Queensland’s sexual health champions
since 1972.
True (formerly Family Planning Queensland) is a state-wide, profit-for-purpose organisation and a leading provider of specialist sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Since being founded in 1972, True has been offering sexual health services through our clinics in metro, regional and rural areas, education across the state both in person and online, and through our sexual violence counselling services. True is here to support you.
In 2023 we supported 10,514 people in Queensland through our clinical services, and thousands more through education and community services both in person and online.
Sexual Health Clinics
Our clinicians are here to support your sexual health, in our safe and inclusive clinical spaces, located across Queensland.
Sexual Violence Counselling
Our counselling services are free, confidential, and available to people who are aged 12 years and above located within Cairns service areas.
Sexuality Education
Our education programs are delivered by experienced educators and available for schools, community, and professionals.
News & Events
News: True attends Rural, Regional and Remote Women's State ...
News: True Receives Funding for Two New Endometriosis and Pe...
News: Sexual Violence Awareness Month campaign
News: Collaborative Professional Development Day
Event: 50 years of transforming reproductive health showcas...
Event: PALM Workers Wellness Day
Event: ASHM Conference
News: AUSLARC Scholarships are now open – Apply today!
News: Professional Development Opportunity: Evidence-based w...
Event: Bright Futures Symposium
News: Syphilis declared a Communicable Disease Incident of N...
News: Welcoming our new CEO
Strategic Plan 2026 - 2028
Vision
Queenslanders have equitable access to timely, culturally safe sexual and reproductive healthcare, and thrive with comprehensive sexuality and respectful relationships knowledge.
Purpose
True is a profit-for-purpose organisation improving sexual and reproductive health and advancing safe, respectful relationships for all Queenslanders, through the delivery of clinical, education, and counselling services, and health promotion and advocacy to reduce inequities and improve outcomes. We achieve social change and lasting impact through culturally responsive, evidence-based practice, integrated service delivery and strong community partnerships.
Values
Respect
We uphold respect, safety, and consent in all that we do. Everything we do is grounded in respect for people’s dignity, rights and choices.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in service delivery. As leaders and experts in sexual and reproductive health, we take responsibility for delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based care and education; we take pride in our professionalism.
Courage
We speak up and stand up for what matters, even when it is challenging. We have a proud history of standing for our principles and values, even when it is politically or socially difficult.
Partnership
We achieve Impact through collaboration. Collaboration ensures our services are relevant, trusted, and impactful.
Focus Areas
Sustainable Impact
To achieve lasting change, True must grow and diversify revenue while protecting financial guardrails. Pricing reform, commercialisation of education resources, and new funding partnerships will all contribute.
Service Excellence
Excellence in service delivery underpins True’s reputation and impact. We will strengthen specialist women’s health clinics, expand accredited training for health professionals, and embed evidence-based practice in counselling.
Safe & Respectful Relationships
Creating safer communities is at the heart of our purpose. We will scale our services and run campaigns to support communities across Queensland to experience safe, healthy, and respectful relationships, without sexual harm and violence.
Access & Equity
True exists to remove barriers that prevent people from accessing quality sexual and reproductive health. We will strive to ensure all Queenslanders can access safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive sexual and reproductive health services.
Our Enablers
People & Culture
True is an employer of choice in sexual and reproductive health, attracting, developing and retaining a skilled and values-driven workforce.
Digital & Technology
True has the systems, data, and technology to scale access, improve efficiency, and measure impact transparently, while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and data governance.
Position Statements
Organisational
True delivers safe, inclusive, and evidence-informed sexual and reproductive health services, prioritising safety, upholding ethical standards, and adapting to changing needs. We ensure care, provide culturally and age-appropriate education programs, and believe everyone has the right to access health services and information to make informed choices.
Policy & positioning
We promote sexual, reproductive, and relationship health through education, inclusivity, and evidence-based care. We advocate for safe, equitable relationships and reducing health inequities, particularly for vulnerable groups. Our approach is guided by research, diversity, and commitment to providing non-judgmental, confidential support throughout life.
Clinical
True believes everyone has the right to high quality contraceptive and fertility care. We advocate for access to safe, affordable contraception, reliable information, and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. Our approach respects individual choice and ensures compliance with medical guidelines and laws.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Committed to providing comprehensive sexuality and relationship education, helping young people build healthy, safe and pleasurable relationships. Our programs are mapped to the national curriculum and support skill development for students with a respectful and inclusive approach.
Equality & diversity
True advocates for inclusive healthcare and education, focusing on age-appropriate content that addresses the needs of diverse communities, including LGBTIQ+, First Nations, and individuals with disabilities. Our programs empower individuals through education on consent, respect, pleasure and healthy relationships, fostering better health outcomes for all.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia (SRHa)
As a proud member of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia, we offer comprehensive sexual health services and educational programs Queensland-wide.
