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SHQ

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9227 6177

Address: 70 Roe Street 6003 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://shq.org.au

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25.01.2022 Whats the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word sex?! Thats how some young people at one of this weeks sessions created these brainstorms! How fantastic are they?

24.01.2022 Guess who's back?! Safety is our priority at SHQ, so that’s why we're taking all necessary precautions to quarantine Sexual (h)Elf after their long trip from the North Pole. We wonder what they will get up to at SHQ.... Stay tuned!! #elf #elfontheshelf

24.01.2022 Vulvas come in all shapes, colours and sizes! As today is the first day of Womens Health Week, we want to celebrate today's theme of The Wonders Down Under by embracing the variety of vulvas! Weve put together a blog of some vulva galleries where you can see just how different vulvas can be. https://shq.org.au/2020/09/love-your-vulva/

24.01.2022 This year has been particularly tough for a lot of people, which is why asking R U OK? is more important than ever Do you have a feeling that someone you care about isnt behaving as they normally would? Trust your gut instinct - reach out to them and take the time to listen. Check out this video with some tips of what to say after R U OK? or visit www.ruok.org.au for more great resources

24.01.2022 SHQ Review October 2020: We are hiring | Pleasure + Much more! https://shq.org.au/2020/10/shq-review-october-2020/

23.01.2022 This International Safe Abortion Day, Children by Choice Association Inc is coming together with community organisations from across Australia. SHQ is a supporter of this event and we invite you to join the conversation about the future of abortion care. The discussion will be facilitated by Gina Rushton, the panellists range from health consumers and medical doctors to advocates and policymakers. This is a free event but you must register: https://events.humanitix.com/f...uture-of-abortioncare Family Planning NT 1800 My Options Our Bodies Our Choices South Australian Abortion Action Coalition

23.01.2022 Want to take a stand against domestic violence? Join the Midland March That Matters! #16DaysInWA #stoptheviolence #respectstartswithme

23.01.2022 Fantastic news!

22.01.2022 "LARCs are more effective than the pill because you can't forget to take it - once you have a LARC inserted, it's there all the time. It's set and forget." Love your LARC

22.01.2022 Check out some of the amazing feedback we received from our clients in September! Client feedback is so important to us to help us improve our services. Come and visit us to see what we are all about! https://shq.org.au/clinic/

22.01.2022 We recently implemented a security upgrade to our Northbridge building thanks to a grant from Lotterywest! We are extremely grateful for their support in helping us to improve the safety of our valued staff and clients https://shq.org.au/2020/08/shq-security-upgrade/

22.01.2022 Inclusion WA are hosting two Positive Relationships Workshops next month . Their first workshop, Consent and Boundaries will be on the 12th of November! Check it out

22.01.2022 Tonight the iconic Perth Bell Tower will light up red to celebrate the 8th anniversary of International Gynaecological Awareness Day This campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness of gynae health. It is so important to know what is normal for you and to seek help if something doesn't feel right. For more information about the campaign, visit www.kathmazzella.com or www.gain.org.au ... @kath.mazzella @igad2020 @gain.awareness.network

21.01.2022 Have you read erotic stories with your partner/s lately? How are you enjoying sexual pleasure in times of COVID-19? That's the theme of this years World Sexual Health Day! Sexual pleasure is SO important, but it doesn't have to be physical to be fun! Video chat, erotic stories and mutual masturbation can be touch-free ways to enjoy pleasure! Although our restrictions have eased in WA, being aware of our behaviours is important for us to stay safe. Being creative in finding new ways to enjoy pleasure can be fun and exciting! Want to know more about pleasure? Check our our pleasure podcast! https://shq.org.au/2020/08/pleasure-podcast/

21.01.2022 We talking all things pleasure! Thanks for having us Family Planning Victoria

21.01.2022 What a fantastic initiative. Please help spread the word about this wonderful group and the important work they do

21.01.2022 Want to learn more about the human rights issues faced by intersex people? Check out these great resources #intersexawarenessday

