P01.02A regional sexual and reproductive health campaign providing clinical education and health promotion activities in 2015 for aboriginal health services and communities in the western district of victoria
Coimbra, Joao Carlos; Pinto, Iraja Damiani; Wurdig, Norma Luiza; Do Carmo, Dermeval Aparecido
Sexually Transmitted Infections 91(Suppl 2): A80.1-A80
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-4973 DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.213Document Number: 280232
Introduction Providing sexual and reproductive health services for Aboriginal communities in regional Victoria can be a challenge. High rates of Chlamydia, Hepatitis C and unplanned pregnancies are a concern for communities. Victorian Aboriginal Health Services (AHS) partner with state based specialist organisations to assist with clinical education of the Ahs workforce and the communities' health promotion needs. A partnership between the Dhauwurd Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service (DWECH) in Portland, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), Wulumperi Unit Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) and Family Planning Victoria (FPV) strives to address these ongoing needs in 2015.