This blog was written by Billy the Peer and Vocational Support Officer at Positive Life NSW. Moving to a new country for education is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of these challenges is navigating the healthcare system. Your questions might be, […]
Body parts: What do I need to know?
Do you know the difference between a vulva and a vagina? What about the penis, foreskin and testicles? Does size matter? How much do you know about breasts? Have you ever checked your breasts? This blog post was co-written by the International Student Health Hub team and Rainbow, an international […]
Having sex for the first time? Here’s what to expect
Do you want to have sex? This might feel like an obvious question, but it’s important to ask yourself if you are ready to have sex and why you want to have sex. There can be a lot of pressure around sex, and it’s important that you only have sex […]
This blog was written by Billy the Peer and Vocational Support Officer at Positive Life NSW. Moving to a new country for education is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of these challenges is navigating the healthcare system. Your questions might be, […]
Body parts: What do I need to know?
Do you know the difference between a vulva and a vagina? What about the penis, foreskin and testicles? Does size matter? How much do you know about breasts? Have you ever checked your breasts? This blog post was co-written by the International Student Health Hub team and Rainbow, an international […]
Having sex for the first time? Here’s what to expect
Do you want to have sex? This might feel like an obvious question, but it’s important to ask yourself if you are ready to have sex and why you want to have sex. There can be a lot of pressure around sex, and it’s important that you only have sex […]
5 tips for finding your LGBTQ community in Sydney
Are you new to Sydney and looking to find your community? ACON has you covered with their ‘Top 5 tips for finding your community when you arrive in Sydney! – LGBTQ edition’. This month, the International Student Health Hub is sharing a blog post written by our wonderful friends over […]
Safe Sex & Screening
Sex, sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), breast awareness and cervical screening resources, plus more.
What you need to know
STIs
What is a sexually transmissible infection (STI)?
HIV
What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
HIV
What is PEP? (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)
HIV
What is PrEP? (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
Safe SexSafe Sex
More Resources
What is safe sex?
How do I make healthy choices about sex?
What is safe sex?
What do I need to know about safe sex?
What do I need to know about consent and safe sex?
How do I have safe sex?
What is a condom?
How do I put on a condom?
Where can I get free condoms?
What are the things I need to think about when having sex for the first time?
What Australian words are used for sex, sexual health and your body?
What is the difference between gender, sex and sexuality?
Test your knowledge: How much do I know about safe sex?
Who can I talk to about safe sex and sexual health?
Call the SexualHealth Infolink on 1800 451 624 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Sexually Transmissible InfectionsSTIs
More Resources
How do I protect myself from STIs?
Could I have an STI?
What is STI testing and treatment?
Who can I talk to about STIs?
Call the SexualHealth Infolink on 1800 451 624 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
HIVHIV
More HIV
How do I protect myself from HIV?
What if I think I already have HIV?
What is HIV testing and treatment?
Who can I talk to about HIV?
Call the Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624 9am - 5.30pm weekdays
Breast Screening Breast Screening
More Breast Screening
How do I take care of my breasts?
Am I eligible for a breast screen?
Who can I talk to about breast health?
Visit the Family Planning NSW website or call Talkline on 1300 658 886 8am-8pm Monday to Friday.
Cervical ScreeningCervical Screening
More Cervical Screening
What is cervical screening and Cervical Screening Tests?
What is cervical cancer?
Do I need a Cervical Screening Test?
Where can I have a Cervical Screening Test?
What happens in a Cervical Screening Test?
Will my overseas student health fund cover the cost of cervical screening?
What is cervical screening self-collection?
Who can I talk to about cervical screening?
Visit the Family Planning NSW website or call Talkline on 1300 658 886 8am-8pm Monday to Friday.
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