Free sanitary products now available across all Grampians Health campuses

Grampians Health has enhanced the health and wellbeing of its staff, patients and visitors through the installation of new vending machines offering free pads and tampons across its campuses. 

Delivered through a Victorian State Government initiative, this important project ensures that essential sanitary products are readily available when needed, helping to reduce barriers to access and remove the stress of being caught without sanitary products. 

Rolled out by Grampians Health’s Support Services team, new vending machines are now located in non-gender bathrooms across our Stawell, Horsham, Dimboola, Edenhope and Ballarat campuses. 

Chief Redevelopment and Infrastructure Officer Veronica Furnier said the project represented an important step toward building a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment. 

“We’re proud to support a program that helps create a more comfortable and equitable experience for everyone who visits our facilities,” Ms Furnier said. 

“By offering free pads and tampons in convenient locations, we’re helping to normalise menstrual health, reduce stigma and ensure that no one is placed under unnecessary stress because they don’t have access to essential products.” 

The initiative aligns with Grampians Health’s ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, dignity and wellbeing for all staff, patients, and visitors.