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[QLD] Free Period Products for Students via "Share the Dignity" in-School Vending Machines

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[QLD] Free Period Products for Students via "Share the Dignity" in-School Vending Machines
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Taegukgi on 07/06/2022 - 11:36 sharethedignity.org.au (2671 clicks)
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Excellent initiative from the QLD Government in association with Share the Dignity.

Access to free period products can make a real difference to children, especially students whose families are doing it tough, have unstable accommodation or are fleeing domestic and family violence.

The Dignity Vending Machine is a world-first innovation that dispenses a free period pack, with six tampons and two pads, at the push of a button. Share the Dignity purchase and supply the specially made #PeriodPacks in the Dignity Vending Machines. Each Dignity Vending Machine is programmed with a delivery delay of 3 minutes to ensure no period packs are wasted.

The first round of applications has now closed. If your school is not successful in the first round, you may re-apply in a second EOI round later in 2022. Applications will be assessed and evaluated using criteria based on each school’s level of need. Your school will be notified of the outcome of your application. If successful, Share the Dignity will email the contract to your nominated contact person.

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Comments

  • Niko123456 on 07/06/2022 - 11:50
    -8

    Just kicking off the thread with a comment about how these are for girls but they're afraid to say the word girls because that wouldn't be woke.

    • muwu on 07/06/2022 - 11:51
      +18

      So what you're saying is this deal should be reported for being TARGETED?

      • Savas on 07/06/2022 - 11:58
        +17

        No… anyone can obtain this deal.. it would be unlawful to discriminate on the basis of sex.

        • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:24

          If you identify as a girl?

    • Justice Edelman on 07/06/2022 - 11:51
      +16

      What of those identifying as another gender possessing female anatomy? Said policy will, too, capture these children.

    • J6 on 07/06/2022 - 11:52
      +41

      Who cares though? Free period products for those in need. It's a win for everyone.

      • Niko123456 on 07/06/2022 - 11:53
        -4

        I dunno, Katherine Deves probably

      • gakko on 07/06/2022 - 12:57
        -3

        Yeah I mean wokeness is silly in most cases but man snowflakes get so absolutely offended by it.

        • KiKH on 07/06/2022 - 19:29
          +3

          Do notice it's people who hate wokeness that gets preemptively get triggered by it because the world doesn't work the they want to… There might be a word for people like that, idk

          • gakko on 07/06/2022 - 19:50
            -1

            @KiKH: (profanity)?
            aw filtered :p

          • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 09:47
            -1

            @KiKH:

            Do notice it's people who hate wokeness that gets preemptively get triggered by it because the world doesn't work the they want to…

            Interesting. There's a whole body of biology that says precisely how the world works with regards to gender. But woke retards think they know better because of 'feelings' lol… Not triggered, just embarrassed by the ignorance…

            • KiKH on 08/06/2022 - 10:58

              @1st-Amendment: I'm not disputing the biology. But it's scientifically proven sex affirming treatments lead to noticeably happier subjects across the board.
              Why are your personal feelings so affected by some strangers getting medically proven treatments?

              • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 11:05
                -2

                @KiKH:

                But it's scientifically proven…

                Show us this 'scientific proof'.

                sex affirming treatments lead to noticeably happier subjects across the board.

                Suicide rates among people with gender dysphoria both with or without treatment say otherwise. But if you have scientific proof that says otherwise I'm happy to listen. Post here so we can review it.

                • KiKH on 08/06/2022 - 11:13
                  +9

                  @1st-Amendment: • ⁠80% of individuals reported significant improvement in dysphoria

                  Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19473181/

                  • ⁠78% of individuals reported significant improvement in psychological symptoms

                  Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19473181/

                  • ⁠72% of individuals reported significant improvement in sexual function

                  Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19473181/

                  • ⁠Positive results across the board, even in 15-year followups

                  Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19473181/

                  • ⁠"Wellbeing was similar to or better than same-age young adults from the general population."

                  Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25201798/

                  • ⁠Quality of life rises dramatically with 'gender-affirming treatment

                  Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6223813/

                  • ⁠Long-term follow-ups:

                  https://www.jsm.jsexmed.org/article/S1743-6095(15)32422-X/fulltext

                  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-014-0453-5

                  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-009-9551-1

                  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-014-0300-8

                  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9031580/

                  • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 12:39
                    +4

                    @KiKH: Weird how he stopped replying to you, almost as if he's embarrassed that you schooled him so hard his big boy pants turned into uniform shorts.

