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ANNUAL SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT
REPORT 2018|2019 LEADING THE WAY IN IMPROVING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY
SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT Supported by funding from the ACT Government and the generosity of our clients and donors.
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YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS 02 6247 3077 INFORMATION SHFPACT.ORG.AU
• Cervical Screening and HPV Vaccine • Breast checks and breast awareness education • STI and HIV screening, checks and advice • Reproductive and sexual health services • IUDs and other long acting contraceptive options
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• Canberra Menopause Centre • Sexual difficulties and contraception services • Services for people with disabilities • Fertility issues and pre-conception advice • Emergency contraception / Morning After Pill
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GET INVOLVED ABOUT SHFPACT FRIENDS OF SHFPACT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEERS & STUDENT PLACEMENTS
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OUR PURPOSE
PRIORITY POPULATIONS
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SHFPACT’S AREAS OF WORK SHFPACT’S VALUES, PRINCIPLES & APPROACH OUR STRATEGIC VISION STRATEGIC GOALS 2019-2023
COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE REPORT COUNCIL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
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PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS
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CONCESSIONS POLICY & BULK-BILLED SERVICES ACT HEALTH FUNDED SERVICES OUTREACH CLINICAL SERVICES UNPLANNED PREGNANCY COUNSELLING REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING NURSE & MIDWIFERY EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA MIDWIFERY PROGRAM PLACEMENTS
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SUPPORTING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HEALTH WORKFORCE
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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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EDUCATION & COUNSELLING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
HEALTH PROMOTION & CAPACITY BUILDING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
ACT SAFE & INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE ANTI-BULLYING POCKET GUIDE
SHFPACT STUDENT PLACEMENTS SOSAFE! PROGRAM SHFPACT STAFF & COUNCIL SPECIAL THANKS
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ABOUT SHFPACT FRIENDS OF SHFPACT ‘Friends of SHFPACT’ enjoy the same benefits of ordinary membership of the Association without the obligations of attendance or voting rights at general meetings. Becoming a ‘Friend of SHFPACT’ is a great way to show your support for the work and goals of our organisation, and means you will be kept up to date on SHFPACT activities through regular communications. Members and Friends of SHFPACT enjoy the following member benefits: • Discounted clinic consultations • Discounted purchases from bookshop (5%) • Invitation to annual member events • Members communications (3 per year) • Discount on training course fees (10%)* *SHFPACT Professional Members
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SERVING THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY AND THE REGION FOR MORE THAN 45 YEARS, SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT IS A COMMUNITY NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-GOVERNMENT, MEMBERSHIP-BASED INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION AND AN ATO-ENDORSED HEALTH PROMOTION CHARITY AND DEDUCTIBLE GIFT RECIPIENT.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Our membership is varied and includes community members and community organisations, government service providers, academics and health professionals. Members of the Association have voting rights at general meetings and are eligible for nomination to the SHFPACT Council once a minimum period of financial membership is served. Association membership is a way to get actively involved in the life of the Association.
VOLUNTEERS & STUDENT PLACEMENTS Friends of SHFPACT are regularly called on to assist with the preparation of condom packs for distribution in the Canberra community. This activity can be an engaging way to start a conversation about safe sex in your family or social network! SHFPACT welcomes inquiries from students in programs of study relevant to our areas of work for student placements and projects. In the past, these have involved people studying health promotion, community education, sexology, nursing, medicine, and gender studies amongst others undertaking needs assessment and research projects, and participating in SHFPACT’s service delivery activities.
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SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT’S PURPOSE IS IMPROVED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY, WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PRUDENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is a leader in integrated sexual and reproductive health workforce development, health promotion and education, and clinical services delivery to:
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REDUCE BARRIERS TO REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH.
