United Nations Sustainable Development
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Sexual and reproductive health care services for students. Provide students access to sexual and reproductive health-care services including information and education services.
UniSC provides free access to a suite of sexual health services to ensure students and the community can access confidential, safe, and non-judgemental care. These services include sexual health checks, contraception advice, and support for practicing safe sex. UniSC emphasizes the importance of regular sexual health checks, especially for those who are sexually active, to prevent and manage sexually transmissible infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and HIV/AIDS.
UniSC also offers free resources and support for safe sex practices, highlighting the use of barrier contraceptives such as condoms to prevent both pregnancies and STIs. Students and staff are provided with detailed information on what to expect during a sexual health check, including discussions about sexual orientation, sexual practices, and potential symptoms. It also stresses the importance of open communication with sexual partners about safe sex to protect both parties’ health.
UniSC addresses issues of sexual assault and harassment, providing resources and support for those affected. The university’s free sexual health services are available across multiple campus regions, including Caboolture, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, and Gympie. For international students, there is a dedicated International Student Health Hub to ensure they receive the necessary care and support.
Summary
The University of the Sunshine Coast offers confidential and comprehensive sexual health services, including health checks, contraception advice, and support for safe sex practices, across multiple campuses.
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