Welcome to Family Planning Queensland
Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is a nonprofit, nongovernment organisation providing clinical, education, and information services through its nine regional centres. FPQ also provides clinical training in all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, and has a comprehensive resource catalogue to support teachers,
parents and young people. For information about any of our services call us on (07) 3250 0240.
Support our work by becoming
a member of FPQ today.
Photo to left © Eva Turek: Founding Council Member Glenda McChesney-Clark on 40 years of FPQ walk at Brisbane clinic
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What’s new
New edition of the Contraception HandbookThe third edition of Contraception: an Australian clinical practice handbook will be available in June thanks to another national collaboration of Family Planning medical experts. Preorder your copy today. Girl talkGirl talk is a new program offered in the Brisbane region. It provides a safe and fun space for girls aged 9 to 13 to talk about puberty and periods with their mother or female carer. See flyers for upcoming programs or contact girltalk@fpq.com.au for more information. New book for parents
Creating Conversations
The program is being offered in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald and Longreach. Creating Conversations event calendar FPQ's Ipswich centre has moved!We are now located at Shop 5/54 Limestone Street. Call us on 3281 4088 to make an appointment. |
What’s on
Read all about it in the FPQ eNewsCheck out FPQ’s latest newsletter distributed to FPQ members. Become a member of FPQ CONNECTIONS workshopDesigned for GPs, overseas trained doctors (IMGs), GP registrars, nurse practitioners and practice nurses, the CONNECTIONS workshop builds communication and consultation skills to use with young people attending general practice for contraception and other sexual health concerns. [upcoming workshops] The CONNECTIONS resource package is available for sale to medical and nursing educators. Are you 15 to 24 years old?Do you live in rural or regional Queensland? We want to know what you think about sexual and reproductive health services in your area. Participate in this confidential survey now and you could win an ipad2. Results will be used to improve services for rural and regional young people in Queensland. This survey is being conducted by James Cook University in collaboration with FPQ. Survey: talking to children about sexualityThe Parenting and Family Support Centre at UQ and FPQ are researching how parents communicate with their child about sexuality, and what support they would like in teaching their child about sexuality. Parents of chidren ages 3 to 10 are invited to participate in the [survey online]. Brisbane training and meeting rooms available for hireFPQ’s Brisbane centre has accessible and affordable rooms for hire to suit a workshop, planning session or meeting. FPQ library giveawaysFPQ has a number of surplus library resources to give away. Materials can be collected from our office in Fortitude Valley, or can be sent to you for the cost of freight. Please email library@fpq.com.au or phone (07) 3250 0217 if you would like any of these resources. [View the list of materials] |
Is
this normal? Understanding your child’s sexual behaviour provides parents and carers with a traffic lights framework to help them understand and appropriately respond to children’s sexual behaviours. It shares stories about everyday situations and offers concrete tools to support communication with children about their sexuality and relationships.
Creating
Conversations is a free program designed to support families with children
and young people with a disability in the Central Queensland region.
This program will provide you with valuable information, skills and tools.
You will learn what to expect as your child develops and what supports
healthy sexual behaviours and relationships. 