                    • KiKH on 08/06/2022 - 12:43
                      +5

                      @TheRealCJ: I think the main difference between 1st-Amendment and I comes down to this.
                      How much are you willing to sacrifice for other people?
                      And I think supporting and affirming people who associate with another sex is a pretty low bar to make a stranger's life better.

                      • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 12:48
                        +1

                        @KiKH: He explicitly said to me that giving out free menstrual products to literal children is socialist and therefore bad. I assume he's not willing to sacrifice anything for anyone.

                        • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 17:05

                          @TheRealCJ:

                          He explicitly said to me that giving out free menstrual products to literal children is socialist and therefore bad

                          That is not what the word explicit means. But thanks for yet another demonstration of your intellectual skills…

                      • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 17:11
                        -1

                        @KiKH:

                        I think the main difference between 1st-Amendment and I comes down to this. How much are you willing to sacrifice for other people?

                        Well let's test your hypothesis. How much do you sacrifice so we can compare?

                        And I think supporting and affirming people who associate with another sex is a pretty low bar to make a stranger's life better.

                        Supporting with throwaway slogans? Your own money? Or other people's money? This is an important distinction that you need to clarify.
                        And let's test his further, do you also support people who associate as another species? Another age? Another race? Where do you draw the line at spending other people's money on such things?

                    • Ulysses31 on 08/06/2022 - 19:26

                      @TheRealCJ: 2hr time limit to respond…?? c’mon man/woman.

                      • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 19:30

                        @Ulysses31: Well, every comment before that was replied to in under 20 minutes, so yeah. And he was replying to other comments here at the same time.

                        • Ulysses31 on 08/06/2022 - 19:31
                          -1

                          @TheRealCJ: Noticing that as I move through the comments. You’re right. Came back to delete my incorrect comment - too late.

                          • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 17:03

                            @Ulysses31:

                            Noticing that as I move through the comments

                            First point: I don't live on OZB 24hrs a day. I do have gaps in my day where I can respond, but that is not a rule where if don't respond within a given time it means I've "run away". This absurd conclusion only demonstrates the peanut logic being used here.
                            Second point: OZB doesn't always notify you of replies, so they often get missed. The only reason I knew this was here was because of another notification.
                            Third point: I have replied to the OP who was kind enough to post actual links rather than just opinion, and you will see from that response that his links are not relevant to the point.

                          • TheRealCJ on 09/06/2022 - 18:05
                            +1

                            @Ulysses31: He's just upset about his generation's slow downward slide into irrelevance.

                            He probably gets ignored by his kids on Facebook so he comes to ozbargan to whinge instead.

                            • 1st-Amendment on 10/06/2022 - 09:34

                              @TheRealCJ:

                              He's just upset

                              I see you avoided the discussion, it's almost as if 'you're embarrassed that you got schooled so hard that your big boy pants turned into uniform shorts. 🤣🤣🤣

                    • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 16:47

                      @TheRealCJ:

                      Weird how he stopped replying to you, almost as if…

                      I don't live on OZB 24hrs a day…

                    • Barry off EastEnders on 26/06/2022 - 22:08

                      @TheRealCJ: Why would you cite a pubmed study that contradicts your assertions?

                      Conclusions: Very low quality evidence suggests that sex reassignment that includes hormonal interventions in individuals with GID likely improves gender dysphoria, psychological functioning and comorbidities, sexual function and overall quality of life.

                  • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 16:58

                    @KiKH:

                    ⁠80% of individuals reported significant improvement in dysphoria https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19473181/

                    "Hormonal therapy and sex reassignment"

                    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25201798/

                    "outcome after puberty suppression and gender reassignment "

                    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6223813/

                    "The majority of the studies were cross-sectional, lacked controls and displayed moderate risk of bias. Findings from the systematic review suggested that transgender people display poor QoL, independent of the domain investigated. "
                    "Better quality studies that include clearly defined transgender populations, divided by stage of gender affirming treatment and with appropriate matched control groups are needed to draw firmer conclusions."

                    So two of your posted links aren't relevant, the third actually says the studies aren't reliable.

                    Got anything else?

