Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Aboriginal young people's perspectives and experiences of accessing sexual health services and sex education in Australia: A qualitative study
Reference
Graham, S., Martin, K., Gardner, K., Beadman, M., Doyle, M., Bolt, R., Murphy, D., Newman, C.E., Bell, S., Treloar, C., Browne, A.J., Aggleton, P., Beetson, K., Brooks, M., Botfield, J.R., Davis, B., Wilms, J., Leece, B., Stanbury, L., Bryant, J., 2023, Aboriginal young people's perspectives and experiences of accessing sexual health services and sex education in Australia: A qualitative study, Global Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2023.2196561 18:1Yarning about Girls Business
Yarning about Girls Business is a youth friendly resource developed specifically for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls focusing on periods and menstruation.
Yarning about Sexuality
Course description
This course builds the capacity of Aboriginal Health Workers to provide reproductive and sexual health information to clients and community members. Topics covered include values and attitudes, reproductive and sexual health rights, men’s and women’s business, contraception, STIs and strategies for working with the community. It comprises a 2 day workshop and participants may also undertake a workplace based assessment to complete a nationally recognised unit of competency.
Aboriginal Reproductive Health: A Collaborative Approach to Understanding and Improvement
Research status
Completed
Overview of Study
This study, led by the University of Newcastle, was undertaken to investigate the reproductive health service gaps and needs of the Walgett community, to contribute an evidence base for improved reproductive health outcomes.
The study was conducted in collaboration with Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited, Walgett Dharriwaa Elders Group, and the wider Walgett community.
Optimising cervical cancer prevention amongst Aboriginal women in rural and remote New South Wales: A pilot study
Research status
Completed
Overview of Study
Family Planning NSW, with Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, is implementing a pilot study which aims to address the relatively high cervical cancer incidence and mortality amongst Aboriginal women, through utilising a combined screening approach with same-day treatment (if indicated and requested). A ‘same-day’ approach may benefit women who may otherwise be lost to follow up.
An evaluation is being undertaken by the University of Newcastle to explore the acceptability of this approach for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women and the relevant health workforce.
Reconciliation Action Plan
This page details the Family Planning NSW vision for reconciliation, a link to our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, article and pictures detailing the launch of our RAP, and a video detailing the organisation's history of our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Walgett Cervical Screening Project
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, in partnership with Family Planning NSW, is rolling out a cervical screening project to women in the Walgett Shire. This page contains information about the study, a video about why cervical screening is important, eligibility criteria, reasons for participating, and clinic dates.
Strong Family Project (evaluation)
Research status
Completed
Overview of Study
Aboriginal youth in Australia often experience high rates of family violence and poorer reproductive and sexual health than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. To address some of the disparities, the Strong Family Program was developed to deliver reproductive and sexual health education to Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. An evaluation was conducted to measure reproductive and sexual health knowledge and attitude changes upon program completion.
Partners
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