BUILD THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND ORGANISATIONS TO IMPROVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT seeks opportunities to support, influence and collaborate with others to achieve its purpose and goals, recognising that it is neither possible nor desirable for any single group or organisation alone to improve the sexual and reproductive health of the community. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT operates financially for a sustained, viable long-term presence in the Canberra community in pursuing its purpose. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT develops and delivers services on at least a cost recovery basis where gaps exist in sexual and reproductive health. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT recognises that gender is a key social determinant of sexual and reproductive health, that promoting gender equity results in improved health and wellbeing for the whole community, and that the biological, psychological, relational, and social dimensions of sex and gender are central to improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes across the lifespan. SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT IDENTIFIES BARRIERS TO IMPROVED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AS: A
The availability, accessibility and affordability of high quality health services;
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The availability of workforce skills development opportunities in the community that improve the responsiveness of primary healthcare providers, and other workers and carers in the area of sexual and reproductive health;
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Access to accurate and appropriate knowledge and information to inform public policy and personal choices about sexual and reproductive health;
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The structuring of health and community support services in ways that create separation and ‘silos’ that do not reflect the lived experience of sexuality, sexual health and reproductive health as an interconnected whole.
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OUR PURPOSE SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT RECOGNISES THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY POPULATIONS FACE BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING IMPROVED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: A
Young people.
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People on low incomes or who are otherwise facing financial hardship and disadvantage.
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People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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People with disabilities.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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People who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer; people who are same-sex attracted; and people who are sex and/or gender-diverse. Recognising that the needs of identified priority populations are not uniform, SHFPACT addresses barriers through the most appropriate combination of: community consultation and needs analysis; the provision of cost-effective, evidence-based programs and services that address identified needs; advocacy; and/or capacity/knowledge building. SHFPACT seeks to build community and individual agency, and to learn from and support the capacity and capability of other organisations to serve these needs effectively.
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SHFPACT’S AREAS OF WORK CLINICAL SERVICES IN THE AREA OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SHFPACT provides a client centred suite of reproductive and sexual health primary healthcare services, including sexual health screening, contraception, pregnancy, menopause, and women’s and men’s healthcare. Services are provided from a primary clinical site and through outreach activities.
COUNSELLING SHFPACT provides Canberra’s only free unplanned pregnancy counselling service that is client-centred, non-directive and refers for all pregnancy options. SHFPACT’s support to people with disabilities includes one-to-one and group counselling programs to enhance relationships, sexuality, sexual and reproductive health, and social safety skills and understanding.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SHFPACT delivers theory and clinical attachment training for medical practitioners, registered nurses and allied health professionals in sexual and reproductive healthcare, and a wide range of professional development and training activities to support workers in the education, youth, community, and disability support and advocacy sectors to improve reproductive and sexual health.
COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS EDUCATION SHFPACT provides comprehensive, responsive and tailored programs to a broad range of community groups and schools on all aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights, and sexuality and relationships education.
HEALTH PROMOTION AND INFORMATION SERVICES SHFPACT works with community partner organisations to promote access to sexual and reproductive health services, and improve sexual and reproductive health literacy through community-based health promotion projects and activities. SHFPACT provides a range of health information resources in person, in print and online to inform decisions about sexual and reproductive health.
SHFPACT provides over 30 sexual and reproductive health information brochures in print and online.
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SHFPACT’S VALUES, PRINCIPLES & APPROACH Sexual and reproductive rights are human rights related to sexuality, reproduction and relationships.
SHFPACT works within and advocates for a comprehensive definition of sexual and reproductive health consistent with the World Health Organization’s definitions.
The expression of sexuality occurs across the lifespan, in the context of human relationships. Sexual and reproductive health needs evolve and change at different stages of life and in different social and relational contexts.
We strive to achieve equitable access that reflects the different needs and barriers experienced by priority populations to high quality, affordable, relevant and accessible services.
Working within a health promotion framework unites the various services and diverse activities undertaken by the organisation in achieving its purpose.
Our impact, particularly on priority populations, is augmented and amplified through capacity building approaches and working in partnership with others.
