For the last four decades, WAAC has delivered free health education sessions to tens of thousands of people across Western Australia.
Surveys completed with WA high school leavers in 2020 showed that many young Australians hold false beliefs about sexual health, which may lead to poor health outcomes.
Our goal is to equip people with the knowledge they need to make safer and informed choices. Everyone has the right to have sex with the people they want and experience pleasure, safety and respect.
Topics we cover
We work to empower that by educating on the risks (and joys) around sex and by giving people the knowledge they need to take care of themselves. Our topics include:
- HIV and other blood-borne virus
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Safety and pleasure in sex
- Respect and communication in relationships
- Consent and negotiation
- Getting tested
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Sexting
- Dating and relationships
- LGBTIQA+ identities and experiences
- How to access sexual health services
Who we work with
Our free education sessions are delivered by trained health promotion experts and are available to a range of groups and services across WA, including:
- Schools
- Alternative education centres,
- Universities and TAFEs
- Community groups
- Non-profit organisations
- Youth services
- Mental health services
- Alcohol and other drug services
Some of our session outlines
Safe Sex, No Regrets
The Safe Sex No Regrets talk provides high school-aged teenagers with an introduction to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including information on:
- Sexual consent
- Sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
- Preventing STIs
- Testing for STIs
- Contraception
- Safe sex negotiation
- Where to go for help
Sessions are open, engaging and interactive with the opportunity for students to ask questions in a safe environment.
Requirements: A presentation set up (computer, screen/wall, speakers and projector)
Duration: 45 minutes to one hour
Age suitability: 14 years +
Audience size: We find group sizes of 15-30 work best for education outcomes. Please contact us if you have questions or different requirements and we can discuss your needs
HIV: Get the Facts
This talk busts myths and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, providing an in-depth understanding of the virus in a way that is open, engaging and informative. The session covers:
- HIV/AIDS definitions
- HIV epidemiology and trends in WA
- How HIV is transmitted and potential risks
- How to prevent HIV
- Accessing HIV testing
- HIV treatment
- Safe sex methods
- Where to get help
Requirements: A whiteboard (or blackboard), or presentation set up (computer, screen/wall, speakers and projector
Duration: 45 minutes to one hour
Age suitability: 15 years +
Audience size: We find group sizes of 15-30 work best for education outcomes. Please contact us if you have questions or different requirements and we can discuss your needs
Custom sessions
We also offer bespoke education sessions on a range of sexual health topics, available by request at a reasonable cost. Sessions are age-appropriate, sex-positive and provide a holistic view of sex and relationships. Students leave with a better understanding of safer sex, know more about HIV, STIs and BBVs and are better equipped in building healthy and respectful relationships.
Students who attend these sessions report that they feel more confident in looking after their sexual health and where they can go to get further information and support
Book a session with us
Are you interested in booking a session for your group, school or organisation? Fill out the contact form below or call us on 08 9482 0000.