• About us

Our Story

The SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence is an NHMRC-funded network of multidisciplinary researchers, healthcare providers and paradigm-shifters. We seek to improve awareness, availability and access to sexual and reproductive health services for all Australian women. We work at the forefront of women’s sexual and reproductive health, where our research and evidence-based consensus statements inform policies, practices and public discourse.

Our focus

By integrating the delivery of contraception, abortion and preconception planning into primary care, SPHERE is advocating for better access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services to improve the lives of women across Australia.

Our vision

SPHERE is focused on a future where all Australian women have equitable access to the information, options and services they need to achieve optimal sexual and reproductive health.


Our impact

Women across Australia continue to experience disparities in access to sexual health and reproductive healthcare services. The SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence seeks to improve awareness, availability and access to sexual and reproductive health services for all Australian women.

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Increasing awareness among patients and practitioners

Our research program informs policy and primary care practice.

Implementing innovative models of care

Through workforce support, co-design, research and peer-network training opportunities.

Improving access to and equity of services

Giving all Australian women the choice to make decisions that match their reproductive goals.

Achievement reports

Review the major activities, project outcomes and strategic planning that supports our research program.

Our people 

We partner with a national and international network of experts who are at the forefront of research in women’s sexual and reproductive health.