About this project
FPQ is currently offering training in the area of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexual health promotion with young people. This training can be customised to suit the needs of organisations and services accessed by young people. Training is also available as a self-directed learning package, based on the HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexual health promotion with young people CD, revised in 2008.
Training content
Sexuality, health and risk behaviours
- Sexuality and sexual health
- Attitudes and values
- Young people, risk taking and protective behaviours
Information and communication
- Contraception
- Unplanned pregnancy
- Sexual violence
- HIV/AIDS, sexually transmissible infections and hepatitis C
- Reducing the risk
- Communication
Issues and interventions
- Prioritising HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexual health for young people
- Legislation and policy issues
- HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexual health interventions
- Responding to specific groups and issues
Resource materials
The HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexual health promotion with young people CD is a self-directed, activity-based learning resource available now from FPQ. It focuses on working effectively with young people in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Hepaitis C and sexual health promotion.
The resource includes learning activities, links to resources and a range of materials. There is an assessment and accreditation option available. This involves completion of a workbook and a workplace based activity.
This training is available free for non-government youth organisations, school based youth health nurses, Aboriginal health workers, child and youth mental health services and other Queensland Health employees. Training for other services and organisations can be negotiated.