Helping schools promote positive menstrual health

Introducing Free Pads and Tampons in Government Schools

The Victorian Government is providing free sanitary pads and tampons in every government school. 

Funding of $20.7 million over four years has been committed by the Victorian Government to provide free sanitary pads and tampons in every government school, because being able to access sanitary products shouldn’t be a barrier for girls and young women to getting the most out of their education.

The Government’s commitment to provide free pads and tampons in government primary, secondary and specialist schools will:

• Provide students with the confidence that there will always be sanitary items available at school
• Relieve female students of the stigma, anxiety and discomfort associated with menstrual hygiene management so they can focus on their studies
• Ease the cost of living for families.

Please see included flyer for more information or follow the link https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/free-sanitary-pads.aspx