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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

10 Important Considerations When Selecting an IUD for Younger Patients

5 Nov 2021

Sexual health expert addresses common misconceptions among health professionals This content has been independently produced by Australian Doctor Group at the request of and with funding from Bayer Australia. This article originally appeared in Australian

Student Support for SHINE SA’s South Australian Relationships and Sexual Health Program

13 Oct 2021

Recent research demonstrates student support for SHINE SA’s comprehensive relationships and sexual health curriculum. The study draws on surveys completed by 29,533 South Australian secondary students aged 12-16 years conducted over a 12-year period between

SHINE SA Welcomes Australia-Wide Ban on Harassment Outside Abortion Clinics

12 Aug 2021

SHINE SA Media Release : 12 August 2021 SHINE SA welcomes the latest legislation in Western Australia that protects the safety and privacy of people seeking reproductive healthcare. WA is the final state in Australia

A Guide to Safer Sex for Young People and All People

10 Aug 2021

One of the best (and scariest) things about being young is having new experiences, like your first date or your first kiss. In honour of International Youth Day we’ve put together a guide to safer

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