Sydney Sexual Health Centre
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
EP 51 - Stigma and Healthcare Workers
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is World AIDS Day 2024. The theme for this year is "It starts with me", showing that we all have a role to play in reducing HIV related stigma. ...
EP 50 - Menopause and Sex Work
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we discuss menopause and how it impacts sexual health. This is particularly relevant to people doing sex work that we s...
EP 49 - Thrush, BV, and Other Presentations That Aren't STIs
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we discuss some of the common presentations we see at Sydney Sexual Health Centre that aren't necessarily sexually tran...
EP 48 -Doxy-PEP: Bite sized update
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short update you'll hear about the evidence for Doxy-PEP, who might be suitable, and the risks/benefits involved. All in under 15 minutes! Mo...
EP 47 - HIV Testing Week 2024
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HIV Testing Week occurs every year during the first week of June. This health awareness week aims to encourage clinicians to incorporate HIV testing i...
EP 46 - Sex On Premises Venues
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a steamy look at what it is like to offer sexual health testing in a sex on premises venue (SOPV). First we meet Ty, one of th...
EP 45 - Person-centred Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trans and gender diverse healthcare is often seen as a niche specialty. Though there are things that we can all be doing to make sure we are affirming...
EP 44 - Professional Profile: Bronwyn Leece
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet Bronwyn Leece. Bronwyn has worked in sexual health promotion since the 1980s. She shares her experiences of working in sexual ...
Ep 43 - Heterosexuals and HIV
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet Mel, a heterosexual woman living with HIV who was diagnosed in western Sydney. She is a mum, works fulltime, and is on the bo...
EP 42 - Where Sexual Health Nursing Can Take You
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we meet Clinical Nurse Specialist Cherie Bennett. Cherie wears many hats, including being a sessional academic at the University of ...
EP 41 - Youth Friendliness
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join us as SESLHD's Stanya Sharota and youth peer educator Anna Danyushevsky share crucial tips on creating youth-friendly se...
EP 40 - The Myths of Syphilis
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Syphilis has been shrouded in myth and stigma over the centuries. Here in Australia we have been seeing increased cases of this disease that used to b...
EP 39 - Monkeypox and the Vaccination Hub
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we discuss Monkeypox. First Dr. Katie Burkitt takes us through the symptoms, how to keep yourself and your partners sa...
EP 38 - The SSHC Nutrition Clinic
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the podcast I am joined by Lia and Jane, accredited practicing dietitians who work at the Albion Centre and at a new SSHC clinic on...
EP 37 - Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Schools
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although sexual health and consent is included in the national education curriculum and relevant state curriculums, the implementation can be variabl...
EP 36 - World Hepatitis Day 2022: Hep B
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is World Hepatitis Day 2022. in this podcast we'll take a closer look at hepatitis B. Hep b impacts a large number of people in Australia, partic...
EP 35 - Vaping, tobacco cessation, and smoking: what you need to know.
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know smoking is bad for us, but what about vaping? For World No Tobacco Day 2022 we are investigating vaping and the evidence for its use in h...
EP 34 - Equitable Access in Sexual Healthcare
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how sexual health services can work towards reducing inequities in health outcomes for the consumers that we see. Joining ...
EP 33 - Close The Gap Day 2022
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Close the Gap Day 2022 we meet some people working to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health. In this podcast I am joined by...
EP 32 - Herpes
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Herpes. Is it really so bad? To help answer the question I am joined by Samantha Blake from the Sexual Health Info Link (SHIL) and Stephanie de Vries...
EP 31 - World AIDS Day 2021: Stigma and its Impact on People Living With HIV
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is World AIDS Day 2021. Stigma reduction has become an increasingly important part of the NSW HIV strategy. Though what is it? What can we do ab...
EP 30 - Our New Co-Morbidity Clinic for People Living with HIV
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear about the new SSHC co-morbidity screening clinic for people living with HIV. It is designed to work collaboratively with gener...
EP 29 - Hepatitis Awareness Week 2021: Eliminating Hep C from prisons and the community
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Hepatitis Awareness Week 2021 we are exploring some of the great work being done to meet the goal of eliminating Hep C in NSW by 2028. Marian Blo...