                    "the clinical evidence is inconclusive"
                    https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-d…

              • bargaino on 08/06/2022 - 18:20
                +1

                @KiKH: Do mean "gender affirming", i.e. sex change?
                Because "sex affirming" is the opposite of that. It means providing counselling to help people accept their biological reality, but not feel constrained by that. To dress or behave however they like, without being in denial or fighting against their biological nature. This does not always succeed, but in the majority of cases produces better outcomes. This is not contradicting the benefits of surgery when counselling fails.

    • dust on 07/06/2022 - 11:52
      +5

      It's for people with wombs.

      • Niko123456 on 07/06/2022 - 11:53
        -3

        OK settle down JK Rowling

      • Juddwah on 07/06/2022 - 12:08
        +2

        Or wounds.

    • MaxPowerz on 07/06/2022 - 11:56
      +6

      Thanks for your helpful comment, sir.

      • Ghos7 on 07/06/2022 - 16:10
        +2

        *assumes gender lol

      • Ulysses31 on 09/06/2022 - 20:34

        If Elton (or any other Sir) got their bits changed 1 to 0… do they keep the same title?

    • Ponka on 07/06/2022 - 12:06
      -5

      Damn, guess the hermaphrodites are getting left out here.

      • MikeWhitneysHair on 07/06/2022 - 13:12
        +1

        A quick Google reveals that people born intersex can in fact have periods if they're born with a function uterus so no not really left out

    • TheRealCJ on 07/06/2022 - 12:20
      +14

      Something tells me you don't actually care about free feminine hygiene products.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:31
        +15

        He is just highlighting the fact that they didn't mention girls in their description. Anywhere else in the world except western countries would proudly display the fact they are helping girls. Here governments are scared of the blowback from woke people about the exclusion of trans people they deliberately skipped "girls" from the message.

        • MikeWhitneysHair on 07/06/2022 - 13:15
          +10

          Yes the governments who told their entire populous they need to stay locked down in their homes are suddenly "scared" of blowback. lmao!

          Just accept that inclusive policy is here to stay and is going to get more accepted. What the government has achieved here is supporting a product that has a tangible outcomes for people with problems, I think the people most upset by this word choice aren't the end user demographic

          • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 09:50
            -1

            @MikeWhitneysHair:

            Just accept that inclusive policy is here to stay and is going to get more accepted.

            Inclusive lol… How is the end of women inclusive to actual women?

        • jrowls on 07/06/2022 - 13:57
          +19

          Who actually gives a crap? It’s very obvious who this is for - whoever needs them.

          Why does it need to be unnecessarily gendered just so that you don’t feel like you have to make a comment about it? Literally what does putting “girls” in this achieve other than stopping dipsticks like you getting upset?

          If you are a cis girl it’s obvious this is for you. If you’re not a cis girl and you do have periods it’s obvious this is for you, and it has the added benefit of not insulting you unnecessarily.

          For all their talk about the woke left being triggered etc, y’all sure do love being upset by inclusive language for no reason lmao

        • TheRealCJ on 07/06/2022 - 14:03

          So what you're saying is that "woke" people are more powerful and relevant than conservatives, because apparently the government aren't afraid of the blowback from idiots who get bent out of shape when you say people instead of girls.

          Damn, guess the anti-wokes better get into their disaster shelters, because their world is imploding

          • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 09:54
            -1

            @TheRealCJ:

            the anti-wokes

            Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

            Now tell me how 'anti-woke' is any different from 'heretic'?

            • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 12:45
              +1

              @1st-Amendment: You're right, those who fail from history are doomed to repeat it.

              Did you know some of the first definitive studies and investigations about Transgender people and LGBT in general were performed by a German institution known as the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft?

              Did you know the institute was raided by the Nazis and all their research publicly destroyed, in the name of preserving the "traditional values" that Hitler et al were desperate to propagate in the German people during their rise prior to WWII?

              Did you know most of the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft's some 20 THOUSANDS papers were never fully recovered, setting LGBT research back by a century?

              So anyway, go ahead and repeat history if you really want.

    • McFly on 07/06/2022 - 12:42
      +10

      …3.4 million packets of pads and tampons and over 721,999 essential-filled handbags to Australian women, girls and those who menstruate.

      https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/about

    • doobey1231 on 07/06/2022 - 12:58
      +8

      Really focusing on the important stuff here aren't we.

