STARS July 2024
Event description
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.
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
Who would benefit from this course?
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.