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Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria is a non-profit organisation that focuses on sexual and reproductive health care, education and advocacy.

Vision and mission

With over 50 years in operation Sexual Health Victoria's vision is to improve everyone's reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing in Victoria and beyond.

How Sexual Health Victoria can help

  • SHV has two Victorian based sexual health clinics.
  • SHV delivers reproductive and sexual health training clinics.
  • SHV offers training programs and professional development for medical professionals.
  • SHV provides professional development for teachers and youth/community workers.
  • SHV delivers relationships and sexuality education in schools.
  • SHV conducts research and provides advocacy support in the sexual health sector.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1800 013 952 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs and apps and tools

  • IRL — A free sexual health taboo-free app for youth.
  • Doing’IT’ Podcast for parents, carers and teachers on talking to youth about sex and growing up.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: May 2022

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