1800 My Options has improved Victorian women's access to SRH information, but the department does not know if it has increased access to SRH services.

The department does not know if its hubs have increased Victorian women’s access to SRH services. This is because it is does not have relevant performance measures to determine if, and the extent to which, this program is achieving the Plan’s objective to increase access to services. 

It is also not clear that the department placed the hubs where women need them most.

From 2017 the department introduced several programs to help Victorian women access SRH services. 

In this audit, we looked at the 2 main programs: 1800 My Options and SRH hubs.

About SRH services

This section summarises the Department of Health's (the department) 1800 My Options and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) hub programs and our key findings. Sections 2 and 3 detail our findings, including supporting evidence. 

When reaching our conclusions, we consulted with the audited agencies and considered their views. The agencies' full responses are in Appendix A.

We made 3 recommendations to the Department of Health to address 2 issues. The department has accepted them. 

Our report discusses sexual and reproductive health issues that may be sensitive for some readers. These matters include unwanted pregnancy and its termination and sexually transmitted infections. 

These topics can trigger distress or sadness for some people, particularly survivors of difficult or traumatic experiences. Support is available.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix I. Model Performance Statement.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix H. Discontinued performance measures.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix G. New performance measures by department by attribute.

Download a PDF copy of Appendix F. Departmental output changes.