WA Sexual Health Week

Sexual Health Week 2012 Events

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:23:48 +0000

After a fantastic response and overwhelming interest the following organisations have been successful in receiving a 2012 Sexual Health Week Grant. These organisations will be hosting events from February 13 to 19. For more information and details please contact the named organisation directly.

Safer sex packs are still available, free of charge, to anyone who requires them, regardless of whether you are a grant recipient or not. For more information please contact Kristen Knox at the WA AIDS Council on (08)9482 0000 or email kknox@waaids.com

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:09:09 +0000

Will be holding an event in the remote community of Balgo. They aim to raise awareness in safer sexual practices and promote and education the community in regards to being testing for STI’s and BBV’s. A BBQ will be held at the football oval where games and educational activities will be played. For more information …

Albany Youth Support Association

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:08:31 +0000

Will be focussing on engaging with youth homeless and at risk youth in the Denmark community and educating them on sexual health related matters including signs, symptoms, testing and treatments, consent, condom use, healthy relationships and where/how to access safe sex equipment in the community.

For more information contact Julie Yusop on (08) 9842 2082

Broome Youth Support Group

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:07:40 +0000

Girls Night In targeting Aboriginal girls. This night will promote healthy relationships through a film screening in a youth friendly space also showing locally created culturally secure sexual health adverts. Health professionals will be available to offer information and discussion on sexual health topics raised by the participants. For more information contact Roz Wills on …

Derby Community Health

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:06:34 +0000

Are hosting an event called “Awareness”. This will target young men and women and will promote healthy relationships. Health professionals will be available to offer information and discussions on sexual health topics and answer any questions. STI screening will also be available. Participants will all receive a gift pack. For more information contact Marama Haenga …

Australind Senior High School

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:05:40 +0000

Will be holding week long activities held in the high school including; guest speakers, displays and a sexual health focus in health classes with prizes up for grabs.

For more information contact Akita Olsen on (08) 9797 4412

WACHS Great Southern Population Health

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:04:50 +0000

Will be promoting STI screening throughout the first few months of the year with all those participating in screening going into a draw for a prize.

For more information contact Nadene Walker on (08) 9482 7507

Primary Health Western Wheatbelt

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:59:46 +0000

Will be holding a BBQ and game of cricket from 3pm – 6pm on Tuesday 14^th February at Moora swimming pool and distributing safe sex packs in goody bags. Posters around the pool area will also be used to promote the safe sex message. Local GP’s will be invited to attend the event and with the participation of other local health professionals there will be education about where youth can go to get assistance with sexual health related issues.

For more information contact Angela Humphry on (08) 9651 0286

Mawarnkarra Health Service

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:59:07 +0000

Will be hosting a morning tea involving an information session regarding safe sex and contraception. This will include group interactions and handing out resources that will be of benefit to youth in the community

For more information contact Shay Wilson on (08) 9182 0800

Headspace Great Southern

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:58:23 +0000

Will be launching a safe sex awareness campaign for same sex attracted youth in Albany and the Great Southern. They also hope to launch this in conjunction with launching a safe space and support service for same sex attracted youth.

For more information contact Andrew Wenzel on (08) 9842 9871

Save the Children

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Population Health, Hedland

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Are coordinating a women’s and men’s business event at Yandeyarra Community on the 14^th of February with the aim to provide information and facilitate discussions around sexual health and offer screening for STI’s to community members.

For more information contact Lorraine Bartlem/Jodie Bennett on (08) 9174 1365

Kimberley Population Health Unit

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:53:56 +0000

A radio competition through local radio stations across the Kimberley region targeting Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndam. The completion will run during Sexual Health Week with a different question each day. Callers go in the draw for a prize. Promotional interviews with health professionals and young people will be used to promote key …

Population Health Goldfields

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:53:13 +0000

Developing a sexual health Facebook page aimed at ages 14-25. This page will provide young people living in the Goldfields with access to correct sexual health information, with the objectives of improving health seeking behaviour. To celebrate Sexual Health Week and promote the page they will be running a Sexual Health Quiz on the Facebook …

Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:52:29 +0000

Youth event for the town of Kojonup to be held at Noongar Centre with a range of activities, a BBQ or afternoon tea.

