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STARS is a two-day introductory course to help build knowledge and confidence to Start Talking About Relationships and Sexual health with young Aboriginal people.

The course is fun. We learn though group activities. Sharing a laugh helps people be more comfortable. Course leaders include Aboriginal Educators and we do our best to make it culturally safe.

STARS is designed for Aboriginal community members and others working with young Aboriginal people.

It is suitable for a wide range of workers and volunteers, such as health workers, health promotion officers, SEWB workers, youth workers, juvenile justice workers, education workers, AOD workers, family support workers, liaison officers, night patrol staff, and many more.

Participants should walk away with the skills to:

  • Help young people feel safe to talk about relationships and sexual health
  • Support and include LGBT+ young people
  • Provide information about bodies, puberty, contraception, pregnancy and STIs
  • Talk about healthy relationships, consent, pleasure, sexting and porn
  • Help or refer young people with sexual health concerns

Topics include:

  • Bodies and puberty
  • LGBTI young people and diversity
  • Starting the conversations
  • Supporting young people
  • Contraception, pregnancy and STIs
  • Consent, pleasure and effects of porn
  • Respectful relationships, sexting
  • Knowing our limits and when to refer

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For further information please contact us via the form below or call (08) 6375 7700.

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SHQ Education and Training

How to Register

To register your interest for STARS, please contact us via the form on this page, or via the contact details above.