At Children by Choice, we believe that everyone has the right to make their own choices about pregnancy, parenting, and reproductive health including people with an intellectual disability.
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We acknowledge that people with disability, particularly women and people with intellectual disability, have too often had their reproductive rights taken away. Many have experienced reproductive coercion, forced contraception, or pressure about pregnancy and parenting. This injustice causes deep harm and has denied people the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and lives.
At Children by Choice, we are committed to changing this. Our counsellors provide free, confidential, and non-judgemental support to help you understand your pregnancy options and make the choice that feels right for you.
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Children by Choice welcomes calls through the National Relay Service if you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech communication difficulty.
Choose your access option and provide our number (1800 177 725) when asked by the relay officer. You can also call the NRS Helpdesk on 1800 555 660 or text 0416 001 350 for assistance.
We can help cover the cost for people who need abortion care and can’t afford it. Call us to check your eligibility for financial support.
WWDA empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives by advocating for their rights, safety and overall wellbeing. Their website has a number of easy read resources regarding pregnancy choices, sex and bodies. Here is a good resource developed by WWDA about pregnancy choices
Disability Advocacy Pathways is a Queensland based advocacy service that helps people with disability, and their families, friends, carers, find independent advocacy support tailored to their needs and location.
FPDN is a national human rights organisation of and for First Peoples with disability, their families, and communities, that provides advocacy, referral, information and training
WWILD supports people with intellectual disabilities who are survivors of sexual violence · and/or have experienced other types of crime or exploitation. They also have great resources like the video at the top of this page.
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Attending catholic school and having the nuns show us films that were abortion propaganda also reinforced the 'anti-abortion' view.
Attending catholic school and having the nuns show us films that were abortion propaganda also reinforced the 'anti-abortion' view.
I had a relatively new relationship I liked and thought a child not wanted by both, would jeopardise a relationship I was happy in, for one as a single parent.
When I spoke to my GP, she was amazing, was completely non-judgemental, and offered a referral and support letter for access to an abortion, if I wanted one.
When I accidentally became pregnant in my mid-20s, I was, in theory, in a much better place both financially and emotionally.
The first thing I felt was shame. Not because I thought it was wrong, but because I was worried about what my family and community would think.
As a teen growing up I even thought how having a baby would be an escape from having to grow up. At 22, I fell pregnant as I wasn't being consistent with my birth control pills. I knew immediately that I was getting an abortion.
I wish there wasn't such difference between health practitioners and I wish there was more we could do about those who make us feel lesser for choosing abortion.
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