Unplanned pregnancy services

A list of services for clients with an unplanned pregnancy, by area.

Please note, costs may apply. Please contact the individual service for information.

Pregnancy Advisory Centre

The Pregnancy Advisory Centre is a service of SA Health's Central Adelaide Local Health Network and was established in 1992 for residents only living in South Australia.

Telephone: (08) 7117 8999
Address: 21 Belmore Terrace Woodville Park South Australia
Email: HealthPAC@sa.gov.au

You can provide feedback about the services of the Pregnancy Advisory Centre at any time from this email address HealthPAC@sa.gov.au

Confidential interpreting services for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are also available.

Opening hours

Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and phones are open 9.00 am 4.00 pm. Clinical consultations available five days a week and procedures taking place three days a week. Same day services are available to regional patients only.

It is necessary to make an appointment prior to attending the Pregnancy Advisory Centre by contacting (08) 7117 8999.

Waiting for an appointment can be a stressful time; if you no longer need your scheduled appointment please let us know by calling to cancel your booking.

Services offered

The Pregnancy Advisory Centre provides the following services to South Australian residents:

abortions for up to 23 weeks
medication and surgical abortions
options for fetal abnormality (PDF 132KB)
decision making counselling for clients, partners and significant others
post-abortion telephone or face-to-face counselling
services to clients with disabilities
information about contraception
sexual health information
referrals
information for student and researchers.

Important information

it is necessary to make an appointment prior to attending the Pregnancy Advisory Centre
bring your current Medicare card and/or Health Care card
some services have co-payments and the costs that apply will be discussed with you beforehand
patients who do not have a Medicare card can obtain a service from Flinders Medical Centre or Lyell McEwin Hospital
You must have a responsible person over 18 to take you home and stay with you overnight following your procedure.

Flinders Medical Centre

Services provided at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit

Phone: (08) 8204 5197
Address: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA 5042

What patients need to know about services at the Flinders Medical Centre

referrals are not required to attend for services at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit
Flinders Medical Centre offers an early medication abortion service up to 9 weeks gestation and a surgical abortion service up to 15 weeks gestation
consultation appointments are available on Tuesday mornings
abortion procedures occur on alternate Thursday mornings
patients who do not have a Medicare card can obtain a service from the Flinders Medical Centre and the costs that apply will be discussed with you beforehand
please bring your Medicare card or Health Care card on the day of your procedure
you must have a responsible person over 18 to take you home and stay with you overnight following your procedure

What patients need to do before a consultation at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit

before any procedure, your health information is required for Pregnancy Advisory Unit staff to discuss with you when you attend for a consultation
specific client information is required to be collected from Women’s Health Clinic in the week prior to the appointment as pathology testing is required ahead of the appointment (some country areas may have the information posted out).
included in the client information is a pathology form with instructions for you to have blood and urine tests at a SA Pathology clinic before you attend at your confirmed appointment
staff of the Pregnancy Advisory Unit will do an ultrasound scan at the time of your consultation.

Noarlunga Hospital

Services provided at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit

Phone: (08) 8384 9233
Address: Alexander Kelly Drive Noarlunga Centre 5168

What patients need to know about services at the Noarlunga Hospital

Referrals are not required to attend for services at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit.
Noarlunga Hospital offers a medical procedure from 6-8 weeks or a surgical procedure from 6-12 weeks.
Appointments are available on Wednesday mornings.
Procedures are completed on the Friday. Medical treatment on Friday mornings and surgical procedures on Friday afternoons. * Please note the two day appointment process.
Phone the Noarlunga Hospital on (08) 8384 9233 for direct contact with bookings officer
Please bring your Medicare card or Health Care card on the day of your procedure
Patients who do not have a Medicare card can obtain a service at the Noarlunga Hospital and the costs that apply will be discussed with you beforehand. Payment is required prior to the appointment/treatment.
You must have a responsible person over 18 to take you home and stay with you overnight following your procedure.

What clients need to do before a consultation at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit

Before any procedure, your health information is important for Pregnancy Advisory Unit staff to be able to discuss with you when you attend for a consultation
Specific client information will be required to be picked up prior to the appointment or posted to you, time dependent
Included in the client information is a pathology form with instructions for you to have blood and urine tests at a SA Pathology clinic before you attend at your confirmed appointment
Staff of the Pregnancy Advisory Unit will do an ultrasound scan at the time of your consultation
At your first appointment the nurse at the Pregnancy Advisory Unit will speak with you about what to expect on the day of your procedure and check that all the forms and tests required before the procedure have been completed.

Lyell McEwin Hospital

Services provided at the Family Advisory Clinic

Phone: (08) 8282 0255
Address: Family Clinic Women’s Health Entrance, Trembath Road Elizabeth Vale SA 5112

What patients need to know about services at the Lyell McEwin Hospital

Referrals are not required to attend for services at the Family Advisory Clinic
Lyell McEwin hospital offers a surgical procedure from 6 to 12 weeks gestation
A same day service is available on Tuesday’s, with the consultation appointment in the morning between 8.30 am to 11.30 am and procedures in the afternoon from 1.00 pm
You can ring for an appointment Monday to Friday during business hours
You will need to confirm your appointment by telephone on the previous Thursday between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm before your scheduled procedure the following Tuesday
Phone the Lyell McEwin hospital on (08) 8182 9000 and ask for the Family Planning Midwife to be paged
Failure to confirm your appointment will result in the appointment being cancelled
Please bring your Medicare card and Health Care card on the day of your procedure
Patients who do not have a Medicare card can obtain a service from the Lyell McEwin hospital and the costs that apply will be discussed with you beforehand
If you are planning to access contraception on the day of your procedure, please discuss this with the nurse at the time of confirming your appointment, so that the options and any costs can be explained to you prior to attending for your procedure
You must have a responsible person over 18 to take you home and stay with you overnight following your procedure

What patients need to do before a consultation at the Family Advisory Clinic

Before any procedure, your health information is required for Family Advisory Clinic staff to discuss with you when you confirm your appointment
Instructions to have blood tests done on the Friday or Saturday prior to the procedure will be discussed with you at the time of confirmation if required.
Staff of the Family Advisory Clinic will do an ultrasound scan at the time of your consultation
On the Thursday that you confirm your appointment, the nurse at the Family Advisory Clinic will speak with you about what to expect on the day of your procedure and complete a Patient Health Questionnaire and Anaesthetic / Surgical Assessment; takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Clare and Burra Hospital

For patients up to 12 weeks (surgical). Medication abortion also available.

Phone: (08) 8841 3777

Medical referral: n/a

Cost: there may be additional costs associated with some services such as ultrasound and pathology screening.

Murray Bridge

Medication abortion only.

Phone: (08) 8539 3232

Must live within 30 minutes from service.

Wallaroo Community Hospital

Kadina Medical Associates

For patients up to 12 weeks (surgical) or up to 9 weeks (medical). Appointment are made through Kadina Medical Associates.

Phone: (08) 8821 3133

Medical referral: n/a

Cost: private fees apply

Interstate services

For interstate services, see Children By Choice.

Geelong Hospital

For patients up to 12 weeks. Surgical abortions only.

Phone: (03) 4215 0777

Medical referral: GP referral required

Cost: Free with valid medicare card

Warrnambool Public Hospital

Phone: (03) 5564 4363