The Age, 10 March 2018
Detailed new statistics on sexually transmitted infections among Indigenous children in the Northern Territory reveal the number of cases is declining and there is little evidence to link STI rates to child abuse.
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South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, 2017 This website is a one-stop shop for resources about STIs and BBVs. Rates of STIs and BBVs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have been way too high for way too long – especially affecting young people in regional and remote communities. It’s time to turn this around. This means making regular sexual health checks a...
SHINE SA, 25.5.2017 PURRUNA MIYURNA: Healthy People Presented by SHINE SA’s Yarning On program, Purruna Miyurna is a 2-day health summit for ATSI students in years 9–12 in high schools and education programs within southern Adelaide. This interactive and hands-on summit will cover: • Respectful relationships • Domestic violence • Sexual health • Self-worth and cultural identity The objective of...
SHINE SA, April 2017 Actors wanted!! Our Yarning On program is currently working on a project to develop a film resource for young Aboriginal people in South Australia around sexual health and relationships. We are looking for young Aboriginal people who may be interested in doing some acting and being involved in this film. • No experience needed • Theatre coaching included • Great work...
SHine SA, February 8, 2017
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SHine SA, January 2017 This dynamic course aims to update workers to include relationships and sexual health education and support in their work. On completion of the FRESH Course you will have: > an increased level of confidence working with clients in the area of sexual health > a better understanding of how values and beliefs may influence your practice in this area of work > a new...