Celebrate Change
In 2025, WA Sexual Health Week will take place from Sunday, February 9, to Saturday, February 15. SHW is a statewide celebration that aims to raise awareness of and shine a spotlight on sexual health.
This year’s theme, ‘Celebrate Change,’ reflects the progress made in ending sexual health-related stigma, improving access to vital services, and addressing systemic issues that contribute to inequities and discrimination. It also highlights the success of community-led responses in the prevention and management of HIV and other STIs.
Coinciding with WAAC’s 40th anniversary year, the theme honours four decades of activism, peer support, education, and the tireless efforts of community champions who have driven transformative change in WA’s HIV response.
Advocacy has been a powerful force in driving this social change, achieving:
- Social awareness: shifting HIV and AIDS from a marginalised issue to a recognised public health issue.
- Stigma reduction: challenging discrimination and misinformation through public campaigns, education, protests, and activism in the arts.
- Policy and political support: continued resourcing, improved healthcare policies, and accelerated treatment approvals.
- Empowered communities: strengthening solidarity among groups affected by HIV and sexual health issues, including LGBT+ people, culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) people, young people, people who use drugs and sex workers.
This milestone year is a time to reflect on past achievements and inspire ongoing action for an inclusive, healthy and connected future.
Condom Packing Party
Let’s Pack, Chat, and Celebrate Sexual Health
WAAC delivers over 100,000 safe sex packs across WA every year—and now is your chance to get involved! Join us for a social networking evening where we will pack together. Think of it as doing good and having a great time!
Spread the word! Whether your friends, colleagues, or anyone with an interest in sexual health (or just looking for a fun after-work activity), everyone is welcome.
When: Wednesday, 12 February, 4.30-6.30pm
Where: Brewdog Brewery, West Perth
For full details and to register your interest, check out the link here!
Hump Day Health
Lunch and Learn
Tune into a special Sexual Health Week edition of WAAC’s Hump Day Health webinar series during your lunch break. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Change”—exploring how we can all make a difference in our lives and communities. How about you host a watch party with your team over lunch for some midweek inspiration?
When: Wednesday, 12 February, 12.30-1.15pm
Where: Online via Teams
To register your interest, click the link here!
Sexual Health Week Resources
To help spread the word about Sexual Health Week, check out some of our resources at the link below! We have put together a collection of social assets, posters, and email signature add-ons that we encourage you to use and share to show your support.
Head to the Dropbox link here for a suite of Sexual Health Week assets.