SHFPACT affirms and advocates antidiscrimination principles set out in ACT and Australian laws and international conventions.
We value the understanding of community health needs and health outcomes that derive from an analysis of the social determinants of health and wellbeing. We value sharing of information about community needs in order to collaboratively address diverse health needs through targeted prevention and intervention approaches.
We value the benefits and challenges that come from community diversity, and are committed to learning with and from diverse community members to better advocate for and address their needs.
SHFPACT approaches its work through the lens of evidence-based healthcare.
Services are delivered within a person-centred and pro-choice approach.
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OUR STRATEGIC VISION
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STRATEGIC GOALS 2019 -2023
SHFPACT is a dynamic, effective and trusted organisation leading and contributing to coordinated responses that support sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly of underserved people and communities. 1
ADDRESS BARRIERS TO AND IMPROVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS STATUS OF THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY.
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Deliver high quality services that support and improve the sexual and reproductive health status and wellbeing of the Canberra community.
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Increase awareness of SHFPACT and its services in the Canberra community.
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INCREASE THE PROFILE OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH WITH POLICYMAKERS, DECISION MAKERS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
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Collaborate effectively with key partners and build new partnerships to achieve common goals.
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STRENGTHEN ORGANISATION SYSTEMS, CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES.
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Invest in the facilities, information and communications technology infrastructure required to achieve our goals and mission.
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Maintain SHFPACT’s supportive organisational culture, with loyal, high-quality staff and volunteers who are committed to SHFPACT’s mission.
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Continue to diversify revenue, improve financial resilience, and invest in advancing the organisation’s purpose/mission.
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COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE REPORT SHFPACT IS STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED TO NAVIGATE THE UPCOMING FUNDING, POLITICAL AND SERVICE COMMISSIONING CYCLES IN THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY. SHFPACT Council and management are pleased to present the 2019-2023 strategic directions to members at this year’s Annual General Meeting. As a result of community consultation, review of data, and a scan of the sectors in which we operate, SHFPACT has a clear picture of the community health needs we seek to respond to and advocate for. To ensure clear processes and smooth transitions as service funding agreements drew to a close, ACT Health offered an extension of current contracts which was signed in June 2019 for a further three-year period. SHFPACT navigated a review of contracted activities and outputs as part of this process, and will contribute actively to the health service planning processes anticipated with ACT Health over the coming years. We have continued to work with community sector partners to address needs and issues identified through our joint projects over recent years, including: SHFPACT worked with AIDS Action Council and Hepatitis ACT to shape an NGO sector contribution to the development of implementation plans for national STI/BBV strategies, building on our collective sector needs analysis report that explored the current and emerging contexts for this area of common focus. SHFPACT contributed to a joint project with Women’s Centre for Health Matters (WCHM), funded under the Women’s Grants programs. The joint project built on research work completed by WCHM in the previous year on women’s experience of views on reproductive and sexual health needs and services, which specifically identified access to information for young people as a priority. A website was launched in July 2019 as a result of this joint work. SHFPACT contributed its unique expertise and perspective in reproductive and sexual health and schools education experience to a project led by ACT Healthcare Consumers Association on health literacy. We worked with our interstate colleagues through Family Planning Alliance Australia to pursue common policy and advocacy goals for reproductive and sexual health in Australia, including approaches to key government and opposition representatives in the health and education portfolios.
While cost of abortion services in the ACT and nationally remains a significant barrier, SHFPACT and other community stakeholders were pleased to see the law reform changes to abortion laws in the ACT take effect, significantly easing some of the barriers for provision of medication abortion in primary care settings. And we were pleased to see Queensland and New South Wales law reform efforts come to fruition in the review and update of their legislation governing abortion. There is now greater consistency across Australia jurisdictions in laws shaping the provision and access to abortion than at any time in the last six decades. Staff from both clinical services and the education and training team have been actively engaged with the Office of the Senior Practitioner, which plays a significant oversight role in the rapidly changing environment and regulation of restrictive practices used on people with disability. We said farewell to the staff team of Women With Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) who have shared our office space for the last two years. The success of that organisation and its rapid growth outgrew the space available here, and we wish them all great success in their work and new offices with YWCA of Canberra.
