STIs are infections that are transmitted by sexual contact. They have different causes, symptoms, and ways of treating them. There are things you can do to try and prevent STIs, and if you've had sex, it's imp...
CHECK IT OUTClah-mid-ee-ah (bacteria) Chlamydia is sometimes known as a “silent disease”. This is because people can have the disease without having any obvious Chlamydia symptoms and signs. This makes it easy for an inf...
CHECK IT OUTGon-ah-ree-ah (bacteria) What is Gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrheae. It’s a pretty tough bug that’s resistant to some antibiotics. Fortunately in Australia, we can ...
CHECK IT OUTHepatitis is basically inflammation of the liver. The liver is responsible for assisting with digestion of food, storing nutrients, helping your body detox and producing essential substances to help the cells in t...
READ THE STORYWhat do you do when your mate tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted? Sexual assault is sadly something that is fairly common in Australia, with some experts saying that as many as 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 wom...
READ THE STORYSTI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) tests are there to protect us and the people we care about, so why is no-one getting tested? It’s date night, and you’re about to head out to meet up with that special someo...
READ THE STORYOur music section is about helping you to think about the positive ways and impact of your music engagement. What music is helpful? Which songs positively impact you? Which are perhaps not so helpful? Explore playlists other young people have created as a positive tool for certain times in their day...
What do you want music to do...Need a boost? Tune into these playlists full of music to lift you up! Explore playlists which other young people have created to give their mood a boost ...
VIEW PLAYLISTSGet your morning shot of music and help kick start your day. Explore playlists which other young people have created help get them up and going in the morning...
VIEW PLAYLISTSMusic that presses your energy button and gets you up and moving. Explore playlists which other young people have created to help them get active ...
VIEW PLAYLISTSBeing involved in your community has so many benefits for you and your community - a sense of belonging, helping make a positive impact which in turn can make you feel great too, opens up opportunities and builds skills, friendships and new experiences. TINO is a project of the Australian Lions Wellbeing Foundation. Through their own projects and programs of the wider Lions Network there are lots of ways you can get involved.
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