20.01.2022 The number of people seen with infectious syphilis in WA is on the rise! There are four main things you can do to stop the spread of syphilis. Do you know what they are? Watch the video below to find out how to protect yourself and partner/s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ7LZAne7yI... #syphilisinthecity

20.01.2022 This week we celebrate ACE WEEK The word ACE is used to encompass anyone who fits within the spectrum of asexuality. An asexual person experiences little to no sexual attraction and/or sexual desire. The week aims to celebrate the progress of the community and increase understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities.... For more information check out www.aceweek.org We see you, we celebrate you and we welcome you

19.01.2022 Today is Intersex Awareness Day, a day to learn about the human rights issues faced by intersex people, and promote genuine inclusion for people with intersex variations Check out www.ihra.org.au for a range of new resources that can assist organisations and individuals in respecting diversity within the intersex population #iad2020 #intersexawarenessday

19.01.2022 We greatly value consumer engagement Want to learn more about how you can contribute as a healthcare consumer? Check out this great workshop

19.01.2022 What's the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the word sex?! That's how some young people at one of this weeks sessions created these brainstorms! How fantastic are they?

19.01.2022 Are you due for a cervical screening test? We have lots of appointments available today and tomorrow! Please phone 9227 6177.Are you due for a cervical screening test? We have lots of appointments available today and tomorrow! Please phone 9227 6177.

17.01.2022 Happy International Lesbian Day! Today is dedicated to celebrating all lesbians! Our colleagues, clients, friends and family members We see you, we celebrate you, and we are with you.

17.01.2022 New Campaign! Syphilis in the City! The number of people seen with infectious syphilis in metro WA has been increasing each year, but over the last six months there has been a more rapid increase in cases. Always use condoms/dams and get regular STI checks to stay safe. Check out our new campaign to raise awareness of Syphilis in the City, including a banner, image and poster to share. Keep up to date with campaign posts by searching #syphilisinthecity https://shq.org.au/2020//new-syphilis-in-the-city-campaign/

17.01.2022 This exciting series takes a look at what it means to be trans and living through a global health crisis. Developed in partnership by ACON and Trans Pride Australia, with funding support by the City of Sydney, the series will be diving into conversation with trans and cis experts across a range of topics

16.01.2022 The LGBTIQ+ community makes up a significant proportion of the Australian population . While LGBTIQ+ Australians often live happy, successful lives, a long history of injustice has resulted in the LGBTIQ+ community facing complex issues that must be addressed. That's why we are happy to show our support for #GiveOUTDay2020 . GiveOUT Day is a national day of giving to LGBTIQ+ projects and community groups. If you would like to support a rainbow cause, visit www.giveout.org.au, choose a project and donate today!

16.01.2022 Fantastic news. Everyone has the right to safely access healthcare - and to work in providing healthcare - without fear of abuse or harassment. Well done Roger Cook #safeaccesszones #itstime

16.01.2022 How's this orgasm myth for your Friday!?

15.01.2022 Hows this orgasm myth for your Friday!?

14.01.2022 An exciting opportunity to work with us! This new position will manage our sexual health and well-being counselling service, as well as the People 1st Programme counselling team, to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes to clients. This person will also develop and conduct education and training programs, sessions for external and internal stakeholders, and provide professional consultancy in the area of counselling. If this sounds like you, please get in touch

14.01.2022 This week leading up to International Safe Abortion Day we are coming together with other community organisations from across Australia. Children by Choice Association Inc Family Planning NT @ihadonetoo 1800 My Options Our Bodies Our Choices South Australian Abortion Action Coalition Sphere @women'shealthtasmania We want to talk about abortion care, access, law, experiences and more! Beginning with the first episode of The SPHERE Sexual & Reproductive Health Podcast! Chief ...Investigator and Director of SPHERE Professor Danielle Mazza speaks about Telemedicine and Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in Australia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6831YxhJgVGzcIDI9Ylt0T #28Sept #AbortionisHealthcare

