Free pads and tampons

Council is supporting women’s health, equity and inclusion by joining the Victorian Government’s FreePads and Tampons Program.

Under this $23 million government-funded program, which aims to improve access to essential menstruation products in public places across Victoria, vending machines providing free pads and tampons have been installed at:

  • Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend libraries
  • Kyneton Town Hall.

Council is proud to be hosting this service locally as part of a state-wide rollout to make free period products more accessible, with the Department of Families Fairness and Housing driving the initiative and responsible for restocking.

Pads and tampons are a necessity, not a luxury. Access to these products supports health, dignity and full participation in community life.

This initiative also supports Council’s proposed ‘Shaping the Ranges’ Council Plan priorities under 'Our People' and 'Our Places', by promoting equity, access and wellbeing across the community.

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