Children by Choice

Abortion is healthcare. But what happens beyond access? This year we're bringing together experts, advocates and practitioners to tackle the questions shaping reproductive healthcare right now. Swipe through for a preview of some of the conversations coming to Brisbane this September. 📅 3–5 September 2026 📍 Brisbane

The reproductive rights landscape is changing. Healthcare professionals, advocates and researchers are navigating new challenges, emerging opportunities and increasing public scrutiny. That's why we're bringing people together. The Reproductive Rights & Abortion Conference 2026 is a space to learn, connect and explore the ideas shaping the future of abortion care, reproductive healthcare and bodily autonomy. Whether you're working on the frontline, influencing policy, conducting research or supporting communities, your voice belongs in this conversation. 📍 Brisbane 📅 3–5 September 2026

What happens when two of Australia's most powerful storytellers join the conversation on reproductive rights? We're excited to welcome Yumi Stynes and Carly Findlay as keynote speakers at the Reproductive Rights & Abortion Conference 2026. Both have spent their careers challenging assumptions, amplifying lived experience and advocating for a more inclusive society. Join healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers and community leaders from across Australia for three days of bold conversations about the future of reproductive healthcare. 📍 Brisbane 📅 3–5 September 2026

Some conversations are too important to have in silos. Reproductive rights intersect with healthcare, education, law, policy, disability, gender equity and human rights. That's why the Reproductive Rights & Abortion Conference 2026 brings together people from across sectors to share ideas, challenge thinking and build momentum for change. Three days of evidence, expertise and meaningful discussion. One community committed to improving reproductive healthcare in Australia. 📍 Brisbane 📅 3–5 September 2026

Far North Queensland services are doing vital work across an enormous region, often without the opportunity to connect, share practice, and learn together. This full-day Children by Choice training brings community services, primary healthcare providers, and public health workers into one room in Cairns for shared, practical learning. The focus is real-world practice in supporting clients through pregnancy decisions and complex circumstances. You’ll build skills in: • Pregnancy options counselling using non-directive approaches • Recognising and responding to reproductive coercion and abuse • Strengthening referral pathways across health and community systems This is practical, case-based training designed to support the work you’re already doing.

If you work with clients navigating pregnancy, family violence, or sexual assault, this training is for you. Children by Choice is coming to Far North Queensland for a full-day, practice-focused workshop designed for services supporting people facing complex pregnancy decisions. This is not a lecture-style day... it’s hands-on, skills-based training grounded in real practice. You’ll learn how to: • Hold genuinely open, non-directive pregnancy options conversations • Recognise and respond to reproductive coercion and abuse • Support marginalised clients with confidence and care Walk away with real skills you can apply immediately in your work. We know FNQ services are doing critical work across a vast region. This training brings community services, primary healthcare providers, and public health workers together with one shared focus, ensuring every client gets the support they deserve.