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13.01.2022 This year has been particularly tough for a lot of people, which is why asking 'R U OK?' is more important than ever Do you have a feeling that someone you care about isn't behaving as they normally would? Trust your gut instinct - reach out to them and take the time to listen. Check out this video with some tips of what to say after 'R U OK?' or visit www.ruok.org.au for more great resources

13.01.2022 ONE WEEK TO GO If you're over 18 and live in Australia, let us know how the COVID-19 restrictions have impacted your sexual health and relationships. All answers are anonymous + YOU COULD WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!!! Take the survey here https://enketo.lshtm.ac.uk/h8uqnCXT... The I-SHARE Survey is part of a series of international studies, which aims to investigate how different isolation measures implemented by governments across the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected family structures, relationships, and access to sexual and reproductive health services. The information you share will help influence future health planning, funding and policy, as well as being an advocacy tool to demonstrate the importance of sexual health as part of overall health and wellbeing. This project has received approval from the Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HRE2020-0272)

13.01.2022 The emergency contraceptive pill can be taken soon after sex to reduce the risk of pregnancy when other contraception has not been used or may have failed. Emergency contraceptive pills are available at pharmacies over the counter without a prescription. If you would like more information about emergency contraception, head over to our information page https://shq.org.au//h/info-sheets/emergency-contraception/

13.01.2022 Today is International Safe Abortion Day Here is your last chance to get tickets for tonight's event! Join Gina Rushton and the panel, including a health consumer with lived experience, a medical doctor, an academic and an advocate/policy maker ... Free tickets available at https://events.humanitix.com/future-of-abortioncare #28Sept #AbortionIsHealthcare

13.01.2022 Great initiative We’re committed to using plain language that is easily understood by everyone #dropthejargon

12.01.2022 It's Mental Health Week and this years theme is strengthening our community . One way we can strengthen ourselves is by talking about how we are feeling . Sometimes seeing a counsellor can help us to see things differently, relieve some of our stressors or concerns and help us to feel heard and understood . We have some fantastic, non-judgemental counsellors at SHQ that provide an inclusive and safe space for all of our clients . If you'd like to know more, or to book an appointment, head over to our website! https://shq.org.au/counselling/

12.01.2022 Our educators are back out in full swing running sessions in the community! Today we delivered our LGBTI+ Diversity training - and clearly it was a blast! This training aims to increase peoples knowledge and their confidence to work inclusively with LGBTI+ clients students, and colleagues. What other training will you do that comes with colourful costumes?! Head over to our website if youd like to know more! https://shq.org.au//ta/lgbti-diversity-workplace-training/

11.01.2022 Are you interested in having a say about the design, delivery, evaluation and improvement of our services and resources? Come and join our Consumer Engagement Group! This group is part of SHQs commitment to seeking the views of those who use our services, or could potentially use our services. ... Everyone is welcome to respectfully share their thoughts. We also use this space to share interesting information you won't have access to through our other social channels! #rundontwalk

11.01.2022 All clinical services, including our drop-in clinic and helpline, are closed today (Wednesday) due to annual staff training All clinical services, including our drop-in clinic and helpline, are closed today (Wednesday) due to annual staff training

11.01.2022 Two weeks until our last SHARE meeting for 2020! Our topic for this SHARE is pleasure! Along with networking, we will be sharing how you can talk about pleasure with young people, why pleasure is important, and include some positive pleasure resources! If you’d like to find out how to talk about pleasure with young people, register at the Eventbrite page. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/share-meeting-pleasure-tick

10.01.2022 Want to find out how to talk about pleasure with young people? Come check out our next SHARE meeting in November. We will be talking all things PLEASURE! We will cover:... -Why we should talk about pleasure -How to talk about pleasure -Positive examples and resources - you guessed it - all about pleasure! It's our last SHARE for the year so get in quick! For more info and to register head over the Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/share-meeting-pleasure-tick

