Indigenous Health Workers sexual and reproductive health skills

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This training program seeks to improve the sexual and reproductive health of Indigenous Australians residing in rural Queensland. Specifically the program will aim to reduce the rates of sexually transmissible infections, unintended pregnancies, and sexual assault. To achieve the aims of the program, Indigenous Health Workers (IHW) will receive training in sexual and reproductive health to increase their knowledge, skills, and confidence in addressing such issues in their communities. Ongoing support and mentoring will also be provided to the IHW to assist them in implementing appropriate health promotion activities.

Contacts

Jenni Harmony
Project Officer
Family Planning Queensland
37 McLeod Street
Cairns QLD 4870
PO Box 1678
Cairns QLD 4870
Ph: (07) 4031 2232
Email: jharmony@fpq.com.au

Links

• View media release: Indigenous health project (PDF - 101.8 KB)
• View website: Family Planning Queensland