Sexual Health
"Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled." Source: WHO Draft working definition, October 2002
CAN (Country Awareness Network) has grown to become Victoria's peak rural body for the provision of education, resources, support and advocacy for people living with or affected by BBVs &/or sexually transmitted infections. CAN's Community Resource Centre is located in Bendigo and offers a friendly & safe environment to access CAN's services including an extensive range of resources for students, teachers, allied professionals & the general community. The Centre is staffed by friendly, trained volunteers and services include: free internet access; free information, resources & publications; resource library & referral information to other health & support services. And of course, you're always welcomed to just drop in for a cuppa! Open Monday - Friday 9am til 5pm except public holidays
CAN Victoria - Country Awareness Network Victoria
34 Myers Street
(P.O. Box 1149)
Bendigo VIC 3552
Tel: 03 5443 8355
Fax: 03 5443 8198
Web: www.can.org.au
B-EPIC is a youth driven group that aims to raise awareness in the community about sexual and gender diversity. We value friendship, acceptance, security and open mindedness. We welcome all young people aged 16 - 25 who are concerned about the negative effects of homophobia and transphobia, irrespective of whether they are gay, straight, bi or not sure. We meet once a week for work and fun stuff like developing merchandise, planning talks to schools and going to events. We like pizza! Offering Peer support, Activities, Events, Weekly Meetings. If you would like a chance to meet up with other like-minded people, have some fun and do things to make a positive change in your community, please contact us. Phone:03 5443 8355 Email: can@can.org.au or drop in 9 - 5 weekdays to 34 Myers Street Bendigo
Images from IDAHO - Sunday 16th May, 2010
Stop Homophobia Today is an online resource and features a video from Bendigo Police Officer Snr Constable Kerry Davies.
Sen Const. Kerry Davies - Bendigo GLLO from Scott Davis on Vimeo.
Play the Game! Love Bugs Battle
Protect yourself from the advancing Love Bugs by shooting condoms at them from the Condom Ship!
Useful Links
- Bendigo Community Health
- Department of Health, Victoria
- Family Planning Victoria
- Health Insight
- HIV + HEP + STI Education and Resource Centre
- Like it is
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
- Reach Out - Taking care of your sexual health
- Reach Out - Thinking about having sex
- World Health Organisation
- Heathcote Health
- Sexual Health
- Scarleteen
Bendigo Community Health offers sexual health and family planning for amles and females aged 12 to 26. Appointments (preferred) or drop in is available with a Female GP and Nurse working on Thursday's from 1pm to 5pm at 171 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone 5448 1600.
YPPP (Young Pregnant and Parenting Program) offers specific health information, assistance and Education about pregnancy, birthing, parenting and life issues for women aged 21 or younger. Contact 5430 0500 for more information about this free service.
The Young Mum’s Group is for young mum’s who are 21 years of age and under who are either pregnant and/or parenting their first baby.
Young Mums Group aims to:
- provide current information
- run fun social activities
Group sessions include:
- breastfeeding
- budgeting
- healthy relationships
- introduction of solids
- baby massage
- swimming
- pampering sessions
Mum2B Group
Mum2B provides opportunities for young pregnant women to meet other young pregnant women.
Group sessions include:
- antenatal education
- hospital tours
- water aerobics
- other social activities
** Free transport and a healthy lunch provided each week.
Heathcote Health: Emergency Contraception, Free Condoms, Free STI Testing. For more information head to http://www.heathcotehealth.org or phone; 54310900
Sexual Health Sexual health covers a wide range of subjects and issues. We interviewed 41 young people about their experiences of sexual health. Find out more by heading to the website; http://www.youthhealthtalk.org/Sexual_Health_of_Young_People/
Somazone is a safe space for young people to ask questions, share stories and get help for mental health issues, sexual health, relationships, abuse, body image, and drug use.
Somazone aims to empower young people to address their physical, emotional and social health needs in a way that is relevant and non-judgemental, by providing free and anonymous access to reliable health information.
Somazone is made by young people for young people, and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation.
