with high costs, or traveling long distances, especially in regional areas. A recent University of Sydney study found that out of 220 public hospitals in NSW only 3 provide abortion services. This isn’t good enough.

We need a compassionate healthcare system that ensures everyone can access the care they need—no matter where they live or what they earn. Abortion must be not just legal and safe, but accessible.

The NSW Legislative Council is currently considering the Abortion Law Reform ...

Right now, too many women in NSW face unnecessary barriers to abortion care—struggling to find a provider, dealing with high costs, or traveling long distances, especially in regional areas. A recent University of Sydney study found that out of 220 public hospitals in NSW only 3 provide abortion services. This isn’t good enough.

We need a compassionate healthcare system that ensures everyone can access the care they need—no matter where they live or what they earn. Abortion must be not just legal and safe, but accessible.

The NSW Legislative Council is currently considering the Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Healthcare Access) Bill 2025. The ALP and Coalition members will have a conscience vote on this issue making it difficult to predict if the bill will pass. If passed, this bill will break down barriers to abortion care access by:

Expanding the range of providers – allowing trained Nurse Practitioners and Endorsed Midwives to provide medical abortion care. This brings NSW in line with others states and territories.
Improving access around the state – requiring the Minister for Health to ensure abortion services are within reasonable distance for all residents and to make information about services publicly available.
Strengthening patient rights – requiring doctors and healthcare practitioners who refuse to provide abortion care due to their personal religious beliefs to inform the patient and refer them to a provider who can help.

These reforms will make abortion care safer, fairer, and more accessible in NSW.

Please email members of the Upper House to show your support for this bill. A personalised message is even more powerful.

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Subject:

I am a NSW resident that believes abortion care in NSW should be not only legal, but also truly accessible and affordable.

I’m concerned by recent media reports that have highlighted how difficult and expensive it is to access abortion care, particularly in regional and rural areas. I’m shocked that only 3 of our 220 public hospitals are currently providing this critical and basic care.

I believe everyone should be able to access the care they need, regardless of where they live or their financial situation. That’s why I’m writing to express my support for the reforms put forward in the Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Healthcare Access) Bill 2025.

Specifically, I support:
- Expanding the range of providers – so we can also turn to Endorsed Midwives and Nurse Practitioners for medical abortion care, like patients can in Queensland, WA, and the ACT.

- Improving accessibility - so people can access care in a reasonable distance of their home.

- Strengthening patient rights – so the religious belief of mine or someone else’s doctor doesn’t get in the way of being able to access care.

These changes will make a real difference, particularly for women in regional and remote NSW, by removing unnecessary barriers to essential healthcare. I urge you to use your personal vote to support them.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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