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Education
Creating new and innovative education campaigns and prevention initiatives aimed at behaviour change and decreasing at-risk activities remains a key focus for the department. Guided by the 5th National HIV/AIDS Strategy and related HIV and STI State plans the WA AIDS Council has combined a health promotion and community development approach to engage those people most at risk of acquiring HIV and raising community awareness. Harm reduction, peer education and self-empowerment are the foundation of the work we carry out.
The agency uses the 1986 Ottawa Charter to underpin its work, focusing on five key actions:
- Building Healthy Public Policy
- Strengthening Community Action
- Developing Personal Skills
- Creating Supportive Environments
- Re-orienting Health Services
The department is aware of the need to respond to emerging challenges in the area including; the increase of internet technology as a tool for transmission and prevention, globalisation and the impact of CALD communities, and a move towards conservative sexual ideology.
Community Education and Prevention Services Program Areas:
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Our Other Sites
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Sex In Other Cities
Travelling overseas for business or pleasure? HIV & STIs are on the rise in people travelling overseas.
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Project X
Sexual health info for same sex attracted men. Contains adult material and is suitable only fo 18+
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Safe Sex No Regrets
Info, links and contacts related to safer sex, condom use and STI prevention, treatment and prevention.
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Freedom Centre
Info, peer support & a safe social space for same sex attracted and gender diverse young people (under 26).
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Our Partners
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