Get information on the support services available at the Pregnancy Advisory Centre, that provides services for unplanned pregnancy to residents of South Australia.
Unplanned pregnancy services
A list of services for clients with an unplanned pregnancy, by area, in South Australia.
Please note, costs may apply. Contact the individual service for more information.
Pregnancy Advisory Centre
The Pregnancy Advisory Centre (PAC) is a service of SA Health's Central Adelaide Local Health Network and was established in 1992 for residents only, living in South Australia.
Clinic hours: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Telephone: (08) 7117 8999, phone open 9.00 am 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Website: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/PregnancyAdvisoryCentre
Address: 707 Port Road, Woodville Park South Australia
Email: HealthPAC@sa.gov.au
It is necessary to make an appointment prior to attending the Pregnancy Advisory Centre by contacting (08) 7117 8999.
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: not required
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 (medication). Appointment are made through Kadina Medical Associates.
Phone: (08) 8821 3133
Medical referral: not required
Cost: private fees apply
Interstate services
For interstate services, see Children By Choice.