Not in Queensland? Click here to find your state family planning organisation or visit our resources page for online information and resources.
Our People
True’s staff and Board of Directors work closely together achieve our overarching mission to provide all Queenslanders with safe, accessible sexual healthcare and relationship education.
Christine Ip
BE(Chem)(Hons), MBus (Acc), GAICD
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Christine is a senior commercial and financial manager with over 25 years of experience in strategy, complex problem-solving, and value creation across industries in both the private and public sectors.
Special responsibilities:
Board Chair,
Member – Audit & Finance Committee
Formally elected: 21/11/19
Clare Maher
FRACGP, Dip O&G, MPH
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Clare is a General Practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a clinician and educator. She currently works at the Inala Indigenous Health Service and at a specialist outreach Diabetes service.
Special responsibilities:
Chairperson – Clinical Governance Committee
Formally elected: 20/11/18
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Tamra Bridges
RN B.Nursing, M. Mental Health (Psychotherapy), GAICD, EMBA
Tamra is a clinically trained and registered nurse and psychotherapist. She has held strategic and operational executive roles in health, aged care, mental health and culturally safe service models and service design.
Special responsibilities:
Member – Clinical Governance Committee
Formally elected: 24/11/22
Jacqueline (Jacqui) Murdoch
Master of Public Health, FRACGP, FAFPHM
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Jacqui is a Public Health Physician and GP, and is the Director of Cairns Public Health Unit. She has previously worked as the Medical Director for our sister organisation Family Planning NT.
Special responsibilities:
Member – Clinical Governance Committee
Formally elected: 23/11/23
Timothy Smith
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of Laws (General Legal Practice), Masters of Laws (Taxation), GAICD
Tim brings over 18 years of experience as a chartered accountant, having honed his skills at a Big 4 firm and rapidly growing companies and multinationals in Australia and overseas. Tim's expertise extends beyond the numbers, encompassing operational and commercial acumen.
Special responsibilities:
Chair – Audit & Finance Committee
Formally elected: 21/11/24
Melinda Wilson
Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Laws, Certified Project Portfolio Executive (AIPM), GAICD
Melinda is a leader with 20+ years’ experience in project portfolio management, IT, governance, and law. She currently oversees project investment portfolio delivery for a South East Queensland utility, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. With broad governance expertise, Melinda is a people-focused leader committed to organisational sustainability and positive community outcomes.
Special responsibilities:
Member – People & Culture Committee
Formally elected: 23/11/23
Senior Leadership Team
Donna Bonney
Chief Executive Officer
Donna brings 30 years of invaluable experience across hospitals, health services, and healthcare education and training. With a strong track record in senior executive roles across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Donna has demonstrated exceptional leadership across people and culture, learning and development, and hospital and health services and is committed to creating positive social impact, and advocacy for equity, inclusion and equality.
Lisa Harrison
Director of Nursing and Health Services
Lisa Harrison is a highly skilled and experienced Reproductive and Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner with over 28 years' experience working as a clinician in Queensland.
Lisa is excited to lead True's clinical and counselling services to continue to provide quality patient-centred care to all people in Queensland.
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Stuart Dempster
General Manager - Corporate Services
Stuart comes to True with a wealth of experience, having led financial operations, capital projects, IT transformations, and software projects in both non-government organisations and the private sector. His previous roles include serving as the Executive Director- Business Enterprise at Uniting Church Australia, and CFO at AEIOU, Edge Learning and Open Minds. An alumnus of the University of Manchester with a BA Hons Degree in Economics, Stuart is also a Chartered Accountant (ICANZ).
Quality Standards
Registered 7 April 1972
Family Planning Queensland t/a True Relationships & Reproductive Health ACN 009 860 164 ABN 61 009 860 164
ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a Quality Management System (QMS) and is based on several quality management principles, including:
- Customer Focus
- Leadership Commitment
- Engagement of People
- Process Approach
- Continuous Improvement
The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers can expect from health service organisations.
The Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) is a system for assessing and promoting improvement in the quality of human services.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is the responsibility of all Australians.
At True, our vision for reconciliation is an Australian society which upholds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s perspective and their important place in Australian history. We are committed to a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have equal access to sexual healthcare and support.
In the journey to reconciliation, we actively support the delivery of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also commit to continuous development of culturally appropriate policies and practices which reflect the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We explicitly recognise the importance of partnerships with communities and community-controlled organisations to achieve this vision.
Annual reports
True's Annual reports and financial statements.
Careers
Are you ready to make your next career move? Join Queensland’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation – view our current vacancies.
