SHINE SA

We loved hosting SHINE SA's very first Feast Festival event, Trivia SEXtravaganza with SHINE SA! This year, we promised bigger and bolder and we hope we delivered. We welcomed our Quiz Queen and drag artist, Kane Enable in the Pacific Cultures Gallery of the South Australian Museum, to test our knowledge on all things sexual and reproductive health.❣️ Big thank you to Ashum Owen for her welcome to country. To each of our attendees - sector colleagues, staff and friends - thank you for bringing high energy, fierce competition and immaculate vibes.🔥 Big shout out to all the businesses who donated trivia and silent auction prizes: Olive and Bee, V Supple, SAMESH, Mollydooker Wines, SkyCity Adelaide, RAA, Charlesworth Nuts, Serafino Wines, Rainbow Adelaide Crows, Two Sisters Cafe, Adult Bliss Erotic Boutique, Holey Moley.

Are you passionate about sexual and reproductive health, relationship wellbeing, and making a real impact in your community? We have an exciting opportunity for two educators to join our Schools Education and Support Team on a temporary basis. In these roles you will be responsible for increasing the capacity of principals, teachers and school communities to promote and improve the sexual health knowledge and wellbeing of school students. You’ll contribute to: ✨ the development of curriculum ✨ development of resources ✨ supporting schools to build the confidence and capability to deliver comprehensive relationships and sexual health education. We have a: 🖊️ 1.0 FTE position available (19 January 2026 - 15 January 2027) - apply here: https://lnkd.in/gncRmyit 🖊️ .08 FTE position available (19 January 2026 - 19 March 2027) - apply here: https://lnkd.in/gvYfJmei

We’re proud to share SHINE SA’s latest Annual Impact Report, reflecting on a big year of working toward improving access to sexual and reproductive health across South Australia. 🎉 From implementing new inclusive health services that reach more South Australians to empowering individuals through education, our achievements wouldn’t be possible without the collective support of our community, sector partners, and passionate staff. 📊 Key Highlights: 🌟 14,285 STI/BBV tests were provided to clients - an 11% increase year on year nearly double the 2022 total 🌟 960 teachers/educators completed our relationships and sexual health education training 🌟 289 nurses/midwives completed sexual and reproductive health training 🌟 947 clients accessed our new Walk-in and Wait Clinic 📱 Our social impact reached new heights with over 9 millon views on TikTok and 515,953 website visits! 🏢 Our new service, With Respect Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Counselling Service for LGBTIQA+ People supported over 30 clients over the year. 🤳 The new Telehealth Self-Collect Cervical Screening Service saw 11.5% of tests return a positive result for HPV compared to the national average of 7% - cases that may have otherwise gone undetected. Thank you to all our supporters, dedicated staff and collaborators who have helped make our achievements possible! 🌟 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gzHw9HxK

As public debate continues around access to abortion, SHINE SA reaffirms our unwavering commitment to reproductive rights, bodily autonomy and compassionate, evidence-based care. Every person deserves the right to make informed decisions about their own body, their health and their future free from judgment, unnecessary barriers and political interference.   Access to safe and legal abortion is essential to health, equality and dignity - we thank those who continue to speak up and advocate for our rights to safe and accessible abortion care. SHINE SA stands firmly with our communities, healthcare professionals and all who support reproductive choice and the right to bodily autonomy.

🖤💛❤️ 2025 Mooditj Leader Training Graduates on Kaurna country 🖤💛❤️ Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Mooditj Leader Training in Port Adelaide! A huge thank you to our friends at Sexual Health Quarters who delivered this training. Sponsored by SHINE SA this training supported workers and educators to develop skills to support Aboriginal young people (aged 10–14) with knowledge around relationships, resilience, and sexual health. We’re proud to have had the opportunity again this year to sponsor workers from across South Australia from a diverse workforce to participate in Mooditj Leader Training. Thank you to our participants, we can't wait to see the positive impact you’ll have in your communities!

Each year, SHINE SA staff and friends celebrate the LGBTIQA+ communities of South Australia by attending Pride March - and this year was no different. 🌈 We're proud to march alongside community members and our friends at SAMESH, SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance, Thorne Harbour Health SA and many other organisations. #PrideAdelaide #PrideMarch2025

Last week, the SHINE SA team presented on their latest work at the SA Population Health Conference, hosted by Public Health Association of Australia. 👏 Our Aboriginal Community Education Coordinator Holly and Sara from the Communications and Marketing team presented on the Stay Lubly, Get Tested campaign, a recent collaboration between the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia and SHINE SA. Their presentation highlighted the strengths of partnership and co-design to create culturally relevant health promotion. It was a great opportunity to share their experiences and results from the campaign. SHINE SA’s Executive Manager, Clinical and Counselling Services, Jess also presented alongside Camilla from Preventive Health SA about the Telehealth Self-Collect Cervical Screening pilot - in just 180 seconds! Their presentation highlighted the successful partnership between our organisations and the impact this service has had so far.   

Big news for contraception access in Australia 💊✨ On 1 November, Australians will have subsidised access to the NuvaRing - a brand of the contraceptive vaginal ring available in Australia. Health Minister Mark Butler confirms it will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The change will reduce the cost of this contraceptive option, making it more affordable for tens of thousands of people who already using it and making it an accessible option for those considering the NuvaRing.  This is a positive step forward in providing Australians with more when it comes to contraception. If you'd like to learn about the contraceptive vaginal ring, read our Fact Sheet here: https://lnkd.in/gudvVQiu Learn more about the NuvaRing on the PBS: https://lnkd.in/gF2Ti954

Get ready to test your knowledge on all things sexual and reproductive health at SHINE SA's Feast Festival event, ✨ Trivia SEXtravaganza with SHINE SA! ✨ The one and only Kane Enable (drag artist and sexual health advocate!) will be our quiz queen for the evening, bringing their signature charm and wit to the stage. 💅 What to expect? 💥 high energy 🤼 fierce competition 🏆 plenty of fun prizes! Buy a ticket: https://lnkd.in/gQZ5URhc

We’re excited to share that we’re working with Sexual Health Quarters (WA-based) to host a three-day Mooditj Leader Training in Port Adelaide! Mooditj is a:   ✨ noongar word meaning good ✨ resilience, relationships and sexual health education program for young Aboriginal people aged about 10-14 years. ✨ fantastic opportunity for educators and workers who work with young Aboriginal people to teach relationships and sexual health education.   P.S. we’re offering sponsorship to educators and workers across South Australia that will cover travel, accommodation, and training costs.   There are limited places that SHINE SA and Sexual Health Quarters (WA-based) can accommodate.    Date: 28 - 30 October 2025 Cost: FREE Location: Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre, 1300 Old Port Road, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015   Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gJNHyKUU