The Aboriginal sexual health workshop is an Aboriginal-led and designed event aiming to build confidence in communication and combat shame and stigma when discussing sexual health.
Delivered by the NT Health Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Unit (SHBBVU), the workshop is open to members of the clinical and non-clinical Aboriginal workforce across the Northern Territory.
The upcoming 2-day workshop in Tennant Creek will feature sessions including communication skills, tips and tricks for talking, testing and contact tracing sexually transmitted infections or blood borne viruses, and health promotion essentials.
It is free to attend and fully catered. Participants are eligible for 10 hours of endorsed continuing professional development.
Natasha Tatipata, Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Unit, NT Health, said the workshop provides a safe and supportive space to share experiences, community stories, successes and challenges, new ideas and helpful resources.
'In the NT, we have the highest notification rates of sexually transmitted infections, and these rates disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This reflects barriers to access healthcare, stigma and historical inequities – not individual choices,' Natasha said.
'We know Aboriginal workforce-led programs are the best ones to improve clinical outcomes for Aboriginal people. This workshop provides an opportunity to come together to strengthen testing and treatment pathways and ensure access to culturally safe care.'
Places are limited - register to attend
Workshop details
- When: Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 May
- Where: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, 1 Irvine Street, Tennant Creek, NT 0860
