Sexual Health
GLBTIQ Group @ the YRC
We have new program starting at Youth Services for GLBTIQ Young People aged 12 – 25. This program is due to start in 2012, so in Term 4 2011 we are putting together a Youth Advisory Group. The group will help us plan and run the new program.
Click HERE for more info.
Action Centre at the YRC 9742 8155
A Family Planning of Victoria agency is located here at the Youth Resource Centre. General and sexual assault counselling, referrals and medical services for young people.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre is Victoria’s leading clinic for the testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections. The doctors and nurses at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) are experienced specialists in all aspects of sexual health, so clients visiting MSHC can be assured of high quality professional and non-judgmental care.
About Date Rape
Provides information and resources about date rape to girls who may have been assaulted, their friends and family. Date rape has been identified as a major issue in Australia and overseas. Studies have shown that girls between age 15 and 19 are most at risk of being sexually assaulted but are also the least likely to report it.
Centre Against Sexual Assault - CASA
Got a burning question? Click here to find out how to help a friend, who to call for help, what to do in a bad situation, and much more... check out other people's stories about sex, relationships and sexual assault.
Family Planning Victoria
FPV's focus is health care, education and advocacy in sexual and reproductive health. Our vision is sexual and reproductive health for all Victorians and our mission is to provide leadership in public policy, education and clinical care in sexual and reproductive health.
Gatehouse - Child Abuse Counselling
Available here at the YRC
GATEHOUSE - is a service where counselling is offered to children, young people, parents, care-givers and other family members who have been directly affected by sexual abuse of children / young people.
A Counsellor is available Mondays - Thursdays @ the YRC and appointments are necessary.
Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria
This site provides news and information of particular interest to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Victoria.
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Victoria) Inc is a volunteer organisation which provides a telephone counselling, referral and information service for the Victorian and Tasmanian gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities. They also support family and friends of GLBTI individuals as well as health and welfare professionals with GLBTI clients. Switchboard's service is free, anonymous and confidential.
The Hormone Factory
Children aged 10 to 12 are intensely curious about the changes puberty brings. They are also fascinated about how babies are made and have a growing awareness of sex. The aim of this site is to support parents and teachers in talking to children about sexual and reproductive development, to answer the questions children often ask, and they ones they don't (but wonder about).
Like It Is
Sick of reading stuff on SEX that doesn't tell you what you really want to know? Well, likeitis isn't like that... we'll tell you everything you need to know exactly likeitis... with no frills, no judgements and definitely no holds barred!
Love: The good, the bad & the ugly
Dating and being in love can be exciting – but at times it can be totally confusing. This site helps you work out where your relationship is at – whether it’s good, bad, or ugly.
Make a Noise - Your Safety
Information about your safety; bullying, harassment, sexual assault, under arrest.
Minus 18
Stand Out Against Homophobia in Schools!
Minus18 is Australia's largest support network for Gay and Lesbian Teenagers all over Australia. Our team of 40 teenagers run Melbourne based underage dance parties, workshops and social events for other young people all throughout Victoria. Imagine a room with 500 other gay teens, just like you. Amazing, no?
Rainbow Network Victoria
Rainbow Network Victoria is for anyone who works with same sex attracted or gender questioning young people in any setting. We provide free resources, training, enewsletters, networking events, advice and guidance. Join today! Membership is free.
Rainbow Network
Poster for schools
Reach Out
It is easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed messages and myths surrounding it.
Royal Women's Hospital
The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health of all women and newborn babies.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1800 806 292
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL) is a state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for victim/survivors of both past and recent sexual assault.
SACL operates between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.
Teenage Health Freak
A great teenage health site with loads of information. Check out the A-Z index page.
Young Women's Health Program -
Royal Women's Hospital
The Women's offers a service that provides pregnancy care, postnatal support and outreach to pregnant young women 19 years of age and under.
Youth Central
No matter what your family life, love life or sex life is like, they're always going to have their ups and downs. Relationships are tricky at the best of times, but this section can help you deal with the downs and enjoy the ups.
Youth Health Contacts
Lots of youth friendly contacts and health services.
Links to other web sites or information sources are provided as a courtesy, however we cannot vouch for or take responsibility for the information contained in any links.
Contact Youth Services on 9742 8155 or
email: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm (excluding public holidays)