Free Pads and Tampons Now Available at South Melbourne Market
Two new vending machines have now been installed at the Market to offer completely free pads and tampons to anyone who needs them - because these products are not a luxury, but a necessity.
The machines can be found in:
- The Food Hall ladies bathroom
- The Aisle D ladies bathroom (next to Simply Spanish)
Easy to use and clearly signposted, the machines allow visitors to collect what they need in just two simple steps:
- Select your product
- Collect it from the dispenser
The products available include both regular and super pads and tampons, and the machines are regularly restocked by the DFFH’s contracted supplier, Affinity Outdoor.
This initiative is part of a wider state rollout, with more than 1,500 machines being installed across Victoria at up to 700 locations. The goal: ensure that all Victorians - especially those who need it most - can access period products with dignity, wherever they are.
Pads and tampons aren’t a luxury. They are essential to health and wellbeing. Victorians should be able to access them whenever and wherever they need to.
To learn more or find a machine near you, visit freepadsandtampons.vic.gov.au