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COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE REPORT COUNCIL
THE SHFPACT COUNCIL WELCOMED MANY NEW MEMBERS DURING 2018-19, AND A PRIORITY OF THE COUNCIL’S AGENDA WAS TO ENSURE THEIR INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION TO THE ORGANISATION, ITS GOVERNANCE, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. While a substantial body of strategic planning work was undertaken in 2018, the outgoing Council believed it would be important for several new incoming Council members to have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the strategic environment and position of the organisation. The continued strategic review process facilitated a fuller understanding of the complex intersection of activities, business models, pressures and opportunities that SHFPACT navigates in pursuing its purpose of improved reproductive and sexual health for the Canberra community.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH LAST YEAR’S SURPLUS RESULT, THE ORGANISATION COMMITTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO THE RE-DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL OF THE SOSAFE! FRAMEWORK TO ENSURE ITS ONGOING CURRENCY, RELEVANCE AND ACCEPTABILITY. Despite this investment, SHFPACT has recorded only a small deficit result of $1,872 compared to a larger budgeted deficit anticipated at the beginning of the financial year Changes in the staffing levels of the organisation, primarily in clinical services, impacted revenue against budget targets, but also expenditure, which contributed to this better than anticipated result. Initially anticipated to be $50,000 or more, the final levy for contributions to elevator upgrades at our premises was $25,512.35, and was fully absorbed in the operating result for 2018-19 — SHFPACT would have achieved another strong surplus result without this extraordinary expense. The reserve of $50,000 created last financial year to pay for our share of the levy has been reduced.
The result continues SHFPACT’s focus on our financial sustainability goals since 2016. SHFPACT Council and management continue to monitor how the introduction of concession fees to replace bulk-billing for concession-eligible priority populations impacts clients’ access to our services. The fees were introduced after more than a decade of underwriting losses to support low-fee access to clinical services in particular, which had become unsustainable in the context of major funding changes in 2016. Data over the last three years points to a continuing balance of fee-for-service and free/low-cost consultations comparable to years prior. SHFPACT continues to work towards Council targets of a current ratio of 2:1 (FY2019 improved to 1.76:1, FY2018 1.57:1), and a minimum months-of-operating buffer in the range of 2-3 months (estimate 2.26 months at June 2019).
It remains the intention of the organisation that consistent program surplus results will ultimately be reinvested in accessibility strategies for priority populations in line with SHFPACT’s purpose and mission, and enable the organisation to invest in new areas of work not supported by government funding. The SHFPACT Council draws members’ attention to the re-stating of last year’s results in the Audited Financial Statements for financial year 2018-19. This arises from the correction of accrued expenses for the final payroll of the previous financial year. The result is a reduced surplus for the previous financial year as those costs are properly apportioned. The SHFPACT Council approved a budget anticipating a small deficit for financial year 2019-20.
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COUNCIL & EXECUTIVE REPORT THANK YOU
SHFPACT CONTINUES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF THE PASSIONATE AND SKILLED PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE TO WORK AND VOLUNTEER WITH US. We are a small organisation working across some big issues, and every year as we pause to reflect on the range of that work, we are reminded that people are the heart of it all. Thank you to the elected and appointed members of the Council, who voluntarily contribute their time, expertise and wisdom to guide the organisation on behalf of the wider membership. Thank you to the staff team who bring diligence, care, and skill to every engagement with clients and community. And thank you to our wider network of members and supporters who contribute their time because they want to see reproductive and sexual health improved in their community.
