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SHINE SA Introduces a Free Webinar Series for Parents and Carers on Relationships and Sexual Health Education

1 Mar 2023

SHINE SA is excited to announce a series of relationships and sexual health webinars tailored to South Australian parents and carers. SHINE SA recognises the importance of family and carers as a valuable source of

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

24 Nov 2022

The 25th of November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The theme for 2022 is UNiTE! Activism to end

South Australian Students’ Views on Relationships and Sexual Health Education

20 Oct 2022

[These lessons are useful] so we are aware of what might happen, what we can do if something does happen and to give us information about everything so we are ready for the future. –

Mpox Virus Vaccine

11 Aug 2022

Updated: 18 June 2024 Mpox vaccine appointments are available in SA. Mpox vaccine appointments are available in SA for: People who have been exposed to mpox (are a close contact). Vaccination is also available

Better in Bed: SHINE SA Launches the 2022 Sexual Health Week Theme!

4 Aug 2022

Sexual Health Week (12-18 September) is the perfect excuse to talk about sexual health and relationship wellbeing. SHINE SA’s theme ‘Better in Bed’ focuses on the principles of safety, pleasure, and respect and being better

Where Does Abortion Stand in South Australia?

29 Jun 2022

As of 7 July 2022, barriers to accessing abortion in South Australia will be reduced. This comes after years of advocacy for a new law that decriminalises abortion care. It is estimated that in Australia

Why SHINE SA Supports International Sex Workers Day and the Decriminalisation of Sex Work

2 Jun 2022

This International Sex Workers Day on 2 June we take the opportunity to reflect on the importance of decriminalisation of sex work[1] in South Australia. Sex work is criminalised in South Australia which means that

Gender and Sexual Diversity 101

17 May 2022

What is gender diversity? Gender diversity is an umbrella term that is used to describe gender identities that demonstrate a diversity of expression beyond the binary ‘male’ or ‘female’, ‘man’ or ‘woman’. From birth, most

SHINE SA Launches Free Guide to Periods and Menstrual Cycle for Young People

11 May 2022

SHINE SA is excited to launch: A Quick Guide to the Menstrual Cycle & Periods. This free resource for young people aims to demystify periods and provide helpful information on periods. The guide comes after

Supporting Your Trans or Gender Diverse Loved One: Ten Tips

20 Apr 2022

If someone you love has told you that they’re transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender diverse (TGD) you might be feeling a range of things about this. However, chances are if you started reading this resource, you

Syphilis Is Still Out There: What Clinicians Need to Know

25 Nov 2021

An ongoing infectious syphilis outbreak has spread across Australia’s states and territories leading to an endemic level in some areas. The outbreak was first reported among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural and

International Transgender Day of Remembrance

17 Nov 2021

Each year we conclude Transgender Awareness Week with a day of great significance, Transgender Day of Remembrance. A day to honour those in the transgender and gender diverse community who have lost their lives due

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