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Unexpected award for WAAC – they’ve been named a recycling champion

Unexpected award for WAAC – they’ve been named a recycling champion

Health organisation WAAC have picked up an unexpected award, they’ve been named in a campion in the field of recycling. WAAC, which is pronounced “whack”, used to be known as the WA AIDS Council. Last year on World Environment Day they launched a new fundraising initiative, using the Containers for Change program. Waste for WAAC […]

New partnership aims to improve mental wellbeing among LGBTIQA+ youth

New partnership aims to improve mental wellbeing among LGBTIQA+ youth

Two-thirds of LGBTIQA+ young West Australians have identified as living with mental illness because of fears around their identity, which St John WA (SJWA) hopes to help overcome in partnership with the Youth Pride Network (YPN). Ahead of Pridefest and in the wake of WA Mental Health Week (7-14 October), SJWA has donated a First […]

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UK study shows changing blood donation rules did not cause risk

UK study shows changing blood donation rules did not cause risk

A new report from Britain’s National Health Service has shown that there has been no impact on UK blood safety since they changed the rules around allowing gay men, and other men who have sex with men, to donate. The Safe Supplies 2022: monitoring safety in donors and recipients report shows there has been no […]

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Women’s mental health in the spotlight at Melbourne conference

Women’s mental health in the spotlight at Melbourne conference

Today is World Mental Health Day and women’s mental health will be the focus of discussion at a two-day conference that begins in Melbourne this morning. Metamorphosis, which runs until 13th October, is the first Asia-Pacific Conference on Women’s Mental Health and it is hosted by Monash University’s HER Centre Australia. The discussions will encompass youth […]

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New trial for HIV vaccine begins in South Africa and the USA

New trial for HIV vaccine begins in South Africa and the USA

A trial for a potential HIV vaccine has begun across the USA and South Africa.  The Phase 1 trial will evaluate a novel vaccine known as VIR-1388 for its safety and ability to induce an HIV-specific immune response in people. The vaccine includes research discoveries that have been in development since 2004, showing that development of […]

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Get involved all across the state this Mental Health Week

Get involved all across the state this Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week has kicked off for 2023, celebrating this year’s theme of Mind, Body, and Environment. The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) have organised activities and activations across Western Australia to encourage community to get involved and find time to improve mental wellbeing. Some of the unique events include a colour run, […]

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Celebrate Mental Health Week with Conga at The Court

Celebrate Mental Health Week with Conga at The Court

WA Mental Health Week is running from 7th – 14th October and the theme for this year is ‘Mind. Body. Environment.’ encouraging us all to think about how we look after our mental health and wellbeing. The WA Mental Health Association will be running a Jungle Body at The Court on Thursday 12th October. Join […]

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Research shows teen suicide dropped as marriage equality passed

Research shows teen suicide dropped as marriage equality passed

New research shows that states in the USA which embraced marriage equality sooner also had a drop in teenage suicide rates. Warning: This story has details of suicide, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife […]

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Program for Women’s Health Conference released

Program for Women’s Health Conference released

The official program for the sixth national LGBTIQ+ Women’s Health Conference has been released. Presented by Thorne Harbour Health and ACON, the two-day national conference focusing on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ women returns to Melbourne from 24-25 October 2023. Among this year’s presenters is keynote speaker Dr Autumn Asher BlackDeer. Dr BlackDeer centres […]

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Dispelling the myths in sex education with a new model of a vulva

Dispelling the myths in sex education with a new model of a vulva

A new sex education resource is hoping to make people have a better understanding of our bodies. A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that’s researchers say has been taboo for too long. Created in collaboration with RMIT University, Cliterate is an educational tool for healthcare […]

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