35 | Cassie's Story | Procedural Abortion, Unexpected Barriers to Access, System Failure, Post Abortion and Contraception Challenges
Episode description
In episode 35, Cassidy sits down with Cassie who shares the unexpected twists and turns that led to her surgical abortion within the hospital. Cassie talks about the barriers to her accessing an abortion, how she was supported and the challenges she still faces thirteen months on. It was a pleasure to connect with Cassie, to hear her story and to seriously consider the challenges that people still face when trying to access abortion here in Australia. Thank you Cassie!
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State by state abortion support organisations:
QLD - Children by Choice
NSW - Family Planning NSW
NT - Family Planning NT
VIC - 1800 My Options
SA - SHINE SA and Pregnancy Advisory Centre
TAS - Family Planning Tasmania or Women's Health Tasmania
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Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other!
The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann.