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31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English provides information on what consent means in the context of a sexual, romantic, or intimate relationship or interaction. Consent means agreement or permission. It gives details on what is, and what isn't considered to be consent.

This booklet is all about what makes a healthy romantic or intimate relationship. It gives help on how to talk about consent, sex, and conflict in relationships, as well as talking to your family about your relationship.

01 Oct 2020... Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a bacterial infection which can be passed on during sex without a condom. This fact sheet explains what mycoplasma genitalium is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Herpes is a common STI, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be passed on by skin-to skin contact during sexual contact. This fact sheet explains what Herpes is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Sep 2018... This fact sheet is for women attending the African Women's Clinic to reverse their circumcision. It tells women how to use the anaesthetic cream provided before their procedure. Female circumcision is also known as female genital cutting

01 Sep 2018... The African Women's Clinic is a nurse-led clinic staffed by women's health nurses experienced in providing care for women who have experienced female circumcision or traditional cutting. This fact sheet explains what to expect if you are attending this clinic.

01 Jan 2019... An introductory video explaining the different contraception methods, how they work and where to access them.

01 Dec 2018... This video tells a client's story of overcoming barriers to accessing reproductive and sexual health care when visiting Family Planning NSW for contraception. The video aims to increase health literacy and promote access to reproductive and sexual health care.

13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health explains how pregnancy begins, what effects your chances of getting pregnant and an overview of the female reproductive system.  It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. This video provides general information only. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

22 Sep 2021... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (in partnership with Women's Health Grampians) explains your legal right to abortion in Victoria, Australia, the types of abortion available, how to get an abortion, how to get support, where to find more information about your options. It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

31 May 2018... This factsheet lists the different types of contraceptions and where you can get it.

31 May 2018... This factsheet is about how to look after your health and safety when you have sex.

01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about hepatitis C transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis C to what is does to a person's body, where to get help and advice and how to avoid giving it to someone.

01 May 2019... LARC methods provide temporary, safe, cost-effective contraception which can last from 3 and up to 10 years depending on the type. They include the intrauterine device and the contraceptive implant.

01 Jun 2022... This translated fact sheet explains the available options for using a worry free contraception that suits an individual as their best protection against unplanned pregnancy. It gives brief descriptions of the options and how effective each type is.

01 May 2019... This fact sheet describes the process for undergoing a medical termination, including a consultation with a doctor, medications you will take and where these steps take place.

12 Dec 2020... Easy English book about sex and the law.

30 Jun 2014... Bilingual factsheet on the emergency contraceptive pill or ECP (sometimes wrongly called the 'morning after pill'). Information on how the ECP works, how to take it, possible side effects and where it can be purchased. NSW contact details.

30 Jun 2014... Bilingual information sheet about the male condom, including what a condom is, how it works, how to use it, side effects and where to get them. NSW contact details.

31 Dec 2009... A community brochure designed for migrants and refugees on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections.

01 Jun 2024... Jean Hailes developed translated educational presentations for health professionals, educators, social workers, bicultural workers, community workers and leaders to help deliver health information to women and girls in-language. The resources are for a general audience with limited health literacy in plain language, so they are practical and easy to understand.  This presentation includes information on s exual health and sexuality, the importance of consent, different types of contraception, unplanned pregnancy and abortion.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English helps explain what sex is, and that ‘sex’ can mean different things to different people. It could be touching, rubbing or kissing private body parts, or having sexual intercourse.

01 Mar 2023... This fact sheet for providers outlines the changes to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in 2023.

01 May 2021... A simple resource for men on reproductive and sexual health, including the reproductive system, prostate and urinary problems, and sexual health. This resource is also available in Plain English. 

01 Oct 2020... Chlamydia is a very common bacterial STI which can be passed on during sex without a condom or other barrier method. This fact sheet explains what Chlamydia is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

31 May 2018... This factsheet explains under what circumstances it is legally ok to have sex.

27 Jul 2018... This factsheet explains what a Sexual Transmissible Infection and a Blood Borne Virus are, how you can get them, how you can find out whether you have one and how you can protect yourself from STIs and BBVs.

27 Jul 2018... This factsheet explains what a Sexually Transmissible Infection and a Blood Borne Virus is and who you should see if you think you have been infected.

16 Jan 2024... This 30-second video advertisement from the Beforeplay campaign encourages people to test for sexually transmissible infections, use protection and practise safe sex.

31 Dec 2022... This text explains when and where it would be O.K, or not O.K. to not cover private body parts, to masturbate, to do sexual things with another person, to talk about sexual things.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English is about STIs (sexually transmissible infections) and BBVs (blood-borne viruses). It explains how they spread, how you can protect against them through safer sex, vaccinations, and medication, and how to treat and live with them if you have one.

