- How To
- Family
- Living With Teenagers
- Pregnancy & Health
- Moving
- Housing
- Working
- Money
- Family
- Healthcare
- Transport
- Lifestyle
Find out about the Australian attitude to teenagers' health and pregnancy...
Teenage Pregnancy in Australia
Generally teenagers are encouraged to finish their schooling and studies prior to getting pregnant and the prevailing attitude is that whilst teenage mums should be supported, getting pregnant in your teens is not encouraged.
Abortion in Australia is governed by state law rather than national law. The grounds on which a woman can be permitted an abortion vary from state to state. In every state, abortion is legal to protect the life and health of the woman, however each state has a different definition.
In some states parental consent is required for abortion for girls under 16, while in others parental consent may be required for girls under 18.
There are a number of resources and helplines for pregnant teenagers seeking advice and information:
- Marie Stopes National Support Centre Tel: 1800 003 707
- Family Planning Australia Tel: 1300 658 886
- Pregnancy Help Australia Tel: 1330 139 313