SEXtember at The University of Newcastle
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Join us online from 17 to 30 September 2023 for a festival of celebrating, questioning and exploring every aspect of sex, intimacy and relationships presented in collaboration with UNSW. Register now for a huge range of information sessions !
How to make the most of your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Monday 18th September | 12pm - 1pm AEST
Join Medibank's exclusive event and unlock the secrets to maximising your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) benefits while studying in Australia. Get the chance to ask all your questions directly to Medibank reps!
How to make use of your OSHC - Presented by Medibank Private
Contraception including Emergency Contraception - Presented by Family Planning NSW
- Thursday 21st September | 2pm - 3pm
Find out more about methods of contraception that are available; where to get them and how to decide which method might work best for you. Register here.
Relationships and Consent - Presented by Family Planning NSW
- Thursday 21st September | 3pm - 4pm
Navigating and making decisions about intimate relationships can be challenging. Find out how to identify the hallmarks of a healthy relationship and learn about positive active consent and how to communicate about it. Register here.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing - Presented by Family Planning NSW
- Thursday 21st September | 4pm - 4.30pm
Find out what is involved with an STI check. All your questions answered confidentially - what to expect, where and how often to get tested and what happens with the results. Register here.
Beyond Binary: Celebrating Bi+ Visibility - Presented by the ALLY network
- Friday 22nd September | 12md - 1pm AEST
Listen to diverse personal stories and strategies for overcoming challenges in the community on Bi+ Visibility Day. Through Bi+ individuals and allies' voices, discover the significance of representation in our society.
Naughty & Nice: Q&A with Georgia Grace the Sex Coach
- Tuesday 26th September | 6pm - 7pm AEST
Discover the best of both worlds with Georgia Grace the sex coach, where you can anonymously explore your burning questions about relationships, intimacy, and sexual wellbeing with a seasoned expert.
Let's talk: Navigating conversations about Sex and Consent with your kids - Presented by the Mental Health First Aid Network
- Thursday 28th September | 12md - 1pm AEST
In this MHFA Network Lunch & Learn, Dr Melissa Kang, medical doctor, author and dolly doctor, explores how to engage your child in conversations around consent, sexuality and experimentation.
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Sunday 17 September 2023
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.