Improving chlamydia and hepatitis C awareness through a sexual

VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS YOUNG PERSON’S SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECT
Improving chlamydia and hepatitis C awareness through a sexual and
reproductive health education program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students in Victorian secondary schools
Whitton B , Kinsey R , Greet B , Sutton K
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Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
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Introduction:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people aged 15-29 experience a high burden of chlamydia and hepatitis C infection nationally.
Victorian secondary schools are encouraged to engage local Aboriginal, community, sexual health and hepatitis organisations as a resource to
enhance the sexual and reproductive health curriculum delivered to Aboriginal students in years 7-12.
The Wulumperi Aboriginal Sexual Health Unit at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre offers schools with Aboriginal students an opportunity to
participate in a structured program that complements and improves their knowledge about chlamydia and hepatitis C.
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Wulumperi developed a culturally and educationally peer reviewed program designed to enhance key messages that impact on the sexual
and reproductive health of Aboriginal secondary students.
Importantly the program includes, encourages and supports local Aboriginal, community, sexual health and hepatitis organisations to be involved with the education and to continue delivery of the program in the future.
The program focuses on three main themes:
• Chlamydia and Hepatitis C transmission.
• Health promotion and harm reduction messages about safer sex, injecting,
tattooing, and body piercing.
• Accessing information, screening and treatment services provided by local
Aboriginal, community, sexual health and hepatitis organisations.
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Conclusion:
Partnerships between schools and health service providers delivering this program increases knowledge and awareness about chlamydia,
hepatitis C, harm reduction and access to health services for Aboriginal students in Victorian secondary schools. Continued collaboration
with schools and local health service providers will impact on reducing the rates of chlamydia and hepatitis C transmission.
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Artist: Andrew Bamblett
Acknowledgment:
* Resources developed by Victorian Aboriginal Communities in collaboration with VACCHO, CERSH, MSHC, Hepatitis Victoria and Marie Stopes Australia (Snake Condoms)

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