Fifteen calls in five days: Barriers to accessing abortion in Bendigo laid bare

Adam Holmes
June 3 2017 - 1:00pm
A woman who had an abortion in Bendigo at the end of last year had to call the clinic about 15 times over five days before she could book the appointment. It was one of several roadblocks in the process.
A woman who had an abortion in Bendigo at the end of last year had to call the clinic about 15 times over five days before she could book the appointment. It was one of several roadblocks in the process.

AMY* was left close to tears when she found out she was pregnant late last year.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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