EP 28 - Co-designing for Sexual Health: Developing the International Student Health Hub
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The International Student Health Hub is a resource that has been developed to share sexual and reproductive health information with international stud...
EP 27 - Professional Profile: Professor Basil Donovan
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another professional profile. In this episode we meet Professor Basil Donovan. Basil has been a part of Sydney Sexual Health Centre since ...
EP 26 - The Waiting Room Project: Human Papillomavirus and the art of Joselo Ortiz.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here at SSHC we run a project where we display art in the waiting room to help reduce the anxiety that consumers may be feeling when visiting the clin...
EP 25 - World AIDS Day 2020: Overcoming Social Isolation
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has seen a lot of changes due to Covid-19. For some people living with HIV, the social distancing restrictions have led to an increase in social ...
EP 24 - The "war on bottoms" - Fighting the poppers ban
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Poppers, also known as Amyl, are names given to chemicals of the class Alkyl Nitrites. They are used by many gay and bisexual men as they have a relax...
EP 23 - World Hepatitis Day 2020: Elimination of Hep C
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is World Hepatitis Day. This episode explores the exciting news that there is now a cure for Hepatitis C. Though there is still a long way to ...
EP 22 - Professional Profile: Douglas Knox
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first professional profile as part of our podcast series. In this episode we meet Douglas Knox and discuss his early career in Scotlan...
EP 21 - you[TEST] - Hooking up in the time of COVID
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the podcast I speak with ACON's Director for HIV and Sexual Health, Matthew Vaughan, about their recommendations for gay men to sto...
EP 20 - CovidSafe? Hunting Covid-19 with the SESLHD Public Health Unit
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the podcast we take a break from our regular sexual health focused content to talk about covid-19. Many non-essential health worker...
EP 19 - National Close the Gap Day - Closing the Gap in Sexual Health
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast marks National Close the Gap Day 2020. We are sharing some stories of people who are working towards closing the gap in ...
EP 18 - Positive Impact For HIV: Nursing On The Frontlines
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast marks World AIDS Day 2019. We are sharing some stories of people who have made a positive impact for people living with HI...
EP 17 - Resistance fighters: Antimicrobial resistance in sexual health
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! We've just wrapped up World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which is held ev...
EP 16 - Co-design and consumer engagement: successes in sexual health
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! You might be familiar with some of the innovative services that have co...
EP 15 - A cervix update for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! It's Gynaecological Cancers Awareness Month and we're talking cervical ...
EP 14 - What do health professionals need to know about PrEP?
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, was listed on the Pharmaceutical Ben...
EP 13 - Exciting times: Hepatitis Awareness Week 2018
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! Hepatitis Awareness Week falls at the end of July every year. Right now...
EP 12 - On call with the Sydney Sexual Health Centre nursing team
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This month, we're giving you an insight into the people who form the ver...
EP 11 - Give a little. Change a lot. National Volunteer Week and sexual health.
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! For National Volunteer Week, we're talking volunteering in the HIV and s...
EP 10 - Youth Week: Making sex ed and consent accessible for young people
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This episode goes live during Youth Week, so we're discussing strategies...
EP 9 - S-Check at SSHC: Sex, drugs and psychosocial support
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! To mark the launch of our new S-Check program for stimulant users at our...
EP 8 -National Sexual Health Week: HPV and vaccination
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! For National Sexual Health Week, we're talking about HPV (warts and all)...
EP 7 - World AIDS Day 2017
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This episode focusses on World AIDS Day, which is held on the 1st of Dec...
EP 6 - Mental Health Month
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! It's Mental Health Month this month, so we're talking about the intersec...
EP 5 - Sexual health in general practice
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fifth episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! In this episode, we're talking about sexual health in the general practic...
EP 4 - Dental Health Week and HIV
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fourth episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This episode ties into Dental Health Week, which is held in the first fu...
EP 3 - Hepatitis Awareness Week
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This episode ties into Hepatitis Awareness Week, which is held at the end...
EP 2 - HIV Testing Week
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! This episode ties into HIV Testing Week in NSW, which runs from the 1st ...
EP 1 - My Health, Our Family.
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the new Sydney Sexual Health Centre podcast! We're launching this new podcast series to tie into the International Da...