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Youth Sexual Health Clinic in Perth!

30 Nov 2021 10:07 AM - By Sexual Health Quarters Let's Talk!

If you’ve ever thought about having a sexual health appointment but feel nervous at the idea, read on… Read More »

My Health in My Hands

26 Mar 2021 14:39 PM - By GTF Admin Inline Content| Documents

My Health in My Hands is new video about how you can have the information you need to make the best decisions about your health and wellbeing. Read More »

WA Sexual Health Week 2021

08 Feb 2021 08:22 AM - By GTF Admin Inline Content

This year WA Sexual Health Week kicks off on Sunday 14 February and runs until Sunday 21 February. Like other years, the theme of WA Sexual Health Week is Safety Pleasure Respect – three of the key elements to having a healthy sexual life. Read More »

Keeping it clean during COVID-19 (in the bedroom!)

14 Apr 2020 09:50 AM - By Sexual Health Quarters Inline Content

Given we’re in unchartered waters, it’s hard to know what is and isn’t safe when it comes to different types of sexual activity during a pandemic. What we DO know however is; Read More »

Not male, not female - then what?

21 Feb 2020 11:25 AM - By Youth Educating Peers Life Stories

A personal discussion around non-binary gender identity from a LGBTIAQ+ young person in Western Australia. Provided by Youth Educating Peers. Read More »

Syphilis in the city

20 Jun 2019 14:45 PM - By Sexual Health Quarters Inline Content

You may have heard about the recent syphilis outbreak in WA, including Perth. Or you may have heard nothing at all. Syphilis is like that – often you don’t even know it’s there (bit scary, right?). Read More »

Getting STI Tested in Regional WA

07 May 2019 10:27 AM - By GTF Admin Inline Content

If you’re a young person living in regional Western Australia you’ve probably experienced the struggles with accessing sexual health services and information. It can seem really daunting getting an STI test in a community where everyone knows who yo… Read More »

STI tests: Your burning questions!

13 Feb 2019 08:52 AM - By GTF Admin

It’s pretty common to think that you’d know if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), just like you’d know if you have the flu, but STIs are a little different. Most people don’t have any symptoms when they have an STI so the only way to k… Read More »

It's Aboriginal & Torres-Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week!

27 Nov 2018 15:58 PM - By Wendi Torres Let's Talk!

This week from the 28th of November to the 5th of December is Aboriginal & Torres-Strait Islander HIV awareness week. This week is about spreading awareness to people about HIV and breaking down the stigma associated with HIV. Read More »

Stay safe at Leavers!

14 Nov 2018 13:37 PM - By GTF Admin

It’s that time of the year again – the sun’s out, school’s over and it’s nearly time for Leavers week adventures. No matter what your plans are for Leavers week there are two things you want to be sure of and that’s having a good time and staying sa… Read More »

My Health Record: What’s all the fuss about?

05 Sep 2018 11:21 AM - By GTF Admin

What’s My Health Record? What does it mean for young people? Who can see your health information? We’ve got the facts for you! Read More »

How Shame? Proper Shame!

09 Jul 2018 16:11 PM - By Wendi Torres

If you are young and Indigenous you will most likely know this word: Shame! This word is universal in the Indigenous world and one of the many times we feel “shame” is when it comes to talking about sex and relationships. Read More »

Have your say!

29 May 2018 09:18 AM - By GTF Admin

Would you like to have your say about issues around social media, alcohol and drugs, employment and how you feel about your community? Are you aged 15 to 19 years? Mission Australia would love to hear from you! Read More »

Tips for Negotiating Condom Use

19 Feb 2018 10:44 AM - By GTF Admin Inline Content

Condoms are the only method of contraception that protects against both unplanned pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But how do you talk to your partner about using a condom? Read More »

The ins and outs of the emergency contraceptive pill

23 May 2017 09:34 AM - By GTF Admin

With such a wide range of effective contraception available, preventing unplanned pregnancy can be pretty straight forward. But occasionally accidents happen. Luckily, there is a backup! What is it? The emergency contraceptive pill. Read More »

Tattoos: Trendy, edgy, artsy… risky?

19 May 2017 11:49 AM - By Hepatitis WA

Most people may not consider getting a tattoo to be a risky behaviour in relation to blood-borne viruses - trendy, edgy or artsy yes, but few consider it to be risky. Read More »

Everything you need to know about Implanon!

05 May 2017 14:50 PM - By Sexual Health Quarters

With so many contraceptive choices available (hooray!), it can be tricky working out which type is the best one for you. Never fear! Help is here! Read More »

Puberty: What's happening to me?!

21 Dec 2016 09:23 AM - By GTF Admin

Congratulations, you are now taller, hairier, smellier, have oiler skin, are more emotional and have the ability to bear children. Read More »

Condoms: The good, the bad, and the fun!

20 Dec 2016 10:08 AM - By GTF Admin

They are reliable, easy to use, and can protect you from unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Yep, I’m talking about condoms. Read More »

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