10.01.2022 SHQ supports the 16 days in WA campaign. The annual 16 Days in WA Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. https://www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/

10.01.2022 Fantastic news! Let's get this over the line!

09.01.2022 Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) is a national research project that aims to understand and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual + young people, and to work with services to develop appropriate interventions We’ve really enjoyed being involved in this important project, and it was great to attend the community forum this morning to hear Phase One results that can inform our own practice Bring on Phase Two! More info https://www.rainbowknowledge.org/

07.01.2022 We are seeking a counsellor to join our fantastic counselling team! This person will provide short to medium term, evidence-based counselling services to individuals and couples who are dealing with issues that affect their sexual health, relationships and well-being. Sound like you? Get in touch!

07.01.2022 Happy Wear It Purple Day! We are proud to support diversity every day, but Wear It Purple Day is especially close to our hearts. To all the LGBTI+ young people, we see you and we celebrate you! For more information visit www.wearitpurple.org... Here are some of the wonderful SHQ staff with their purple food creations for a special fundraising afternoon tea.

07.01.2022 An update from the Therapeutic Goods Administration regarding the current contraceptive pill shortages.

07.01.2022 Will you help us take action to Save Youth Work? We’re calling on you to fight the proposed changes to youth work courses in Australia. The Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2020 will limit the number of places for youth work students and increase the cost of courses across Australia. This will directly impact the number of future youth workers and cut-off support to tens of thousands of young people Visit the website to send an email to your elected representative!... https://saveyouthwork.good.do/saveyouthwork/takeaction/ See more

06.01.2022 Are you ready for the Stand Bi Us conference event starting tomorrow? In the lead up to Bi+ Visibility Day, the free Stand Bi Us Multi-Gender Attraction at the Intersections conference runs from the 18th-27th of September. The conference celebrates community, visibility and expression across Australia and New Zealand. There are virtual online events so make sure to check out their website for more details! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stand-bi-us-2020australiane

06.01.2022 We recognise, appreciate and support strong and beautiful women! Sometimes we can find it difficult to show our support to other people, so we have put together a few simple ways you can show someone that you support them! Tag a woman in the comments to tell them you appreciate them!

06.01.2022 Weve recorded a new podcast with our friends at Family Planning Victoria talking about our favourite topic - all things pleasure! Check it out!

05.01.2022 Another day, another myth busted! Are you loving the WAP themed myths/facts? Is there something you'd like to ask? Let us know!

05.01.2022 Today's theme for Women's Health Week is Heartbeat Heroes - and what a great opportunity to think about Respectful Relationships! Thinking about what we want in a relationship and how we can be respectful is a great start. Consent is essential in any relationship and there are so many ways we can ask for consent and check in with our partner/s! Interested in the themes for the rest of the week? Check out the Women's Health Week page! https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/

05.01.2022 Come along to our pleasure workshop at Curtin next week! Hope to see you there

05.01.2022 Todays theme for Womens Health Week is all about looking after your insides A great way to stay healthy is to make sure you are up to date with any screenings such as cervical screening and STI testing. Check out this information on cervical screening and give our clinic a call on 9227 6177 during business hours to book an appointment ... #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthWeek2020 See more

04.01.2022 SHQ Review September 2020: Aboriginal education | Gwen Leavesley Award + Much more! https://shq.org.au/2020/09/shq-review-september-2020/

04.01.2022 We are proud and excited to say we will be out at the free YARN youth event tomorrow evening! It feels great to be able to get back out and be at community events! If you're going - pop by and say hi!