For more information contact Cathy Watson on (08) 9892 7222

Beverley Health Service

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:51:44 +0000

Holding a sausage sizzle on Friday 17^th at the local youth group with free BBQ and information sessions on how and where to access information/condoms/screening. In addition they will display sexual health promotions material for the duration of the week advertising free sexual health checks.

For more information contact Michelle Bauer on (08) 9646 3200

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:51:00 +0000

Will be promoting STI education and testing for young people by holding a raffle prize for people having STI screening.

For more information contact Nancy Kennedy on (08) 9192 1338

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:49:58 +0000

Will be holding a basketball Shoot-Out/Sexual Health quiz in collaboration with Goldfields Population Health (WACHS) whereby each contestant shoots a basketball, if they get the shot in, they have to answer three questions on Sexual Health. If they get these correct, their name goes into the draw for a prize to be presented by a …

2011 Sexual Health Week Events

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:54:01 +0000

Below are the grant recipient organisations which ran events during WA Sexual Health Week 2011. Details of upcoming events will be available in early 2012.

YOUTH PEER EDUCATORS DO SEXUAL HEALTH OUTREACH AT HAMPTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL and THEIR FIRST ONLINE YOUTH FORUM! (2011 Event)

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:09:24 +0000

YEP (Youth Educating Peers) Crew is group of young volunteers who are passionate about sexual health and aim to address the issue of STIs and BBVs (Blood-Borne Viruses) in the community by actively engaging with young people and encouraging them to make safer and informed choices. They do peer education through a range of activities, from designing resources, running campaigns and competitions, doing outreach at events and schools, and engaging young people online through Facebook and other websites like www.Reachout.com and www.tuneinnotout.com. To learn more about YEP Crew visit www.yacwa.org.au, or link up with them on Facebook by searching ‘YEP Crew’.

For WA Sexual Health Awareness Week, the YEP Crew are partnering with Hampton Senior High School to do outreach with the students during lunchtime on Valentines Day (14th). This will be the first time the YEP Crew have done their outreach activities at a school, so everyone is very excited!!

YEP Crew are also partnering with ReachOut to co-facilitate an online youth forum around sexual health issues. Tune into www.forums.reachout.com on Thursday 17th Feb 2011, 5-7pm, and get involved!

Any young people aged 16-25 that would like to be a peer educator? Email Rebecca at yep@yacwa.org.au to find out more info.

Ladies Night In – Tuesday February 15th (2011 Event)

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:26:00 +0000

The WA AIDS Council (WAAC) is hosting a Ladies Only evening in Perth on Tuesday February 15th. The event will include guest speakers who will share their expertise in female sexual health. Topics covered will include the female body, contraception options, STI’s, relationship advice & tips to try in the bedroom.

Please note this is an 18+ event & RSVP essential.

For further information or to RSVP please contact: Katie Cocivera – PracStudent@waaids.com or 9482 0000

Department of Health’s STI and BBV Quarterly Forum – Wednesday 16th February (2011 Event)

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:48:52 +0000

The quarterly forum is open to all health professionals.

Theme: Sexual Health
Location: Grace Vaughan House, Shenton Park
Date: Wednesday 16th, 9:00am – 11:30am

Please see the website for further information and forum agenda:

http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/1041/2/sti_and_bbv_quarterly_forum.pm

Women’s Health Resource Centre Geraldton – February 14th – 20th (2011 Event)

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:54:00 +0000

Women’s Health Resource Centre Geraldton will team with Midwest Men’s Health to provide a mobile sexual health information display using an information trailer.

In addition, a sexual health display will be in Marine Terrace on Valentine’s Day from 3-6pm. Visits to local high schools will be conducted during the week to provide information and activities relating to sexual health, condom usage and raising awareness of sexual health services which are available in the community.

For further information please contact: Daphne White at coord_whrc@bigpond.com or 9964 2742

Broome Community Health Service – Date TBA (2011 Event)

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:52:46 +0000

Broome Community Health Service will be holding a BBQ and inviting local community members aged 15-45. Sexual health information will be provided along with the opportunity for sexual health screening.

For further information please contact: Juliana Custodio at juliana.custodio@health.wa.gov.au or 9194 2340

Sexual Health Week Events February 14th to 20th 2011 (2011 Event)

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:11:47 +0000

The following organisations are running events through out WA Sexual Health Week.