1. Family Planning Alliance Australia Overview December 2015

2. Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia Vision Safe and respectful reproductive and sexual health and relationships for all

3. Mission & Purpose Advocacy, policy development and leadership to improve the reproductive and sexual health of Australians Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

4. Overview The Family Planning Alliance Australia is the peak body focused on advocacy and policy development to improve the reproductive and sexual health of Australians. The Family Planning Alliance Australia has shaped the reproductive and sexual health landscape through advocacy, policy development, networking and capacity building at the national and international level for over thirty years. We work collaboratively with non-government organisations, governments and the private sector to lead policy changes and advocate for improved reproductive and sexual health rights. Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

5. Positioning Statement Reproductive and Sexual Health Policy and Advocacy Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

6. Strategic Objectives 1.Provide expert advice and opinion on reproductive and sexual health issues 2.Represent a broad range of agencies on reproductive and sexual health issues 3.Lead national policy development in reproductive and sexual health in priority areas 4.Ensure strong and effective advocacy in critical areas of reproductive and sexual health and rights 5.Leadership in reproductive and sexual health matters to achieve evidence-based policy and health outcomes that benefit Australian communities Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

7. Primary Members Primary Members of the Family Planning Alliance Australia are state-based leaders in reproductive and sexual health and well-being nationally. Collectively, we provide a range of reproductive and sexual health clinical services, community education, health promotion, professional training and research. Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

8. Associate Members Associate Members of the Family Planning Alliance Australia have a strong commitment to the vision of the organisation and are engaged in improving the reproductive and sexual health of all Australians. Associate Members have a genuine desire to collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver safe and respectful reproductive and sexual health for all. Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

9. Associate Members – Benefits Associate Members play an important role in shaping the priorities of the Family Planning Alliance Australia in alignment with the strategic priorities. Benefits available to Associate Members include: Access to the leaders in reproductive and sexual health nationally Access to service provision experts Opportunity to participate in advocacy activities Formal collaboration networks Ability to endorse/sign-on to policy positions Inform the policy priorities of the Family Planning Alliance Australia Inform the advocacy priorities of the Family Planning Alliance Australia Seek Family Planning Alliance Australia endorsement for their policy positions Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals Access to contemporary and evidence-based position statements and policies Opportunities to comment on and contribute to the development of position statements and policies Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

10. Associate Members Associate Members of the Family Planning Alliance Australia can articulate and demonstrate their alignment to our values and ethos. Associate Members operate within relevant state and national codes of conduct, frameworks and legislation. Associate Membership fee is $495 (GST incl.) Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

11. Values We value collaboration and partnership We respect personal autonomy and diversity We promote social justice and equity We value expertise and evidence We believe that human sexuality is an integral part of life We believe everyone has the right to express their sexuality, provided they do not violate the rights of others Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

12. Values We support the rights of all people to self- determination and personal autonomy in the control of their fertility and to the enjoyment of satisfying and responsible sexual expression We believe everyone has the right to make informed choices about sexuality and to take responsibility for their own reproductive and sexual health We advocate for equitable access to reproductive and sexual health care services We uphold the right of everyone to unbiased and up- to-date information about reproductive and sexual health matters Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia

13. Contacts Contact –secretariat@familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.ausecretariat@familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.au –(07) 3396 6614 Website –www.familyplanningallianceaustralia.com.au Overview – Family Planning Alliance Australia