04.01.2022 This Perth update on menopause is aimed at GP's, gynaecologists, endocrinologists and other health professionals who are seeking a comprehensive review of the current issues that face them in the diagnosis and management of menopausal symptoms. To register go to https://menopause.org.au/hp/menopause-essentials-update

04.01.2022 Finding ways to like, love or be OK in your body can be challenging in the world we live in today, especially for children and young people . We are supporting Love Your Body Week (for schools) because we are passionate about celebrating diversity and positively impacting young people by challenging beliefs around weight, health and appearance . Check out www.butterfly.org.au for some great resources! #loveyourbody #bodypositive Butterfly Foundation

03.01.2022 One of our favourite events is back!!!!! Like what we do on socials? You'll LOVE this

03.01.2022 Todays theme for Womens Health Week is Heartbeat Heroes - and what a great opportunity to think about Respectful Relationships! Thinking about what we want in a relationship and how we can be respectful is a great start. Consent is essential in any relationship and there are so many ways we can ask for consent and check in with our partner/s! Interested in the themes for the rest of the week? Check out the Womens Health Week page! https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/

03.01.2022 Check out our fabulous new Jilalga Designs t-shirts! We are wearing them with so much pride Thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful design, we feel very privileged

03.01.2022 Thank you Woodside Energy for helping us to continue to provide vital support services

02.01.2022 It's Wednesday! A great day to address another myth. Remember to always check in with partners to make sure you're both having a good time. Communication and consent are key! . Curious to know more? Check out our fantastic information sheets on our website! https://shq.org.au/resources/health-info/info-sheets/

02.01.2022 At SHQ were committed to working closely with Aboriginal people, helping them to achieve good sexual health and wellbeing outcomes. To support this work, we need to build capacity among our staff. We need people who can help shape SHQs direction when it comes to working in this important space, and who can consult with community about their important needs. We need guidance and input to ensure we are providing culturally safe services across our organisation. We want to hea...r from committed, motivated and passionate people who might be interested in joining us on our journey. Follow the link for more info https://shq.org.au//employme/eoi-aboriginal-opportunities/

02.01.2022 Regardless of geographical location, safe and legal abortion is an essential reproductive health service Accessing an abortion is problematic for women and pregnant people in rural areas. Although telemedicine is globally established as safe and effective for medical abortion in urban settings, there isn't much research exploring access to telemedicine abortion for women and pregnant people in rural locations. Until now! A new study has been released titled I didnt feel... judged. The study aims to explore and better understand access to telemedicine abortion in Australian rural areas. Have a read here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/hc/HC19050 #28Sept #abortionishealthcare

02.01.2022 Its Wednesday! A great day to address another myth. Remember to always check in with partners to make sure youre both having a good time. Communication and consent are key! . Curious to know more? Check out our fantastic information sheets on our website! https://shq.org.au/resources/health-info/info-sheets/

02.01.2022 Today's theme for Women's Health Week is all about looking after your insides A great way to stay healthy is to make sure you are up to date with any screenings such as cervical screening and STI testing. Check out this information on cervical screening and give our clinic a call on 9227 6177 during business hours to book an appointment ... #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealthWeek2020 See more

01.01.2022 Notice something different about us? For the next 16 days, SHQ is going orange in support of the '16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women' campaign. We strongly support this initiative to end violence against women, including family, domestic and sexual violence. We believe we all have a responsibility to prevent violence, call it out when we see it and provide support to those affected. ... Thanks Simone McGurk MLA and Roger Cook for your commitment to stop gender-based violence in our communities for good. #16daysinWA #stoptheviolence #respectstartswithme

01.01.2022 With WAP fresh in our minds - we are busting some common myths about sexual health, vaginas, vulvas and wetness! Is there something youre curious about? Let us know, or you can contact our Sexual Health Helpline! https://shq.org.au/helpline/

01.01.2022 We have a new position available managing our counselling teams! Fantastic opportunity to work with passionate staff! https://www.seek.com.au/job/50581311

01.01.2022 Our new website is all thanks to the brilliant humans at Humaan

01.01.2022 Happy International Pronouns Day! Pronouns are small words that can have a huge impact. By using the right pronouns, you are showing someone that you hear them and respect their identity Watch this great video to learn more about pronouns and why it is so important to avoid assumptions and use gender neutral language. #PronounsDay