Supporting Reproductive Choice - All Day Training - Gold Coast

Introduction to Reproductive Choice Training

Children by Choice is delivering an all-day Introduction to Reproductive Choice Training for Queensland Health staff at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) on 18 November 2026.

This free, in-person training is open to Queensland Health employees and provides an introduction to reproductive choice, compassionate abortion care and the practical considerations health professionals may encounter when supporting patients seeking pregnancy options and abortion care.

Training topics

The training will cover:

• Children by Choice service overview
  An introduction to our services, including how to refer to and work with Children by Choice and the support we can provide to patients.

• Introduction to non-directive pregnancy options support
  An introduction to non-directive approaches to pregnancy options counselling and supporting people to make informed decisions that reflect their own circumstances and values.

• Qld termination of pregnancy pathways
  An overview of termination of pregnancy pathways

• Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA)
  An introduction to reproductive coercion and abuse, including what RCA is, how to identify potential indicators, and how health professionals can respond and support people experiencing RCA.

• Abortion stigma
  An exploration of how abortion is understood and discussed, and the impacts of abortion stigma on both patients and healthcare providers.

• Conscientious objection
  An introduction to the relevant Queensland legislation, professional obligations and practical considerations for working within personal values while supporting patients to access appropriate care.

Workshop aims

This training aims to provide staff with practical knowledge and skills to support patients experiencing pregnancy decision-making and seeking abortion care in a respectful, non-directive and informed way.

Workshop structure

This is an all-day, in-person workshop.

Date: 18 November 2026

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Gold Coast University Hospital - Pathology and Education Building, E-Block, Small Lecture Theatre

Cost: Free

Format: In person

Audience: Queensland Health employees

Unfortunately, no catering is provided, please BYO morning + afternooon tea and lunch.

No prior knowledge is required.

If you have any questions or need support registering, please email: hhstraining@childrenbychoice.org.au

Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land

Children by Choice acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.

In particular, we acknowledge the Country north and south of the Brisbane River, as the home of both the Turrbal and Jagera nations. We pay our respects to them, their culture, and to their Elders, past and present.

Children by Choice reserves the right to alter this program or facilitator/s without further notice; however, the program is intended to run as agreed. Children by Choice reserves the right to cancel this training workshop. If this occurs, registrants will be notified and any advance payments will be refunded in full. This event is offered in accordance with Children by Choice's pro-choice framework. Children by Choice reserves the right to refuse registrations and/or remove individuals from the event, and to hold sessions virtually if required due to current Queensland Health advice.