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Pregnancy problems are leading global killer of ​​females aged 15 to 19

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The Guardian, Tuesday 16 May 2017 14.01 AEST Pregnancy complications are the leading cause of death globally among females aged 15-19, with self-harm in second place, a global study has found. More than 1.2 million female and male adolescents die annually, the World Health roaOrganization (WHO) report said – the majority from preventable causes including mental health issues, poor nutrition...

Healthy Communities: HPV immunisation rates in 2014–15

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2017 Immunisation against the highly contagious human papillomavirus (HPV) can prevent cervical and other cancers, and other HPV-related diseases. The National HPV Vaccination Program has been immunising adolescent girls since 2007 and was extended to boys in 2013. This third Healthy Communities report on HPV immunisation shows the percentage of girls...

Film Screening for White Ribbon Day: The Mask You Live In

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Award winning filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating society’s narrow definition of masculinity. SHine SA and White Ribbon Australia invite you to a screening of The Mask You Live In on the eve of White Ribbon Day. We would love to see lots of you there to support this fundraiser event. When: Tuesday 24th November...

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