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Under the belt health

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 […]

Visit the blog
Under the belt health

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 […]

The International Student Health Hub was developed to improve access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for international students in NSW. The Hub covers topics including, sexual and reproductive health, overseas student health cover, the Australian Health Care System, relationships, contraception and pregnancy, and more!

Designed alongside international students, the website is a collaboration of over 50 organisations across New South Wales, Australia.

Watch international student Sujith share his experience in co-designing the website.

How to get involved with the International Student Health Hub

Monthly blog posts

The International Student Health Hub features a monthly blog post written by international students. If you would like to share your knowledge and support other international students to learn more about sexual health, relationships and more, we would love to hear from you. Blog writers receive a $150 voucher and their article featured on the Hub.

International Student Advisory Group

The International Student Health Hub is supported by an Advisory Group which provides advice how we can improve and better communicate the Hub to international students in NSW. The Advisory Group meets once every two months and is constantly on the lookout for international students and professionals working with international students to join as members.

International Students Consortium

NSW Health convenes an International Students Consortium for professionals working with international students to discuss health prioities and work in this space. The Consortium meets four times every year and is open for anyone working with international students to join.

Interested in getting involved?
Acknowledgements

NSW Health would like to thank all international students and stakeholders who participated in the development and design of the International Student Health Hub.

GRANT PROGRAMS NSW STI Programs Unit, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (LHD), South Eastern Sydney LHD, Southern and Murrumbidgee LHD, Sydney LHD, Western Sydney LHD, ACON, BUPA, Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health (CEH), English Australia, Family Planning NSW (FPNSW), Medibank, Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service, University of NSW (UNSW)

MORE FROM THE HUB

Safe sex quiz

How much do you know about safe sex? Put your safe sex knowledge to the test with these quick questions about consent, sexually transmissible infections, and condoms.

Where can I get tested?

If you haven’t had an STI test before, or it’s been a while since your last test, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that there are so many different places that offer STI testing in NSW including in person, and online options. Find your nearest STI testing location.

Ask a nurse a question

Do you have a sexual health question? You’re in the right place. Nurse Nettie is an online service that provides qualified sexual health information to international students in NSW. Nurse Nettie is here to help answer any questions you may have about sex or sexual health.

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