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Self-testing kits for HIV now available in Australia

27 Aug 2020

According to Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) it’s estimated that 28,180 people were living with HIV and 2,690 people were unaware they were HIV positive at the end of 2018. To support detection rates

International Sex Workers Day

28 May 2020

SHINE SA Media Release: 29 May 2020 International Sex Workers Day on June 2 provides an opportunity for us to support the rights of sex workers in South Australia and advocate for the decriminalisation

Changes to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Distribution

5 May 2020

SHINE SA will now temporarily provide a full 28-day supply of Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) medication in place of the usual five-day starter pack. This measure has been put in place with the assistance of SA

Contraception During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advice for Health Professionals

15 Apr 2020

SHINE SA have released a new Fact Sheet for health professionals: Contraception During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Contraception is an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the provision of emergency contraception, access to long

Position Statement: LARC Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic

7 Apr 2020

SHINE SA along with Family Planning Victoria, Family Planning NT, Family Planning Tasmania, Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT, Sexual Health Quarters, and True Relationships & Reproductive Health have co-signed a Position Statement on LARC access during the COVID-19

Contraception is essential in preventing rise in unintended pregnancy during COVID-19

2 Apr 2020

SHINE SA Media Release: 2 April 2020 Sexual and reproductive health must remain at the forefront of our minds during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is possible that throughout this crisis we may see a

International Transgender Day of Visibility

31 Mar 2020

The 31st of March is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Each year we acknowledge this day and celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the globe, their courage and accomplishments. A ‘transgender’ person is one

Update on COVID-19 for People Living With HIV

19 Mar 2020

SAMESH, SHINE SA, and Thorne Harbour Health are encouraging people living with HIV (PLHIV) to take additional precautions in the face of the changing landscape around 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to ensure the ongoing health

Let’s Celebrate Safer Sex this National Condom Day

11 Feb 2020

SHINE SA Media Release : 11 February 2020 Forget Valentine’s Day, there’s a new romantic day occupying February 14: National Condom Day! With only 36% of young South Australians always using a condom during

New Video Resources for Clinicians: Syphilis Symptoms, Serology and Treatment

7 Feb 2020

SHINE SA have released two new short videos that provide advice for clinicians on syphilis symptoms and treatment. This resource expands on our syphilis overview for clinicians. Syphilis presents a serious public health issue as

Free Online Recordings For Health Professionals: Andrology and Sexual Health

22 Jan 2020

SHINE SA have made select online recordings available from our Andrology and Sexual Health Update Day event in 2019. These recordings will be beneficial to health professionals looking to brush up on their knowledge

World AIDS Day – Every Journey Counts

21 Nov 2019

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.

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