Natural Fertility Services

Who We Are

Natural Fertility Services in the Diocese of Cairns is committed to educating the general public in fertility and sexuality awareness. Respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each person and the embracement of sexuality as life giving, are at the heart of this service. The service operates within the framework and context of Catholic Christian principles and values. Natural Fertility Services, Diocese of Cairns forms part of a national network of agencies entitled Fertility Education Australia (FEA). Together we work towards national targets in fertility and sexuality awareness.

Natural Fertility Services provides education to the general public, health care professionals, schools and families in fertility and sexuality awareness. Trouble Falling Pregnant? About 1 in 6 couples have difficulty falling pregnant. Often this can be significantly helped by a little understanding. At Natural Fertility Services we have helped many couples achieve naturally, without any tests or major expense. If you are thinking of IVF or other fertility treatment in the future, try us first. Want a healthy alternative to contraception? Many people experience adverse side-effects from taking chemical methods of contraception. Often the advice given is "wait awhile, it will wear off". In this day and age, when we are concerned about we are putting into our bodies, it makes sense to pursue more natural ways to manage our fertility as well. Contrary to popular belief, natural methods enjoy significantly high success rates at avoiding pregnancy. The sympto-thermal method has a 0.4% to 1.8% failure rate. Thinking about getting Married? The Pre-marriage Program offers you as a couple the opportunity to take the time to prepare for what will undoubtedly be the most important relationship of your lives. It is flexible to fit your lifestyle and you can go at your own pace. School Programs Our FLE program in schools is a sexualities and relationships education program, which extends from years 1 to 12. This program is grounded in a values framework, and has as its focus the healthy affective sexual maturation of the student and the supporting of family structures as the primary source of development in this matter. We believe it is the obligation and right of the parent to be the primary educator in matters of sexuality and relationships, and as such, all our sessions seek to foster the appreciation of this role of the parent. So what does values framework mean? Our FLE Program is delivered through a values framework, meaning, unlike other sexuality and relationship programs our primary goal is NOT health outcomes, but rather the healthy affective sexual maturation of the student. This means that the content of the program, while containing primarily biological, physiological and other health related information, is focussed on how the student integrates this content in their life choices and attitudes towards themselves, their family and other people. While health outcomes are not our primary focus, we believe that choices based on these values will necessarily inform better health outcomes.