Let’s Talk About Sexual Health: Aboriginal Focus

On completion of this course, you will:

• have an increased level of confidence working with Aboriginal communities in the area of sexual health
• have a better understanding of cultural/community sensitivities and how to engage clients in the topic of sexual health
• understand the impacts of colonisation and generational trauma
• be able to identify the sexual health issues faced by Aboriginal people
• have a better understanding of the reasons behind disproportionate overrepresentation experienced by Aboriginal people in various health-related statistics
• be introduced to new sexual health language and skills to improve client/worker relationships
• develop skills to yarn with clients about their sexual health needs
• identify appropriate Aboriginal sexual health resources.

This course is only suitable for people who work directly with Aboriginal people or are undertaking studies with an Aboriginal focus. This could include youth workers, community sector workers, health workers, social workers, educators, or anyone who works directly with Aboriginal people.

At SHINE SA there is zero tolerance for any acts of racism. If casual racism does occur throughout the duration of the course, you will be kindly asked to leave.

• Certificate of Attendance

“Excellent presentation style. Engaging, real, relatable, made a ‘tricky’ topic (sex) comfortable to talk about. I feel more comfortable to have conversations with young people after training. Thank you.” – Participant

“It was amazing to have someone with lived experience present and provide their emotional influence on this amazing course.” – Participant

“I have gained a greater awareness for the needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people in relation to safer sex and healthy relationships.” – Participant