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Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria is a non-profit organisation that focuses on sexual and reproductive health care, education and advocacy.

Vision and mission

With over 50 years in operation Sexual Health Victoria's vision is to improve everyone's reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing in Victoria and beyond.

How Sexual Health Victoria can help

  • SHV has two Victorian based sexual health clinics.
  • SHV delivers reproductive and sexual health training clinics.
  • SHV offers training programs and professional development for medical professionals.
  • SHV provides professional development for teachers and youth/community workers.
  • SHV delivers relationships and sexuality education in schools.
  • SHV conducts research and provides advocacy support in the sexual health sector.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1800 013 952 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs and apps and tools

  • IRL — A free sexual health taboo-free app for youth.
  • Doing’IT’ Podcast for parents, carers and teachers on talking to youth about sex and growing up.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: May 2022

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What is Mycoplasma Genitalium? | Information & Support | Sexual Health Victoria - Sexual Health Victoria

Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterial sexually transmissible infection

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What is Puberty? | Sexual Health Podcast Episode 2 - Sexual Health Victoria

Listen to our podcast episode What is Puberty? from Sexual Health Victoria. Explore our range articles to learn more about sexual health

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Pap Smear Tests | Cervical Screening Tests - Sexual Health Victoria

Cervical Screening (formerly Pap Smear or Pap Test) is a 5-yearly test for those between the ages of 25 – 74 years, to check cervical health.

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What is Hepatitis? - Sexual Health Victoria

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis may be caused by alcohol, drugs, toxins or infection with a virus (called viral hepatitis).

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Natural Family Planning | Fertility Awareness | Natural Contraception | Rhythm Method - Sexual Health Victoria

Natural family planning (or fertility awareness) is avoiding sex around the time of the month where you are fertile (most likely to get pregnant).

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Advice and Information for Parents and Carers | Sexual Health Victoria - Sexual Health Victoria

Explore our articles about sexual health for parents and carers and find all the information you need to know. Access our information and support services.

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What is a Rainbow Family | Sexual Health Podcast Episode 40 - Sexual Health Victoria

Listen to our podcast episode What is a Rainbow Family from Sexual Health Victoria. Explore our range articles to learn more about sexual health

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Sexual Health Conditions and Disorders | Information & Support | Sexual Health Victoria - Sexual Health Victoria

Learn more about Sexual Health Conditions and Disorders. Explore our of articles about sexual health and find all the information you need to know.

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Contraception methods| Contraceptive options | Contraceptive choices | Key facts on contraceptive | Contraceptive Melbourne - Sexual Health Victoria

SHV offer advice , services and support on contraceptive methods at both their clinics in Melbourne CBD and Box Hill.

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What are Contraceptive Pills | How effective is the Pill? | Sexual Health Victoria - Sexual Health Victoria

Learn more about Contraceptive Pills. Explore our of articles about sexual health and find all the information you need to know.

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