This year we particularly acknowledge Jane Malcolm. For five years, Jane has volunteered her time and skills to support the SHFPACT Council and Executive Director with minute-taking at monthly meetings. This year, Jane is stepping back from this role. We are enormously grateful to her for this longstanding contribution, and her continuing interest and passion in the work of the organisation. May she continue to ‘fail’ to successfully ‘retire’ through her other contributions, interests and passions. Thank you, Jane! On behalf of the SHFPACT Council and SHFPACT team. SHFPACT President: Janelle Weissman Executive Director: Tim Bavinton
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Delivering free services funded by ACT Government; Applying a billing concessions policy to other unfunded family planning, reproductive health and sexual health services that minimises or eliminates the cost barrier for clients; and Facilitating outreach clinical activities to reach individuals and communities who may not access a mainstream clinic. SHFPACT’s own clinic operates primarily on a fee-for-service basis (either bulk-billed, concession or standard fee charged). Only 12.85% of clinic consultations were directly funded by ACT Government in 2018-19. Just under one-quarter of SHFPACT’s unfunded clinic consultations are bulk-billed or low-fee services in line with the organisation’s own concession eligibility criteria. The annual, unfunded value of the provision of low-cost consultations to the organisation is around $90,000. More routine health needs and a regular patient flow is central to SHFPACT’s ability to provide high quality, intensive clinical training placements for medical and nursing professionals. SHFPACT’s clients are advised of consultations where a training health professional is present or providing the service, and at all times have the option to decline. Increasingly, SHFPACT is used as a referral point by general practice, and other primary and specialist healthcare services, to address more complex health needs in our areas of expertise: contraception, menopause, cervical screening, and other investigations related to important health conditions like pelvic pain and painful sex.
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SHFPACT MAKES A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION TO ENSURING HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE CLINICAL SERVICES FOR THE CANBERRA COMMUNITY BY:
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INDIVIDUALS SERVED CONSULTATIONS PROVIDED CONTRACEPTION WOMEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH INCLUDING CERVICAL SCREENING SEXUALLY TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS TESTING & TREATMENT CONSULTATIONS FUNDED BY ACT GOVERNMENT
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3,446 ] PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE & 5,145 ] SEXUAL HEALTH [ 39% ] CLINICAL SERVICES 34% ]
CONSULTATIONS PROVIDED FREE TO THE CLIENT CLIENTS RECEIVED A BULK-BILLED OR CONCESSION CONSULT INCREASE IN CONCESSION FEE CONSULTS (UP FROM 19% LAST YEAR) INCREASE IN CLIENTS IDENTIFYING AS ABORIGINAL/TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CLINIC CLIENTS BORN OVERSEAS CLINIC CLIENTS IDENTIFIED PREFERRED LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH CLINIC CLIENTS AGED 15-29 YEARS YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED A FREE OR CONCESSION-FEE SERVICE ONE-THIRD OF CLIENTS AGED 40+ NUMBER OF CONSULTS IN MENOPAUSE CENTRE INCREASED 15% ACT GOVERNMENT FUNDED SERVICES TO YOUNG MEN OUTREACH CLINIC SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOUNG MEN
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CONCESSIONS POLICY & BULK-BILLED SERVICES (SERVICES NOT FUNDED BY ACT GOVERNMENT) OVER 2,000 PEOPLE ACCESSED AND RECEIVED MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS WHEN ACCESSING CLINICAL REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES. For many clients, this resulted in a concession membership payment of $15 providing access to nursing services at no additional cost throughout the year, and a reduced rate to see a doctor. The new concessional rate applied to identified priority groups, including: Young people aged 21 or under; Full-time students to age 25 years; Health Care Card holders and other pensioners or entitlement holders; People with disabilities. The number of bulk-billed consultations reduced in the last year consistent with the previous year’s introduction of concession fees, but continue to be offered on a case-by-case basis to support access for clients facing financial hardship.
CLINICAL CONSULTATIONS BILLING-TYPE 2018-19
Combined with services funded by ACT Government, for which no fee is charged, one-third of all clients seen by the SHFPACT clinic last year paid no fee or accessed a low-fee service.
