The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is very pleased to have today launched  a brand new resources to assist workers to support the sexual health needs of young people. With STI rates increasing and more and more young people saying they aren’t getting enough information about sex, this resources designed to assist workers to be able to work confidently with young people.

The Blog includes:

• Resources and training guides for running programs with young people
• Media clippings on sexual health and blood borne viruses
• Youth friendly website relating to sexual health
• Ability to share thoughts and challenges via comments and forums

This resource is the result of extensive consultations across the State with those working with young people, about what tools they need to better meet the needs of young people. YACWA is pleased to have the support of the WA Department for Health who has funded this initiative.

Head to the blog NOW: youthsexualhealthblog.com.au

From the Youth Wellbeing Project comes a great resource for young people and parents trying to figure out the impacts of STIs on their lives. Check it out online at: http://www.youthwellbeingproject.com.au/images/documents/STIs-Facts-Prevention-Outcomes.pdf

From the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia (Inc), the MA+ Guide does not seek to educate about sexuality or the potential impact of MS on sexual function – there are already many wonderful resources available on that topic (please see the resource section at the end for details of these).

This guide is in no way intended to be prescriptive, it simply seeks to identify sexuality and positioning products which:

• May be easy to use
  
• May be easy to adapt
  
• Have useful features
  
• Are readily available in Australia (unless otherwise noted)

You can download the guide from the MSWA website at - http://www.mswa.org.au/sexuality-and-ms.html


Find the  “MSWA Booklet – MA+ Guide” listed at the bottom.

ECCQ has recently developed a set of three flip charts that provide information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). The flipcharts have been developed with and for CALD communities and include culturally appropriate imagery and content. The flip charts are a useful resource for any individual or organisation working with CALD communities, individuals or youth, and/or in the area of sexual health and blood-borne viruses.

There is a small fee to cover production and postage, however ordering a set of three attracts a discount. Please see the attached Flip Chart Order Form for more information.

We have also attached our updated Resource Order Form for free health brochures in a variety of community languages. To order any resources, please complete the attached forms and return to ECCQ by email, fax or post (details in forms). If returning the form via email, please save the form to your computer before you fill it in, and remember to save on completion.

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact us on (07) 3844 9166. For more information about our HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexual Health Program, head to our website – www.eccq.com.au/health.