      • TheRealCJ on 07/06/2022 - 14:21
        +4

        Leave him alone, hes just deeply afraid that just 1260 people (as per 2016 census) in the whole of the Australian population are going to be slightly happy

    • MaxPowerz on 07/06/2022 - 13:59
      +3

      @Niko

      I wasn't entirely sure what "woke" means

      After comparing your "comment" trying to demean the woke culture to other comments here giving a plus to this post, I actually decided that I'd like woke culture.

      Thanks for waking me up, Niko!

      • TheRealCJ on 07/06/2022 - 14:25
        +2

        From what I understand, "woke" to a certain type of person is shorthand for "cares about the needs and emotions of another person"

        • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 10:09
          -2

          From what I understand, "woke" to a certain type of person is shorthand for "cares about the needs and emotions of another person"

          And that's where you are going wrong. Woke is shorthand for intersectionality, an ideology where your victim status gives you privilege. So it doesn't "care about the needs and emotions of another person", it ranks your victim status and then only cares about you if you have enough victim points. It is attempting to solve perceived discrimination with actual discrimination, which is pretty dumb if you spend longer than 5 minutes think about it.

          • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 12:51
            -1

            @1st-Amendment: Nah, I'm pretty sure you just don't care about anyone or anything except your pocketbook. You've made that very clear.

            Actually, I take that back. You care about your pocketbook and making other people as miserable as you are.

            • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 13:16

              @TheRealCJ:

              Nah, I'm pretty sure you just don't care about anyone or anything…

              Interesting. Rather that discuss the topic at hand you thought that flying off the handle at some completely unrelated thing would sound good?

              So back on topic, which part of 'woke' being a part of the intersectionality ideology do you disagree with?
              Do you agree that identifying as a victim class should give you special privilege over others? ie the very definition of inequality?

              • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 13:43
                -1

                @1st-Amendment: Yeah you're a troll and not worth my time.

                • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 13:48

                  @TheRealCJ:

                  not worth my time.

                  Yet here you are, a walking contradiction. At least that part is consistent…

                  • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 13:54

                    @1st-Amendment: Funny how you decided to try to debate me on the meaning of "woke" but ignored the other comment I made about Nazis literally destroying LGBT institutes. Seems like you just want to muddy the waters and create a narrative where you can pretend to always have the high ground.

                    Seems to me like you're demanding everyone give you well researched counter arguments, then ignore them outright. I.e troll.

                    • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 14:07

                      @TheRealCJ:

                      Funny how you decided to…

                      Oh you're still here? I thought I wasn't worth wasting time on, yet here you are again?

                      ignored the other comment I made about Nazis

                      I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about… but the fact you brought up Nazis in a conversation in 2022 is very funny.

                      Seems like you just want to muddy the waters

                      Indeed. Imagine if there were Nazis!

                      Seems to me like you're demanding everyone give you well researched counter arguments, then ignore them outright

                      I have addressed every point you have made to me, you are yet to answer a single point I made. But I'm sure the irony of your post is lost on you…

                      So back on topic, which part of 'woke' being a part of the intersectionality ideology do you disagree with?
                      Do you agree that identifying as a victim class should give you special privilege over others?

                      • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 14:23

                        @1st-Amendment:

                        So back on topic, which part of 'woke' being a part of the intersectionality ideology do you disagree with?

                        The part where people like you don't give a shit about intersectionality, and are just using "woke" as a derogatory term for anyone who doesn't share your bleak, pathetic every-man-for-himself worldview.

                        The rest of your post was complete gibberish, so we're done here. Go seethe and cope somewhere else.

                        • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 14:34
                          -2

                          @TheRealCJ:

                          The part where people like you don't give a shit about intersectionality,

                          And why would I? Intersectionality promotes discrimination based on immutable characteristics, why would anyone support that?

                          Racism: discriminates on race
                          Intersectionality: discriminates on race

                          Sexism: discriminates on sex
                          Intersectionality: discriminates on sex

                          Sexualism: discriminates on sexuality
                          Intersectionality: discriminates on sexuality

                          How is this discrimination suddenly ok because it has a different name?

                          and are just using "woke" as a derogatory term for anyone

                          No, 'woke' is a term the followers of the intersectional ideology use to describe themselves. And if you chose to discriminate on such things I will happily call you out on it.

                          • TheRealCJ on 08/06/2022 - 19:35
                            +1

                            @1st-Amendment: No, it isn't. You're creating a weird meaning out of nothing based on your own biases.

