Professionals

Maryborough District Health Service – Community Health Nursing

Support in relation to sexual health concerns and support to link to other services. Community Health Nursing can also provide education sessions at schools and training organisations. Phone MDHS General Intake: 5461 0333, press 1 to be put through to Community Services and ask to speak to the Intake Worker. Or; Visit Maryborough District Health […]

Morning-After Pill

The Morning-After Pill is birth control that can be used up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex, to prevent pregnancy. Costs vary from $30 to $65. Young people can access the morning-after pill, by visiting their local pharmacy. They do not need a prescription.

Maryborough Education Centre – School Nurse Service

Workers may like to refer students to the School Nurse for information relating to contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and other sexual health related issues. For contraception, pap smears and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) and other sexual health related assistance, find local General Practitioners under the Medical Support Tab.

Alcohol and Drug related websites to share or discuss with young people

For information on Alcohol: http://au.reachout.com/tough-times/alcohol-and-other-drugs/alcohol#articles For information on Party Drugs & Other Drugs: http://au.reachout.com/tough-times/alcohol-and-other-drugs/party-drugs For general information from the Australian Drug Foundation for Workers, Parents and Young People: http://www.adf.org.au/

Maryborough District Health Service

Maryborough District Health Service Hospital reception provide free condoms

For Teachers

Webpage for teachers: http://lovegoodbadugly.com/for-teachers/