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World AIDS Day – Every Journey Counts

SHINE SA Media Release : 21 November 2019 World AIDS Day is marked on 1 December each year, to raise awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS.

Sep 25

Mythbusting: Emergency Contraception and Unplanned Pregnancy

Emergency Contraception Once called the ‘morning after pill’, emergency contraception is surrounded by myths and misinformation. Ultimately using emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancy. You could use emergency contraception

Sep 2

Sex Education is Essential For All – World Sexual Health Day

SHINE SA Media Release : 02 September 2019 “Sexuality Education for all: a bridge to sexual health” is the focus of this year’s World Sexual Health Day on 4 September 2019. This theme emphasises the

Aug 22

Specialised sexual health training for youth and community service sector

Youth and community service workers are encouraged to enrol in SHINE SA’s specialised sexual health course. In an adaption of the popular FReedom to Explore Sexual Health (FRESH) Course, SHINE SA’s 3-day youth and community

Jul 31

Increased screening for syphilis and HIV in SA – New advice for clinicians

SHINE SA have released a short video resource for health professionals providing advice on the current syphilis outbreak in South Australia. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It presents a serious public health

May 30

Decriminalisation of Sex Work in South Australia

SHINE SA Media Release: 30 May 2019 On 31 May 2019, the Sex Industry Network (SIN) will gather at Parliament House to rally for the decriminalisation of the South Australian sex industry and to recognise

May 23

SHINE SA and Family Planning Alliance Australia condemn Alabama law to ban abortions

SHINE SA Media Release: 23 May 2019 On 17 May 2019, Family Planning Alliance Australia (FPAA) released a statement condemning a new law in Alabama which makes abortion a crime in almost all cases. This

Apr 2

STI’s on the rise in SA

SHINE SA Media Release : 02 April 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

Mar 27

Transgender Visibility Matters in the Workplace

SHINE SA Media Release : 27 March 2019 International Transgender Day of Visibility on 31 March is a day we acknowledge each year to celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the globe, their courage

Feb 13

Why National Condom Day might be more important than Valentine’s Day: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release: 13 February 2019 National Condom Day is 14 February, a day to promote healthy sexual relationships and encourage the use of condoms. Condoms are not only a form of contraception but

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