I know the ones in the know column because I have been through them for example being safe online

• Talk to someone they trust, like a parent, older sibling, teacher, or school counsellor.

• Reach out to support services for professional help:

  Kids Helpline its free, confidential counselling for young people in Australia.

  eHeadspace an online and phone support for youth mental health and relationships.

  
  

  You can set clear boundaries in the relationship and communicate how they’re feeling.

  Journal or write down experiences to help process thoughts and recognise of disrespect or harm.

  You can stop talking to the person

How would a younger person go about getting information or accesing contraception?

A younger person can get information about contraception by talking to a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher, family member. If they are worried about something they can also visit a doctor, who can give advice and help them access contraception in a private and confidential place. There are health services like Headspace or SHINE SA that provide support and information. Also other websites like Kids Helpline can also help young people learn more.

They can also go to the chemist and the over the counter to ask for help and buy the products or anything they need.

How can you ensure that everyone in the Glenunga Community can feel safe to be who they are without facing judgement?
I can try help everyone feel safe by being respectful, open-minded, and supportive of each other’s differences. This means calling out harmful jokes, avoiding stereotypes, using inclusive language, and creating spaces where people feel heard and accepted. Also check up with my friends if they are okay and stand up for them if somebody says something to them.

What messages could young people receive from viewing pornography?
If a Young person sees pornography they might get the wrong ideas about sex, relationships, and consent from pornography. This is mainly because it kind of shows unrealistic bodies, harmful gender roles, and unsafe or unhealthy behaviors. It usually doesn’t include showing trust, communication, or emotional connection, which are key parts of real-life relationships.

What are some of the potential legal, social and/or personal impacts of viewing pornography?
Legally in autralia, it is against the law for people under 18 to access pornography. but socially, it can affect how someone views others and may lead to disrespectful or unrealistic expectations in relationships. Personally impacts could lead to confusion, guilt, addiction, or pressure to act in ways you dont want to.

What are some positive outcomes of challenging discrimination and transphobia for the transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary community?
Challenging discrimination and transphobia helps create a safer and more accepting environment where transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary people can live openly and confidently. It improves their mental health, reduces the risk of bullying and harm, and allows them to access education, jobs, and healthcare without fear or shame.

How can challenging discrimination and transphobia benefit everyone in society?

it builds a more inclusive, respectful society where everyone can be and feel themselves. This benefits everyone by reducing hate, encouraging kindness, and teaching acceptance. It also helps people learn from each other’s experiences.

How it is transmitted:
STI can be spreads through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected person. It can also be passed from parent to baby during childbirth.

Symptoms:
Most people have no symptoms. but some could be having painful urination, unusual discharge, pelvic pain, or bleeding between periods.

2 x Australian Statistics:

• "estimated that one in 27 young females in Australia had chlamydia at some point in 2022, It equates to over 91,000 young women,” says Dr McGregor. (https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/news/sexually-transmissible-infections-are-rise-australia-syphilis-rates-tripling-over-decade#:~:text=Chlamydia%20was%20the%20most%20frequently%20notified%20STI,2022%2C%20with%20less%20than%20half%20being%20diagnosed.)

• about 16% of Australians have had an STI in their lifetime (https://www.health.gov.au/topics/sexual-health/about#:~:text=about%2016%25%20of%20Australians%20have,95%25%20for%20infectious%20syphilis.)

  
  

Cure/Treatment/Vaccination:
Chlamydia is curable with antibiotics. but there is currently no vaccine available.

Prevention Methods:
Using condoms during sex, getting regular STI tests, and having you can have open conversations with sexual partners can help prevent the spread of chlamydia.

Common Myths/Facts:

• Myth: You can catch chlamydia from a toilet seat.
  Fact: Chlamydia can only be passed through sexual contact.

• Myth: You’ll know if you have it.
  Fact: Most people don’t show symptoms, which is why testing is important.