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People you can talk with
Programs for men and women
Support for children and young adults
Support for people with a disability
People you can talk with
Your local GP is a good place to start and they can refer you to any specialist services that you may need.
SHine SA offers a therapeutic counselling service by professional sexual health counsellors for individuals, couples and families.
If you want to talk to someone about your sexual health but feel more at ease with a phone conversation than face-to-face contact, you can:
- phone the Sexual Healthline on 1300 883 793
- or if you live in country South Australia - phone 1800 188 171 for free.
Sexual Healthline nurses are able to put you in contact with health services in your area if ongoing support is needed.
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If you are looking for services for men or women, including for gay, lesbian, bisexual, same sex attracted and transgender people. SA Health has information about a range of programs that may suit you.
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Support for children and young adults
The Second Story provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL sexual health services specially for young people aged 12 to 25 years.
Topics about sex and your health relevant for young adults are on the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service website.
If you are aged 12 to 25 years - phone the Youth Healthline confidential service on 1300 13 17 19 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia). Young people can ring for information about health issues including:
- relationships
- sexual health
- sexuality and identity.
If you need information about where to get help as a victim of rape or sexual assault, both Youth Healthline and The Second Story have counselling services available.
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Support for people with a disability
Sexual health education, resources and support for people with a disability and their parents, carers and workers are provided by SHine SA. A guide on friendships and dating can also be found on their website.
To contact SHine SA phone 8300 5300 or email info@shinesa.org.au.
If you're a client of Disability Services you can phone 1300 786 117 or contact your local Disability Services office to speak to someone. Disability Services may be able to link you with support groups or health services in your area.
If you are not a Disability Services client see the eligibility and referrals page.
The disability library and information service can also help you to find publications on many disability-related topics. Loans are free of charge.
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More information
Other websites
Find a health service in South Australia - SA Health
The Second Story - Women's and Children's Health Network
Youth Healthline - Women's and Children's Health Network
SHine SA