13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health provides general information on contraception methods available. It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

01 Jun 2022... If you're having sex and you don't want to get pregnant, you need to use contraception. Long acting reversible contraception, such as intra uterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive implants and contraceptive injections, may be the choice for you.

01 May 2019... This fact sheet describes the process for undergoing surgical abortion, including pre- and post- surgical assessment and care.

01 May 2019... An overview of the methods of contraception available in Australia is presented in this fact sheet. Using contraception can help you prevent a pregnancy. Different methods may suit you at different times in your life.

01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about Sexually Transmissible Infection transmission and treatment. The information explains STI's, how to get an STI and what it does to a person's body, when a person should get tested and how to avoid giving it to someone.

23 Oct 2017... This is part of a series of videos about periods, pregnancy and contraception, for newly arrived migrant and refugee women in Australia. This video provides general information. Please speak to a health professional for appropriate individual advice.

This translated brochure provides information on emergency contraception. It includes information about what the 'Emergency Pill' is, how it works, side effects, when to expect periods, other options and advice on protecting oneself.

01 Jun 2014... Bilingual fact sheet about the diaphragm contraception. Information about what a diaphragm is, how to use it, its effectiveness, possible side effects and where to get it. NSW contact details.

07 Jan 2019... An introductory video explaining how pregnancy begins, what effects your chances of getting pregnant, your options, and an overview of the female reproductive system.

01 Sep 2020... Everyone has the right to choose what they want for their own body. Everyone has the right to have different kinds of relationships. The Easy Read guide produced by Down Syndrome Australia covers: Relationships and sexuality, Rights and respect, Safety and abuse, How to speak up about a problem.

31 Jan 2024... A fact sheet about vulval and vaginal health (female private parts). It is important to look after your vulva and vagina. Conditions that affect this area are common and easy to treat, but you can talk to your doctor if you are worried.

01 Dec 2019... This booklet summarises the most current information on HIV, connecting community members with health service providers in NSW. It explains what it means to have HIV as well as ways to protect yourself from getting HIV and passing it on to others.

01 Oct 2020... Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. This fact sheet explains what HIV is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

16 Jan 2024... Beforeplay fact sheet on how to look after your sexual health. Learn about STIs, who should have a check-up, how to book a check-up, where you can have a check-up, treatment options, the importance of using protection and talking with sexual partners.

27 Jul 2018... This Easy English document explains the services that Sexual Health Victoria clinics offer, and who can access them, as well as what to expect and do before and when you come to the clinic.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English explains the right that everybody has to have relationships and sex as well as the right to make their own decisions about their body that are free from fear, force or pressure. It explains some of the laws around sex designed to keep everyone safe and how, when, and who to report a problem to.

01 Oct 2020... Syphilis is a bacterial STI and can be passed on through skin-to-skin contact. This fact sheet explains what syphilis is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a HIV medication which is taken within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV infection and is taken for 28 days. This fact sheet explains what PEP is, how you can get it and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Pelvic inflammatory disease is inflammation or infection of the reproductive system in the pelvis. This fact sheet explains what pelvic inflammatory disease is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a harmless skin infection caused by a virus and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact. This fact sheet explains what molluscum contagiosum is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

13 Apr 2022... This video by Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (in partnership with Sexual Reproductive Health) provides general information on menstruation (periods). It is part of a series about periods, pregnancy, and contraception. It is important to seek advice from a health professional regarding your individual circumstances. 

16 Jan 2024... This 15-second video advertisement from the Beforeplay campaign encourages people to test for sexually transmissible infections, use protection and practise safe sex.

01 Dec 2021... This brochure provides information on sex, gender and identity in Plain English. 

Gonorrhoea is a common STI caused by bacteria and can be passed on during sex without a condom. This fact sheet explains what Gonorrhoea is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Bacterial vaginosis as a bacterial infection caused by change in normal balance of vaginal bacteria.This fact sheet explains what BV is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 May 2020... Easy English book about STIs and how to avoid them.

23 Jul 2024... This factsheet gives an overview of the methods of contraception available in Australia. It is important to choose the one that is right for you. To find the best one speak with a doctor or nurse.

01 Jan 2024... Your Body, Your Choice is a multi-language resource about sexual assault. The fact sheet contains important information for people who have experienced sexual assault. 

27 Aug 2018... Making your own decision about how you want to live your sexual life is important. It means looking after yourself and deciding what's right for you.

