BMC Public Health 2018 18:748 Published: 18 June 2018mob Abstract Background Globally the access to HIV testing has greatly increased over the past 30 years. Nonetheless, a high proportion of people living with HIV remains undiagnosed, even in resource rich countries. To increase the proportion of people aware of their HIV serostatus and their access to medical care, several strategies have been...
SHINE SA, June 20, 2018 There are some changes to the days when clinics and counselling services are available at SHINE SA sites. These changes will commence on 1 July 2018 and are as follows: Woodville Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9am – 5pm by appointment Walk in and Wait from 1-4pm Clinics closed Fridays Davoren Park Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 9am – 5pm by appointment Walk in and Wait from 1-4pm Clinics...
SHINE SA, May 2018 SHINE SA’s Pregnancy Choices training for has been updated and is running in July. This 2-day course defines and explains all the options available to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. It is open to nurses, midwives, doctors, counsellors, community health workers, school counsellors, youth workers, Aboriginal Health Workers, and any professional who encounters...
The Conversation, April 26, 2018 12.36pm AEST This week, the website Mamamia published, and then quickly removed, an article about the existence of “post-abortion syndrome” – a disorder apparently experienced by many women who have had an abortion. The article claimed this disorder has been concealed from the public and that the trauma of an induced abortion can be comparable to the experience of...
Centacare, 2018 Centacare Drug and Alcohol Service LGBTIQ Services provide alcohol and other drug counselling and in-home detox for individuals who are LGBTIQ and their identified supports. A free service for ages 10 years and over. The team includes an LGBTIQ Peer Worker, Counsellors, a Lived Experience Worker and a Registered Nurse. CDAS is a safe and inclusive service for the LGBTIQ community...
Relationships Australia South Australia, February 2018 Information for Service Providers The HIV Women’s Health Program of Relationships Australia South Australia has been established to provide a range of services to empower women affected by or at risk of HIV to lead a healthy life that is free of stigma and discrimination. Their service is for all women affected by HIV regardless of their...