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Youth
Services at FPV
FPV
has youth services at the Action Centre, Box Hill and across
Victoria
Services
provided at FPV's Action Centre include:
Education
Our
educators see clients on an individual and/or group basis
either formally or informally. The issues are wide ranging
and the services cover all of Victoria. An example of our
services include Juvenile Justice group work on responsible
sexual behaviour, young gay and lesbian peer support programs,
work with disadvantaged schools on sexuality issues especially
around HIV/AIDS, IV drug use and same sex attracted young
people.
FPV
also provides an extensive sexual health program in the
primary, secondary and tertiary education sector.
Counselling
We
provide a number of counselling services and see clients
for sexual assault counselling, pregnancy
counselling and sexual identity
counselling.
Contraceptive
Advice/Decision Making
We
consult with young people about all their contraception
requirements from emergency contraception to the Intra-Uterine
Device. We also have a licence to dispense contraceptive
items from the Centre at a discount.
Sexually
transmitted infections (STIs)
HIV/AIDS
Hep A, B & C
We
see a large proportion of our client group for the treatment
or counselling for STIs. This ranges from chlamydia
to HIV, Hep B & C and vaccination.
YAK
Yak
is a social support group for young men and women who are
attracted to others of the same sex. Some of the participants
identify as gay or lesbian, others as bisexual, whilst some
prefer the term queer. Some are unsure of their sexual identity,
confused about who they are, or reluctant to pigeonhole themselves
with a particular identity. Yak aims to create a safe place
for these diverse young people to meet and discuss a range
of issues in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
Check
out our information on
supporting
same sex attracted young people
A
common thread that links access and service provision
is the
perception of a safe environment and confidentiality for
young people.
Confidentiality
remains an important issue for rural youths includes lack
of public transport, infrequent hours of ocal services, conservative
rural attitudes, etc., which lend to increased difficulty
with maintaining confidentiality.
Services
provided at FPV Action Centre and Box Hill
FPV
client services are available for young clients under
the age of
25yrs at the Action Centre. Over 25s may attend the Box Hill
Service.
All
services are confidential and with experiences doctors and
nurses in sexual and reproductive health. All staff are sensitive
to the needs of those who find it difficult to access mainstream
services
The
range of services include: Well Women’s Clinic, pre-pregnancy
information, pregnancy testing and counselling, Pap smears
and breast checks and fertility consultations.
SEXUAL
HEALTH FOR MEN AND WOMEN:
Information,
testing and treatments for sexually transmitted infections
Including Chlamydia, Herpes and all STI’s, HIV/AIDS testing
and counselling.
CONTRACEPTIVE
SERVICES INCLUDING:
Information
and advice on options for emergency contraception, contraceptive
pill, and Depo-Provera. Barrier methods including diaphragms,
condoms and dams. Implanon itting and removal of inter
uterine
devices IUD, Referral for sterilisation (female and male).
INFORMATION,
TESTING AND VACCINATIONS:
For
Hepatitis A, B (no vaccination for Hep C) and Rubella.
CONFIDENTIAL
TELEPHONE INFORMATION SERVICE
MONDAY
TO FRIDAY 9.30AM TO 12.00PM DAILY
TEL:9257 0100
Reliable
information about Sexual and Reproductive Health. You are
able to ask advice about any of our services.
CLINICS
Box
Hill
901 Whitehorse Road
Box Hill, Victoria, 3128
Appointments available am only; drop-in service 1.00 - 4.00pm
daily; Wednesday evening open to 9.00pm
phone: 03 9257 0100
Fax: 03 9257 0111
Email: fpv@fpv.org.au
Action
Centre
Level 1, 94 Elizabeth St
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Drop-in service 12.00 - 5.00pm daily
Phone: 03 9654 4766
Fax:03 9650 8567
Freecall: 1800-013-952
OUTREACH CLINICS
Shepparton
Alternate Friday mornings 9.30am-1pm
Goulburn Valley Health, Specialist Consulting Suites, Graham
St Shepparton
Ph
5832 2460
Hoppers
Crossing
Youth Resource Centre
82 Derrimut Rd
Hoppers Crossing
Ph
9742 8155
Cranbourne
Integrated Care Centre
140-154 Sladen St
Cranbourne
Ph 5990 6789
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