                            Woke is AAVE for someone who is progressive. It was appropriated by people like you to mean someone who opposes your cruel, selfish conservative values.

                            Jog on, go enjoy your life for the few years you have left before you are put in a retirement home

                          • jrowls on 09/06/2022 - 17:52

                            @1st-Amendment: if you think intersectionality is an ideology you are woefully unprepared to talk about social science or anything related lmao

                            intersectionality is simply one of many analytical frameworks or models that people who actually know about these things (i.e. social scientists / social workers / theorists etc) can use to interrogate social/economic/political issues. it can't be an ideology because it's simply a framework for considering things - it's not a decision making or belief system. it doesn't have any conclusions, only assumptions under which it operates (like every single other philosophical framework - there are underlying assumptions to all of them, which may be debated separately).

                            i suggest that the main reason that people such as yourself are anti-intersectionality (and other qualitative analytical frameworks that interrogate socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage such as feminism, CRT etc) is not because it's discriminatory or any other reason, but because it is fundamentally misaligned with the principles of unfettered liberalism and associated philosophies/economic structures i.e. neoliberalism, libertarianism et al (not the US-version of 'social liberalism'): only one set of assumptions can be true.

                            a) every person has free will and freedom to make what they want of their life; nothing in life is predetermined

                            OR

                            b) societal factors (i.e., sociopolitical structures, not car accidents) outside an individual's control have some degree of influence on an individual's determine the course of their life

                            both cannot be true. liberals and their ilk know this, that's why they refute them at all costs. if one agrees with assumption b) it follows that these things must be considered, policy written up, social programs developed etc. if one agrees with assumption a) all of that can be ignored and the individual can be blamed in any and every circumstance for a lack of work ethic (or any other fundamentally ridiculous reason).

      • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 10:11
        -1

        I wasn't entirely sure what "woke" means

        Woke means your life has more or less value than others due to purely your gender/skin colour/sexuality etc. Is this the sort of discrimination that you support?

    • bennybaubles on 07/06/2022 - 14:12
      +1

      This is a great deal as I identify as being gender fluid.

      • Ghos7 on 07/06/2022 - 16:13
        +2

        these products can help contain gender fluid

  • boundedseven on 07/06/2022 - 11:52
    +19

    This is bloody awesome!

  • chakel on 07/06/2022 - 11:59
    +21

    I actually love the idea of this program and wish it would have been around 20+ years ago. Excellent initiative.

  • PleasureMe on 07/06/2022 - 12:07
    +3

    I know a few (profanity) who would love this deal

    • Pelicannn on 07/06/2022 - 12:31
      +1

      They're probably running their air-conditioning 24/7 365 days a year mate…

      • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:34
        -7

        What do you think, Are people in such poverty in Australia that they can't spend 10$ a month on sanitary pads? How can anyone justify their spending? Think rationally.

        • Pelicannn on 07/06/2022 - 12:44
          +5

          There are technically millions of people living in poverty in Australia. That isn't helped with low education rates among that group and families trapped in endless cycles of debt. Also you think everyone on the Dole spends their welfare cheque on the essentials you're mistaken.

          • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:47
            -4

            @Pelicannn: So you want to promote and encourage that cycle of poverty. Do you know what happened in LA with homelessness with such policies? If people aren't spending responsibly with hard-earned or free money (which I don't have any problem with), then don't make them lazier and irresponsible.

            • Pelicannn on 07/06/2022 - 12:49
              +3

              @[Deactivated]: How am I promoting and encouraging that exactly?

              • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:50
                -1

                @Pelicannn: Not you. Governments

                • KILLER5196 on 08/06/2022 - 09:23

                  @[Deactivated]: Imagine being so privileged that you believe poor people exist by choice, wild.

                  • [Deactivated] on 08/06/2022 - 09:25
                    -1

                    @KILLER5196: In Australia, where you have welfare and unemployment below 4 percent. Ofcourse if you are poor in Australia, that's your mistake. I am not a privileged person.

                  • 1st-Amendment on 08/06/2022 - 10:14

                    @KILLER5196:

                    Imagine being so privileged that you believe poor people exist by choice, wild.

                    If you've ever worked in a school were many kids choose not to be educated for free worked in a pub with a gaming room you might change your mind…

          • Koffee on 07/06/2022 - 13:11
            +7

            @Pelicannn: Some families don't have a spare $10.

