Family Planning Australia
Kath Bennett is an experienced professional in health promotion and education, currently serving as the International Education Officer at Family Planning Australia since January 2023. Prior to this role, Kath held the position of Senior Project Officer for Health Literacy at Western NSW Primary Health Network from September 2020 to January 2023, and previously worked as a Senior Health Promotion Officer at Family Planning NSW for over a decade. With a background that includes teaching and health advocacy, Kath has also served as a Sessional Lecturer and Tutor specializing in Human Sexuality and Health Promotion at the Australian College of Physical Education. Earlier experiences include volunteering as an English Teacher in Uganda and implementing the Asthma Friendly Schools Program at the Asthma Foundation NSW. Kath Bennett holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Exercise from the University of Sydney and a Diploma of Education in PDHPE Secondary from Charles Sturt University.
Family Planning Australia
Family Planning Australia is a leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services. We are experts on reproductive and sexual health and provide clinical services and health information to people throughout NSW. We have five clinics and numerous outreach sites across NSW, providing best practice care for every body in every family. As well as face-to-face healthcare, we offer telehealth services, a Talkline, Pregnancy Help Line and an extensive health promotion service. In Newington, Sydney, we have a licensed day procedures unit. Our diverse business is trusted to deliver accredited education programs for professionals across Australia and undertake rigorous research and evaluation into issues and trends in reproductive and sexual health. Our international development program advances sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Pacific, and we advocate as a non-governmental organisation with United Nations consultative status. Family Planning Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation responsible to a voluntary board of directors and we rely on government funding, donations and self-generated income to provide our services. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Our government funding comes from the Federal and NSW governments, as well as Local Health Districts. Founded in 1926, we are the oldest family planning service in Australia.