Working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities
At SHine SA we aim to:
- strengthen partnerships and networks with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples, communities and organisations
- provide culturally appropriate and accessible sexual health services
- provide accredited education and training for ATSI workers in sexual health
- provide professional support for ATSI workers
- involve and support ATSI workers in education, prevention and promotion programs that build the capacity of the indigenous community
- involve the ATSI community in the development, implementation and evaluation of SHine SA's one-to-one service provision
- develop culturally appropriate information and resources
Working with ATSI young people
We work with young people in Aboriginal communities throughout the state in addressing relationships and sexual health issues. We provide workshops, information sessions and run tailored programs relevant to each particular community.
We also work on a range of activities around the state, including:
- Vibe Alive
- Aboriginal Youth Days
- Health Expos
- In schools
- Kumangka Aboriginal Youth Service
For more information or to discuss SHine SA involvement with your community contact Frances on 8300 5326 or frances.rigney@health.sa.gov.au.
Information and resources
SHine SA produces a range of resources including leaflets, booklets, fact sheets, manuals and posters. To view and order these resources see the SHine SA resources section. Aboriginal resources include:
- Which wheels do you want: poster on teenage pregnancy
- STIs can get ugly-So keep it pretty down there: fold-out cards on safe sex and having STI checks (for females)
- STIs can get ugly-So keep it palya down there: fold-out cards on safe sex and having STI checks (for males)
A range of books and DVDs on sexual health and relationships for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people is available from the SHine SA Library.