SHINE SA, 14/11/2019 SHINE SA’s 2018–19 Annual Report is now out. Over the course of the year, we provided clinical services to more than 34,000 clients and counselling services to over 900 clients. Over 1,000 doctors, nurses and midwives attended our courses and updates. Over 2,500 teachers attended our courses and updates. Thank you to our staff, clients and partner organisations who...
The Conversation, October 23, 2019 9.25pm AEDT Stigma and discrimination are common experiences that people who identify as LGBT or sexual minority face when accessing health services. One report found that one in seven LGBT people in the UK avoided seeking healthcare for fear of discrimination from staff. As many as one in four also experienced negative remarks against LGBT people from...
SAMESH, May 2019 June is the month for SAMESH’s next free cooking class hosted by resident chef G.K. Bring your culinary talents up to speed, and get some healthy lifestyle tips too! Next class: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10 AM – 2 PM at 57 Hyde street, Adelaide, South Australia. Free of charge. Register for the next class by filling out the contact form. or going to the Facebook event...
SAMESH, April 5th 2019 SAMESH is cooking up a storm with the regular GK’s Cooking Class again! This is an opportunity to come along and watch a professional prepare a nutritious meal on a budget (and to sample it!). GK will also show you some of the techniques, and answer your questions – at this FREE event! * Please note: This event is now open to for both people living with HIV, and also...
Sexual Health – Keen Phillip, Jamil Muhammad, Callander Denton, Conway Damian P., McNulty Anna, Davies Stephen C., Couldwell Deborah C., Smith Don E., Holt Martin, Vaccher Stefanie J., Gray James, Cunningham Philip, Prestage Garrett, Guy Rebecca, (2019) Published online: 4 April 2019 Abstract: Background: Rapid HIV testing was introduced at 12 clinics in New South Wales (NSW) for routine...
SHINE SA, April 2, 2019 Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are on the rise in South Australia, with around 1 in 20 young people infected with chlamydia¹. Left untreated chlamydia can lead to infection of the reproductive systems and long term consequences. Having one STI also increases the risk of being infected with another. As such it’s important that young people in SA are encouraged...