The Nitty Gritty Face-to-Face Course: Specialised Reproductive and Sexual Health Training for Youth Workers

Do you work with young people in a youth service or community setting?

Feeling uncomfortable or unsure speaking to young people about sexual health?

Looking for up to date information and resources for workers and clients?

Want to learn about supporting good sexual health in particular groups of young people?

Youth workers and others who work closely with young people have the potential to support them to develop positive attitudes and make informed decisions about relationships, sexuality and sexual health. This course identifies opportunities and strategies for workers to talk about sexual health with young people within their role so that they can confidently guide clients to find reliable sources of information or make referrals to relevant services.

Participants will develop or enhance their knowledge of specific areas of reproductive and sexual health affecting young people and their relationships.  The course focuses on developing inclusive and appropriate strategies to work effectively with young people, especially those groups who are at risk of poor sexual health outcomes, including young people with disability, LGBTIQ, CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

Topics include:

• Defining and negotiating consent
• The low-down on STIs
• Contraceptive options
• Communicating with young people about reproductive and sexual health

Supporting good sexual health when working with specific groups:

• Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Young people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds
• Young people with disability
• Young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer people

This course builds on and complements ‘Sticky Stuff’ training, also supported by NSW Health.