The ANU Women’s Department and ANUSA Birth Control Subsidy commenced in 2022 for all current ANU Students – undergraduate, postgraduate, coursework, and HDR! This includes students not currently enrolled in courses, provided they have an active enrolment in a program/degree.
The subsidy allows students to receive a 50% reimbursement of the cost of their birth control/contraceptive prescriptions, regardless of which pharmacy they purchase from.
The Subsidy is now processed through the ANUSA Student Assistance Team under financial grants.
To apply for the reimbursement, the following must be provided:
1. Evidence of current enrolment (Click here for instructions);
2. Proof of purchase of birth control (receipt containing tax invoice number).
If you need assistance with filling in the form, please contact the ANUSA Student Assistance Team at sa.assistance@anu.edu.au or call 6125 2444.
FAQs
What can I purchase?
All eligible birth control/contraception prescriptions can be bought under the Subsidy, including
- Oral contraceptive pills,
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs),
- Implants, and
- Injectables.
This document provides a comprehensive summary of the eligible products under each form of contraception, all of which are TGA-approved. It also provide information on the hormones in each option and average prices for both PBS and non-PBS listed for each prescription.
Am I eligible?
All members of ANUSA, being all current ANU students are eligible for the Subsidy. This includes students who are not currently enrolled in courses, provided they have an active enrolment in a program/degree.
What can’t I purchase?
Condoms and menstrual products are not eligible, but are both readily available at the BKSS Mutual Aid Shelf and in the Women’s Department Rose Room in the Crisp Building.
How do I receive reimbursement?
To apply for the reimbursement, the following must be provided:
1. Evidence of current enrolment (Click here for instructions);
2. Proof of purchase of birth control (receipt containing tax invoice number).
If you need assistance with filling in the form, please contact the ANUSA Student Assistance Team at sa.assistance@anu.edu.au or call 6125 2444.
How soon will I receive reimbursement?
Reimbursements will ordinarily be processed within two business days, but may take longer in busy periods.
What qualifies as a receipt?
The receipt must be a tax invoice, not a terminal receipt from an eftpos machine. It must list the ABN of the seller, and the amount of GST paid. Reimbursements will not be processed for receipts that are missing this information.
How soon after purchase do I need to submit receipt?
Receipts should be submitted through the form within two weeks of purchase. In extenuating circumstances, receipts will be accepted outside of the two week period.
How many purchases can I make / how much money can I spend in a semester?
The Subsidy is limited to $250 per student per year, although you may be eligible for other ANUSA grants such as the Medical Grant if you reach this cap.
I cannot afford the upfront cost, is there a way to receive reimbursement ahead of time?
Reimbursement can only be processed after the purchase has been made. If you require support to make the purchase, please apply for a Medical Grant from ANUSA at https://anusa.com.au/welfare/financial/grants/medicalgrant/.
I have further questions.
Please reach out to the ANUSA Women’s Officer at sa.womens@anu.edu.au or the ANUSA Student Assistance Team at sa.assistance@anu.edu.au.
Reimbursement can only be processed after the purchase has been made. If you require support to make the purchase, please apply for a Medical Grant from ANUSA at https://anusa.com.au/welfare/financial/grants/medicalgrant/.
ANU Women's Department 