Sexual and reproductive health
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Everyone, regardless of their gender, cultural background or ability should have enjoyable, safe and healthy sexual experiences and relationships. They should also be able to decide if and when they want to have children. This is important because it respects each person’s right to make choices about their own body and health and ensures everyone can enjoy their sexuality in a way that feels right for them, without being judged or treated unfairly.
Consent and Respectful Relationships
A respectful relationship is one of shared respect, trust, good communication and honesty. Consent is an important part of healthy relationships where there is mutual agreement around what is acceptable when thinking about physical contact such as kissing, hugging, touching or sex.
Just because someone consents to something once, does not mean they will always consent. You do not need to give a reason or justification to withdraw consent. It can be done at any time, by either partner.
Enthusiastic consent means that you and another person are participating in sexual acts because you are excited about it, not because you feel pressured into it. If it’s not an enthusiastic yes, then it’s a NO. You always have a right to say no and change your mind regardless of the person you’re with.
Here are a few webpages from trusted organisations that can help you understand more about consent:
Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
To keep you and your sexual partners healthy, it is important to regularly get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is easier to treat an STI if it is caught early. Using condoms, dental dams and other prevention methods can help lower your chances of getting an STI, promoting overall wellbeing and healthier communities.
Below are local services you can access to get more information about sexual and reproductive health and healthy relationships. Your local GP will also be able to provide you with information on how to stay safe and refer you to appropriate services.
GenWest
GenWest work with communities in Melbourne’s west to deliver programs that are responsive to emerging health and wellbeing priorities, including sexual and reproductive health and healthy relationships.
Call: 1800 436 937
Email: info@genwest.org.au
Visit: 317-319 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH)
CEH work with communities and health professionals to promote the health and wellbeing of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, asylum seekers and international students. This includes prevention of STIs through programs that aim to educate communities on minimisation strategies, screening, testing, treatment and care.
To get in touch, complete the enquiry form on the CEH website or reach out via email at enquiries@ceh.org.au.
Visit: 23 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
The Victorian Sexual Health Network
The Victorian Sexual Health Network ‘Stay STI Free’ website provides information on STIs, including identifying how urgent your symptoms are and what tests you might need. There is also a directory of local partner health services you can access for checkups or treatments, including two in the City of Melton.
King’s Park Medical Centre, Hillside
Call: 9217 9400
Visit: 40 Gourlay Road, Hillside VIC 3037
Website: https://kingsparkmedical.com.au/
Modern Medical Caroline Springs
Call: 8358 0100
Visit: Suite C3A, 1042 Western Highway, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Website: https://qualitashealth.com.au/our-practices/modern-medical-caroline-springs/