• McGowan Labor Government is delivering on promise to provide free period products for high school students 
• All State Government schools with Year 7-12 students will soon be able to access free period products 
• Improving access to period products will help keep students engaged and in school 

The McGowan Labor Government is providing free period products to public high schools in Western Australia including in Warren-Blackwood. 

From Monday 27th March, 220 public high schools will begin to be provided with free period products for students in years 7 to 12 to access.  

Schools will receive an initial supply of products by the end of Term 1, with the full implementation of products and dispenser installation taking place during Term 2. 

Improving access to period products keeps students engaged in education, improves public health outcomes, and reduces shame and stigma associated with periods.  

Earlier this year, our Government also announced we’ll provide period products at TAFE colleges across the State, to further reduce the impact of periods on education. 

This is part of the McGowan Labor Government’s commitment to advance gender equality in WA and help improve education outcomes for women and girls. 

Comments attributed to Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie: 

“Our students deserve a quality education without having to worry about their period. 

“Having free and accessible period products readily available will help Warren-Blackwood students focus on reaching their full potential. 

“It’s great news that the rollout is now underway”. 

 Media Contact: Teiga Murray, 9848 3171