Monash University is seeking participants from rural and remote Australian communities for a research project investigating experiences of accessing abortion care.

The study, conducted through Monash Sphere, aims to understand the experiences of people living in rural and remote communities when accessing abortion services.

The research will be used to inform clinical practice guidelines and help support people seeking abortion care in regional areas.

Participants may be eligible if they live in a rural or remote Australian community, speak English, have had an abortion in the last six months, and are aged 18 years or older.

The study involves a 60 minute virtual interview with the research team. As recognition for their participation, volunteers will receive a $50 e-gift card.

The research project has received approval from Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee and will run from August 2025 to August 2030. Those interested in participating can contact the study team by scanning the QR code provided on the recruitment material (below) or by adding their contact details through the registration process.

The image accompanying the recruitment information shows MS 2 Step medication, a prescription only medicine used in medical abortion procedures.

Access to abortion services in rural and remote areas of Australia has been identified as a healthcare equity issue, with distance, availability of services, and stigma often presenting barriers for those seeking care.

This research seeks to capture firsthand accounts to better understand these challenges and improve support systems. Further information about the study is available through Monash University's Sphere research platform.