KISS (Keep It Safe Summer) school leavers' program

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Mainstream

• Status:

  Not specified

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The KISS (Keep It Safe Summer) school leavers' program is an initiative of the WA AIDS Council (WAAC) and is aimed at young people, particularly those of school leaving age engaging in end of school year celebrations. It was developed out of concern for the increased risk of sexually transmissible infections (including HIV) among young people when alcohol and other drugs are consumed.

KISS seeks to educate young people on sexual health issues and drugs thus encouraging healthy behaviour choices. Essentially KISS aims to minimise the harms associated with unsafe behaviour (sexual and drug use behaviour). The progam has been implemented in Perth, Dunsborough, and on Rottnest Island.

Contacts

Leigh Cleary
Program Coordinator
WA AIDS Council
664 Murray Street
West Perth WA 6005
Ph: (08) 9482 0000
Fax: (08) 9482 0001
Email: lcleary@waaids.com

Links

• View information: KISS (Keep It Safe Summer) school leavers' program
• View website: WA AIDS Council