Students at public schools across New South Wales will return to class in 2023 with access to free menstrual hygiene products. 9News
will return to class in 2023 with access to free pads, tampons and in some schools period underwear.
The state government announced today that more than 4600 dispensers had been installed in public schools across the state.READ MORE:"I want our young women to feel comfortable in knowing they have access to free sanitary products when they need, in their school. "Evidence shows that providing sanitary items has a very positive impact on educational engagement and attainment, so we know this program is going to make a huge difference for our students' education."
Some schools will also have access to the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program , developed by the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia and co-funded by the federal and state governments.
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