Sexual Health Quarters

🌟 Reminder: SHQ Holiday Closure 🌟 We will be closed from Wednesday 25th December and reopening Thursday January 2nd 2024. Thanks again for your ongoing support, we hope you have a relaxing holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! 📞 Please contact Health Direct for medical advice during our closure period 1800 022 222 www.healthdirect.gov.au 🚑 Call Triple Zero (000) if you require urgent medical assistance. Our counselling service will also reopen 2nd January 2025. If you require immediate support please contact: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 - crisis support 1800RESPECT - domestic, family or sexual violence

This holiday season, give the gift of reproductive autonomy to someone in our community.   By donating any amount to SHQ, you will be making a difference to someone seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare in Western Australia.   All donations over $2 are tax deductible.   shq.org.au/donate-to-shq/

Are you looking to make your organisation more inclusive? SHQ provides workplaces and teams with the skills and knowledge to promote a culture of inclusion, understanding and empathy in their organisation. To find out more about our award-winning LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion training, including options for collaborative co-design to meet the specific needs of your organisation, go to https://lnkd.in/gmTBzH8X Our experienced educators can support your team to build and maintain a safe and affirming workplace through easy-to-understand resources, fun activities, and a best-practice framework to ensure ongoing positive outcomes for staff, clients, and the community.

🌟 Reminder: SHQ Holiday Closure 🌟 We will be closed from Wednesday 25th December and reopening Thursday January 2nd 2024. Thanks again for your ongoing support, we hope you have a relaxing holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! 📞 Please contact Health Direct for medical advice during our closure period 1800 022 222 www.healthdirect.gov.au 🚑 Call Triple Zero (000) if you require urgent medical assistance.

“It has enormous health impacts on people if they’re exposed to abuse, a range of physical, mental health and financial and all sorts of other impacts and if we know about it, we can help, we can reduce the impacts on that patient.” The amazing Dr Alison Creagh spoke to the West Australian about SHQ's intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) screening program. https://lnkd.in/gkvh2xXz If you are interested in improving your ability to support people experiencing IPV/RCA, we offer a range of education and training programs available to both individuals and organisations -- https://lnkd.in/gFp5eAr9

Our Annual Festive Markets are on today! Celebrate International Day of People with Disability and pick up some Christmas presents at SHQ’s annual event showcasing a variety of stalls including artwork, clothing and accessories, handmade crafts, dog treats, and more! Buy yourself some unique items made by small business owners and creatives in the local disability community. Date: Today (Friday 6th December 2024) Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm Location: Kings Square, 556 Wellington St Perth WA Supported by Developmental Disability WA (DDWA)

SHQ provides holistic counselling for the carers, families and supporters of people with disability. Our experienced counsellors can provide non-judgemental and empathetic support and build capacity to work through challenges and barriers of caring for and supporting a loved one with disability. Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information.

This holiday season, give the gift of reproductive autonomy to someone in our community. By donating any amount to SHQ, you will be making a difference to someone seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare in Western Australia. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. shq.org.au/donate-to-shq/

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗞 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗞 Our free 2025 National Condom Day resource packs are now available to order! Condom Day falls on the 14th of February, and is a perfect time to promote safer sex. One of the easiest ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy is using condoms or dams (and lube!). Using condoms is a way to have safer and more pleasurable sex, where we feel protected and respected. Nothing silly about that! If you’re a WA-based organisation, visit the link below to place your order. Quantities are limited! https://lnkd.in/gwpy35ud

SHQ provides specialist support tailored to your feelings, needs and goals. Our counsellors are experienced in navigating the challenges faced by people with disability and those who care for them. We offer a safe, confidential space where you can discuss a range of topics including: 🎭 Feelings 💗 Sexuality education 💻 Internet safety 👫 Friendships and respectful relationships 🚿 Puberty and hygiene 💭 or anything else impacting your relationships and emotional wellbeing We have locations in Northbridge, Joondalup, Mandurah, Busselton and Albany, and can also attend sessions via telephone and video call. Call 9227 6414 or go to shq.org.au for more information.