Fighting Period Poverty

A graphic of various period products.

We got you. Period.

Caught out? Struggling to choose between period products and other essential expenses?

Menstrual wellbeing is a human right. Access to period products can increase student focus and productivity by removing the worry of periods arriving unexpectedly or not being able to afford period products.

Free, organic pads and tampons are now available across all University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Campuses in a variety of locations. Check your campus for specific locations below.

If you require more than what is available in the locations below, please email studentwellbeing@adelaide.edu.au for more options. Please include 'period poverty' in the subject line and a team member will be in touch.

Locations

  • North Terrace
    • Union House - Student Lounge - Vending Machine
    • Ligertwood Building - Female bathroom, ground floor. 
    • Nexus 10 Building - Basement Level - Vending Machine.
    • Pink Cupboard - Level 3, Hub Central.
    • Women's Room - Level 4, Union House.
    • YouX HQ- Level 4, Hub Central. 

  • AHMS
    • All gender bathroom - Level 3, west side - Vending Machine 

  • Roseworthy
    • College Hub, Roseworthy - Vending Machine
    • Female bathroom - Roseworthy Hub, Roseworthy College Hall.

  • Waite
    • Student Hub, Waite Campus - Vending Machine
    • WIC building (Wine Innovation Central) Level 3 and 4 - Female toilets.

Frequently asked questions

  • What exactly is period poverty?

    Period Poverty refers to the experience where someone cannot access or afford appropriate period products or education. 

    It is experienced by people who menstruate all over the world, including Australia. Research about period poverty is limited, however some evidence shows that poor menstrual management can affect people's emotional and physical health and influence their behaviour such as school and work attendance, participation in sports and socialising.

  • How did this project come about?

    Members of YouX Student Representative Council advocated to utilise a small pool of existing funds to provide free period products to students in various locations on campus. Recognising the importance of menstrual hygiene on student wellbeing and the need for a broader reaching project, the Student Health and Wellbeing team secured funding to roll-out the current project.

  • Who can access the f