Well, Well, Well

6 Feb 2023

Cervical Screening – Self Collection

Cancer, Health, Non binary, Sexual Health, Trans & Gender Diverse, Uncategorized, Women's Health

Jacinta and Rachel chat to Gabe Curtis, a nurse at Equinox, the peer led trans, gender diverse and nonbinary (TGDNB) health service operated by Thorne Harbour Health. Gabe explains the newest method of cervical screening which is self collection, and also discusses the importance of informed consent and trauma-informed practice for all cervical screenings and health care in general.

Cervical screening is an important screening test for cancer for all people with a cervix.

For more information about cervical screening, Cancer Council Victoria have an information page for LGBTIQ people here.

 

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21 Nov 2024

Indie Porn – Revolution, Regulation, and Resistance

Education, Government & Organizations, Health, Legal, Policy, Research, Sex & Sexuality, Sex Work, Sexual Health

Jack and Rachel speak to Dr Zarha Stardust about her latest book, Indie Porn - Revolution, Regulation, and Resistance, which ...

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Style and Spirit Opening Night & Picnic in the Park

Advocacy and Activism, Art, Festival, Health, HIV, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), World AIDS Day

In early November, the Style and Spirit Exhibition was opened at the David Roche Gallery to explore the life and ...

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Flourish After 50 and World AIDS Day

Advocacy and Activism, Ageing, Community, Health, HIV, Men's Health, Sex & Sexuality, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), Women's Health, Women's Health, World AIDS Day

Rachel and Joel chat with Sue West from Flourish After 50 about her upcoming workshops for LGBTIQ women and Cal ...