01 Dec 2018... This video tells a client's story of overcoming barriers to accessing reproductive and sexual health care when visiting Family Planning NSW for cervical screening. The video aims to increase health literacy and promote access to reproductive and sexual health care.

31 May 2018... This factsheet explains what HPV is, its symptoms, how you can get it, how you can prevent it and what you need to do if you think you have HPV.

01 Dec 2018... Glossary on Sexual Health in Easy English with a lot of illustrations.

01 Dec 2018... This booklet explains what female circumcision is, what health issues it can cause, in which countries it is practised, the types of female circumcision and lists the support services for women, girls and families across Australia.

01 Aug 2018... This website can tell you about hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and STIs.

Bilingual factsheet on basic information on common vaginal discharge and vulval conditions - contact numbers only valid in NSW

01 Jun 2022... A translated resource about emergency contraception. If you had sex without contraception, or had problems with your regular method (missed pills, broken condom), emergency contraception can help prevent unplanned pregnancy. This resource explains what types of emergency contraception there are and what they are as well as possible side effects.

01 May 2019... Medium acting methods last over a period of weeks or months and include the contraceptive injection and the vaginal ring. Short acting methods are taken every day and include the combined contraceptive pill and the mini pill.

30 Jun 2014... Bilingual fact sheet about the copper IUD form of contraception. The sheet includes information about what the copper IUD is, how it works, possible side effects and how it is inserted and removed. NSW contact details.

30 May 2014... Bilingual factsheet on basic information on contraceptive injection - contact numbers only valid in NSW.

For people who have been sexually assaulted, it is a major experience and they can have many difficulties afterwards. There is no right or wrong way to feel after experiencing a sexual assault. It may take a long time to recover and feel okay again. It is important to look after yourself and to get help if you need it.

This leaflet outlines in simple and visually attractive points the benefits of getting tested for HIV.

01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about HIV transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis B to what is does to a person's body, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and how to avoid giving it to someone.

01 Oct 2020... PrEP is medication used to prevent HIV. This fact sheet explains what PrEP is, how you can get it and where you can get help.

01 Nov 2016... This fact sheet provides information about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is another way to protect yourself from getting HIV.

Information about HIV testing at home, including: How does it work? How do I get the results? What happens if the test shows I have HIV? Can anyone do a DBS HIV test? Is the test accurate? Will my test results be kept private? Where can I get more information?

01 Nov 2016... This leaflet outlines in simple and visually attractive points the benefits of starting treatment for people living with HIV.

01 Dec 2023... This is a picture-based, Easy-to-Use English resource for teaching people about their rights and the law related to their body, sexual health, relationships, and sexuality.  Research shows that people with disabilities are at more risk of both being victims of sexual crimes and, often accidentally, perpetrators of crimes.  From a sex-positive and person-centred approach, the resource aims to empower people to know more about: their social and legal rights, their health and relationships, their sexuality and sexual health, and how the law can support individuals before and after difficult experiences.

20 Apr 2024... This is a translated and annotated reproductive systems diagram. It is a helpful resource for interpreters and translators; bilingual educators; health professionals and people who speak English as an additional language.

01 Oct 2020... Thrush is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of yeasts which naturally occur in the vagina.This fact sheet explains what thrush is, what causes it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) can affect anyone who's sexually active. Some infections can be treated to keep you and your partners healthy. There are many things you can do to stay STI free.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English explains that anything a person does, or can learn to do, in order to keep their body safe is called a protective behaviour. These protective behaviours are important to know about when it comes to someone’s body and sexual behaviour. These include knowing your body, recognising behaviours that are O.K. or NOT O.K., such as early warning signs, knowing the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets, and knowing how to get help from trusted people and safety teams when feeling worried or unsafe.

10 Sep 2021... Genital warts is a common STI caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact during sex. This fact sheet explains what Genital warts & HPV is, how you can get it, their symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

Easy English book about your rights to sex and health.

01 Sep 2018... This fact sheet is specifically for women attending the African Women's Clinic. The procedure to reverse your circumcision is called deinfibulation. This fact sheet explains what to expect on the day of the procedure and how to look after yourself at home.

01 May 2019... This resource explains what is involved in an STI/BBV check-up.

01 May 2019... Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) & Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) can affect anybody who has any type of sex. By having the correct information and learning about how these infections are transmitted, everyone has an opportunity to reduce their risk.

01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about hepatitis B transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis B to what is does to a person's body, where to get help and advice and how to avoid giving it to someone.

Bilingual information sheet about vasectomy including what vasectomy is, how it works, side effects and where to get them. NSW contact details.

Bilingual information sheet on the Vaginal Ring form of contraception. Information covered includes how it works, how to use it, potential side effects and what to do if you forget to use it. NSW contact details.

