Free Sexual Health Professional Development Opportunities
Family Planning Victoria is pleased to be offering a single round of education opportunities for professionals working within Local Government Areas where the populations are most at need of reproductive and sexual health care.
There are 2 final sessions for professionals in the Grampians region. Register quickly, places are limited.
Ballarat 14 April
Termination of Pregnancy and Contraception Information
Melbourne 30-31 May
Sexual and Reproductive Health First Aid Scholarship
Sexual and Reproductive Health First Aid Scholarship
30-31 May
Family Planning Victoria
901 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
A non-clinical course designed for social workers, youth workers and other allied health professionals and service providers who provide sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Participating in this course will enable you to provide sexual and reproductive health information to clients, particularly young people, for improved health outcomes.
Applications for this single scholarship covering the cost of the course can be made by sending a letter addressing the below criteria, along with your CV, to ceu@fpv.org.au
The following criteria will be considered in awarding scholarships.
Please note – applicants are not required to meet all criteria
Rural/remote work
Working in Aboriginal Health Services
Working with CALD/refugee communities
High adolescent pregnancy rates
Areas that have high STI/BBV rates
Working with diverse communities
Work at least 2 days per week in clinical setting within relevant postcode area
Supervise others eg: GP supervisor, nurse preceptor
Willingness to educate others in their area/clinic
Work with young people
Strong interest in reproductive and sexual health
For nurses, evidence of professional development undertaken in related area