Family Planning NT

22/10/2025

IUDs can be inserted by GPs, gynaecologists and family planning doctors, but in Alice Springs there aren't enough local professionals trained to do so.

14/10/2025

📣Calling out to anyone with a cervix in Darwin/Palmerston!
Family Planning NT have free cervical screening appointments available 20 and 21 November!
✨Training clinics are led by experienced clinicians for nurses, midwives & Aboriginal Health Practitioners undergoing training.
✨If you book into a training clinic, you will receive $40 cash!

You do not need to be due for your Cervical Screening. Check out the eligibility criteria below.
📱 Book now by calling Family Planning NT on 08 8948 0144.

06/10/2025

Family Planning NT welcomes Nurse Practitioner Cara.

Cara brings a range of experience to our clinic!

To make an appointment with Cara call us on 08 8948 0144.

26/09/2025

Family Planning NT AGM - 29 October 2025 at 5.30pm

23/09/2025

Misinformation can be dangerous!

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has reaffirmed that paracetamol is considered safe for use during pregnancy, despite Donald Trump claiming there is a link between the medicine and autism.

In a statement, the TGA said it "has no current active safety investigations for paracetamol and autism, or paracetamol and neurodevelopmental disorders more broadly."

READ MORE: https://nine.social/11xp

23/09/2025

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

This week in the life of Family Planning NT we said goodbye to our very old website! And...Hello to a fresh NEW LOOK! Check us out here https://www.fpwnt.com.au/
Coming soon...online bookings for appointments.

16/09/2025

Save the date Alice Springs! The Well Womens Health Unit is being held from 6-10 October 2025 at the Alice Springs Hospital. For all RN, Midwives and Aboriginal Health Practitioners working within various health settings across the Northern
Territory who are required to engage in women’s health promotion. Email admin@fpwnt.com.au for further information and how to apply. Spots still available.

10/09/2025

Family Planning was delighted to have supported the hosting of VETCOP at our Coconut Grove premises today, resulting in an impressive turnout. The event provided a valuable platform for attendees to assemble, exchange views and explore RTO-centric issues in a secure setting. The collective talent in the room was palpable. As a registered provider of HLTASXH002 "promote women's sexual health", Family Planning welcomed the chance to showcase our educational programmes and expertise in this domain. Our sincere thanks go to Jane Holt for her outstanding facilitation and tireless efforts in sustaining group connections.

09/09/2025

Calling out to anyone with a cervix in Alice Springs!

Family Planning will be in Alice Springs next month to run our annual Well Women's Health Course.

Want to earn $40 cash? You do not need to be due for your Cervical Screening Test to be a part of our course. Check out the eligibility criteria and call to book.

Call Family Planning NT on 08 8948 0144 to secure a spot.

09/09/2025

R U OK?
A simple question can start a meaningful conversation.

In our work, we know that emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health.

Use the ALEC steps to support someone:
Ask R U OK?
Listen
Encourage action
Check in

Let’s keep looking out for each other, today and every day.