01 Jun 2022... Using a worry free contraception that suits you is your best protection against unplanned pregnancy. Contraceptive pills are the options discussed in this fact sheet.

30 Jun 2014... A bilingual fact sheet about the female condom, including how it works as contraception, how effective it is, and how to insert and remove it. NSW contact details.

30 May 2014... Bilingual factsheet on basic information on the contraceptive implant - contact numbers only valid in NSW

31 Jul 2016... This booklet is a guide for women and girls who have been circumcised and are in need of support.

Information on how and where to get an HIV test.

01 May 2017... This leaflets provides an overview of health services available in Australia with a focus on people living with HIV/AIDS.

01 Mar 2018... Brochure covering cervical screening and self-collection for women who have experienced female genital cutting.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about libido, or sex drive. What is libido? What can affect a person's libido? When does high or low libido become an issue?

29 Aug 2019... The vulva is the delicate, hairless skin and tissue surrounding the vagina. You need to treat it with care, as it's prone to irritation.

01 Dec 2018... This video tells a client's story of visiting Family Planning NSW for sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing and treatment. The video aims to increase health literacy and promote access to reproductive and sexual health care.

31 May 2018... This factsheet lists diversity in sexuality in Easy English with a lot of illustrations.

23 Mar 2023... This factsheet explains what sex is in Easy English and with a lot of illustrations.

01 Oct 2017... This is part of a series of videos about periods, pregnancy and contraception, for newly arrived migrant and refugee women in Australia. This video provides general information about periods.

Bilingual information sheet on Tubal Sterilisation, which is a permanent form of contraception. It is an operation that women can have so that they cannot become pregnant. NSW contact details.

01 May 2019... This fact sheet provides general information about abortion and a comparison of the two methods: medical and surgical.

01 May 2019... Barrier methods of contraception include the male and female condom and the diaphragm.

01 May 2019... Emergency contraception methods include a pill which is taken up to five days after unprotected sex to reduce the chance of becoming pregnant, or having an intrauterine device fitted within five days of unprotected sex.

Contents: What is chlamydia? How do you catch chlamydia? How do you know if you have been infected with chlamydia? Is there a test for chlamydia? What is the treatment for chlamydia? Are there any complications? Do sexual partners need treatment? How is chlamydia prevented?

01 Mar 2022... Information about periods, what is it, why it happens and when.

16 Feb 2022... STIs are silent diseases that can potentially affect anyone - let's talk about it.

16 Jan 2024... This 1 - 15-second video advertisement from the Beforeplay campaign encourages people to test for sexually transmissible infections, use protection and practise safe sex.

23 Jan 2024... This fact sheet explains everything you need to know on how to keep yourself and your partners protected from sexually transmissible infections (STIs).

01 Oct 2020... Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by microorganisms (bacteria) that can cause an infection in the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract (such as the kidneys). This fact sheet explains what urinary tract infections are, how you can get them, their symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Oct 2020... Urethritis is the term used to describe inflammation in the urethra. This fact sheet explains what urethritis is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

31 Dec 2022... This document in Plain English explains that some types of sex (penis in vagina sex) can make a baby, but that it’s possible to have and enjoy sex without getting pregnant through the use of contraceptives. Contraceptives are medicines or barriers that can help to prevent a pregnancy. It explains the different types available and how a person needs to find the right one for them.

30 Jun 2014... Bilingual factsheet on basic information on the pill as a contraceptive - contact numbers only valid in NSW.

30 Apr 2020... This video is about sexual health and rights. Women and girls with disability have the right to control their own sexuality, body and relationships. 

28 Jun 2016... Contraception means prevention of pregnancy. There are a number of different methods and it is important to choose one that best meets your needs and circumstances.

30 Jun 2014... Information about the hormone-releasing inter-uterine device (IUD) form of contraception (MIRENA®). This fact sheet includes information on what an IUD is, how it works, how it is fitted and removed, who can (and can't) use it, and possible side effects. NSW contact details.

31 Jan 2024... Information on abortion, including medical and surgical abortion, what you can expect, how much it costs and where to get support. Unplanned pregnancies happen to women of all ages and backgrounds. About half the pregnancies in Australia are unplanned. Some women choose to have their baby, while others choose to end their pregnancy with an abortion.

01 May 2017... A glossary of terminology used in relation to HIV/AIDS, translated into 8 languages.

01 Sep 2018... This translated fact sheet explains how Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an extra way to protect yourself from getting HIV/AIDS. It outlines what is it and for what it is for, how long one has to take it before being protected, side effects, trying to get pregnant and taking PrEP while on other medications.