http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml The latest news from Family Planning Queensland (FPQ). To subscribe to this feed, add http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml to your RSS reader. en-us http://www.fpq.com.au/images/index_slice1.gif http://www.fpq.com.au/feed.xml http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ChildrenPoliticalFootballs.pdf#49 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ChildrenPoliticalFootballs.pdf#49 Children learn about sexuality from the day they are born in all the interactions they have with the people they are in relationships with. Children also learn about sexuality from media sources and in the culture they inhabit. Most parents and carers want their children to feel positive about their sexuality as they grow and develop. Most parents recognise the lifelong benefits of communicating openly and honestly with their children. Wed, 21 July 2010 16:14:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_IndigHealthYouthDay.pdf#48 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_IndigHealthYouthDay.pdf#48 To protect our future and engage young people and their families in sexual health and relationships information, Mamu Health Service and Family Planning Queensland, in collaboration with Queensland Health, are hosting an Indigenous Youth Health Day at Warrina Lakes, Innisfail, on Wednesday, 21st July 2010. The day will be full of activities for youth and their families, with local entertainment, student dance groups and an inspirational MC for the day. Fri, 16 July 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/audiovideo/ABCSexualAssaultIntJune10.mp3#47 http://www.fpq.com.au/audiovideo/ABCSexualAssaultIntJune10.mp3#47 On 2 June, Dr Gary Foster of Living Well and Nick Wymarra of Wuchopperen , two featured speakers from the Family Planning Queensland Cairns Sexual Assault Service forum, 'Lifting the Lid: Supporting men who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse', were interviewed by ABC Far North Queensland's Fiona Sewell, on her program 'Mornings with Fiona Sewell'. You may listen to the ABC interview here, to learn more about the issues unique to men who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, and the importance of developing tailored services and resources to help them heal. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:35:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/PS_Sexualisation_SUBMISSION.pdf#46 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/PS_Sexualisation_SUBMISSION.pdf#46 FPQ's submission to the 2008 Senate Inquiry into the sexualisation of children Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:02:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ChildrenInCare4June2010.pdf#45 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_ChildrenInCare4June2010.pdf#45 In Queensland, there are more than 7900 children and young people in care. Compared to other young people, children and young people in care have: Higher rates of earlier onset of sexual activity; Higher rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and earlier pregnancy; Higher rates of sexual abuse; and Less recorded access to sexual health services and information. To begin to address these concerns, Family Planning Queensland and the Department of Communities - Child Safety Services launched the Children and Young People in Care: Sexual Health Matters project last year. The project is now drawing to a close. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:40:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_LiftingTheLid.pdf#44 http://www.fpq.com.au/pdf/media/MR_LiftingTheLid.pdf#44 Boys and men are victims of sexual assault and abuse, but frequently do not report the incident due to the shame and stigma associated with it. Family Planning Queensland’s Cairns Sexual Assault Service is convening a forum this June in an effort to raise awareness about male survivors and discuss how to tailor services to meet their unique needs. Fri, 21 May 2010 14:50:00 +1000 http://www.fpq.com.au/teachers/network/video.php#43 http://www.fpq.com.au/teachers/network/video.php#43 Teachers in special education provide a snapshot of their sexuality education lessons. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:40:00 +1000