            Some families have parents who spend all the money so the teen girls aren't able to afford them. Then the girl stays away from school, their education is hampered and they are less able to break out of the poverty cycle of their family.

            I note this particular initiative targets teenagers, who
            a) are mostly dependent on their parents/guardians; and
            b) few would be able to hold down jobs that would support them outside the home (not a 16 year old wage maccas job, I mean professional streamer/online content or something that can actually pay) while they are at school, and/or may be in areas where those jobs don't exist.

            • Pelicannn on 07/06/2022 - 13:26
              +1

              @Koffee: Don’t have to preach to me mate, I’m all for this initiative. It appears Mr Onion doesn’t know people can be poor.

              • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 16:45

                @Pelicannn:

                I’m all for this initiative.

                As long as someone else is paying right? So noble of you…

                • Pelicannn on 09/06/2022 - 16:51

                  @1st-Amendment: Great assumption buddy. I also support no GST on these products, and as far as I’m concerned should be heavily subsidised to everyone (along with condoms, pregnancy tests, etc).

                  • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2022 - 17:12
                    -1

                    @Pelicannn:

                    as far as I’m concerned should be heavily subsidised

                    So that's a big yes then. You support spending OTHER people money on things YOU like. So brave, so courageous…

                    • Pelicannn on 09/06/2022 - 17:19

                      @1st-Amendment: Cool story mate. Not sure what that’s got to do with ‘brave and courageous’ but I guess you just like being antagonistic.

          • TheRealCJ on 07/06/2022 - 14:07
            +2

            @Pelicannn: Also they're ignoring the fact these are in schools

            Kids generally don't have a tonne of money, and for those too embarrassed to ask their parents for help getting tampons or pads, these are invaluable.

            Also, how many primary and high school kids can just waltz out of school to nip down to the shops?

            • boldwombat on 07/06/2022 - 15:48
              +3

              @TheRealCJ: 100%. The country is lucky, but not all of the people are. I've seen this first hand through working in a school in a low income area. Some kids don't have food, some don't have sanitary products, some don't have clean clothes. There are many reasons for this. Some of those kids live in supported accommodation (basically foster care) and aren't getting the support they need from government workers. Some kids have neglectful parents. Some kids are homeless. Many have no control over their living or financial situation (especially since periods can start as young as seven/eight years old). Initiatives like this are meant to help those kids stay in school and hopefully have a better life.

    • sub102 on 07/06/2022 - 12:38
      -4

      Yeah should never be free. Never seen men so entitled and asking for free razors or anything of that sort

      • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:38

        lol

      • Ghos7 on 07/06/2022 - 16:15

        Free? Someone is paying for them but I guess the people paying don't get a choice in the matter.

      • King Tightarse on 08/06/2022 - 15:52

        If blood ran freely out of their todgers once a month, mean would 100% be asking for freebies too

        • sub102 on 08/06/2022 - 17:06

          Just because something happens, why would anybody be asking for freebies? Most men have to shave at least once a week but has any man even thought of getting their needs fulfilled for free? no

          • King Tightarse on 08/06/2022 - 17:44

            @sub102: False equivalence my friend. If a man doesn't shave, he simply has a beard.
            If a teenage girl (target market) doesn't deal with her period she has an unworkable mess.
            Also beards don't tend to jump out and mess your clothing without warning.

            • sub102 on 08/06/2022 - 19:29

              @King Tightarse: Alright but still why ask for freebies, just buy what's needed to fulfill their extra needs

    • freefall101 on 07/06/2022 - 12:46
      +16

      I agree, we should stop putting toilet paper in schools too. Those kids can just shit themselves if they're not spending their allowances on toilet paper, it's better for everyone.

      (profanity) hell, can life just be made better without you right wing ding dongs having to make a big deal about it? Complain about the world is woke yet bitch about tampons and pads being given to kids.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/06/2022 - 12:50
        -2

        No mate, I am not right-wing. I am a brown guy with common sense. Just wondering why people can't spend 10$ a month on sanitary pads in a country like Australia where you get paid for sitting idle at home?

        • freefall101 on 07/06/2022 - 12:58
          +3

          Why can't they spend $2 a month on toilet paper to take to school? You never answered that.

          And regardless of what you call it, common sense isn't at play here, that's for sure. It's nothing to do with cost, it's about accessibility.

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