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530 CONSULTATIONS AT THE SHFPACT CLINIC WERE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LOW INCOME EARNERS OR WERE NOT OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR A CONCESSIONAL FEE. These patients received a free service from the SHFPACT clinic funded by ACT Government (ACT Health). Clients accessing this service include: Low income earners accessing sexual health nursing services;
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International students who do not have access to Medicare;
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Young people who do not have their own Medicare card;
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Workers in the sex industry;
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Clients referred through community partner organisations as part of combined health education/clinic visits that involved a consultation.
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Funded clinic appointments provided to men doubled compared to the previous year to 13%, with 86% of the total provided to women (94% in the previous year).
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46% of consultations were for young adults aged 15-29 years, and a further 30% aged 40+ — predominantly for SHFPACT’s specialised contraception services, women’s health and gynaecological services, and a significant increase in demand for appointments for sexually transmissible infections (from 11% in 2017-18 to 35% of funded appointments in 2018-19). Working within the recently revised national data dictionary for family planning organisations, ‘Gynaecology’ refers to a broad principal service category related to female reproductive health. The consultation is not provided by a specialist gynaecologist, and the category includes:
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TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES REGULARLY REQUEST SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. SHFPACT Clinic Outreach Program combines these presentations with outreach chlamydia and other STI/BBV testing opportunities and direct referral for additional services at the SHFPACT clinic. The ongoing SHLiRP (Sexual Health, Lifestyles and Relationships Program) partnership with Canberra Sexual Health Centre and ACT Government secondary colleges continues to provide an engaging health education and sexual health testing opportunity to Year 11 and 12 students. The program runs on a calendar year, visiting each ACT secondary college every two years. In 2018-19 four colleges participated. The participation rate by young men in the SHLiRP consultations (33% of clients in the SHFPACT Clinic Outreach Program) is well above young men’s attendance in other primary care clinical settings for sexual health issues. The SHLiRP Program provides an accessible and convenient way to offer young people the experience of accessing a sexual health service, with a view to encouraging lifelong sexual health seeking behaviours.
Cervical screening services and follow up of abnormal results; A range of vaginal and vulval symptoms and conditions, that may require investigation and treatment;
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Irregular menstrual cycle and bleeding problems; Painful sex; Investigation, treatment and referral for pelvic pain; Information and management of menopausal symptoms, including advice on HRT and non-HRT management of gynaecological symptoms both related and unrelated to menopause or perimenopause. Many of these issues require more complex follow up than some GPs feel skilled to manage and/or require longer consultations that earn less income in general practice.
SHFPACT clinical outreach activities included our continuing contribution to the Canberra Sexual Health Centre led program SWOP Shop, a regular outreach program to sex workers in parlours and brothels to provide sexual health screening and information. The 2017-18 ACT Health-funded collaboration between SHFPACT, AIDS Action Council and Hepatitis ACT with the Canberra Sexual Health Centre to deliver a program of enhanced STI/BBV outreach health promotion and testing activities did not continue in 2018-19, reducing the partners’ capacity to continue enhanced outreach program. The outreach services partnerships demonstrated the ability of community health NGOs to leverage existing community connections and staff capacity, and develop new partnerships to substantially increase activity with additional government resource investment, and have underpinned ACT budget consultation contributions by the partners in the last two years.
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SHFPACT PROVIDES THE ONLY FREE, ALL-OPTIONS, UNBIASED PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICE IN THE ACT, TO ASSIST WOMEN WITH AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND COUNSELLING SUPPORT. THE SERVICE CAN ALSO EXTEND TO THEIR PARTNER AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, OR PARTNER-IN-PREGNANCY. This service is provided at no cost to clients to reduce barriers to the service and meet the needs of young and/or financially disadvantaged women in this area, and is funded by ACT Health on an availability basis.
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41 COUNSELLING SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED TO 35 WOMEN BY THE UNPLANNED PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICE IN 2018-19.
SHFPACT has developed health information resources in print and online relating to unplanned pregnancy, including a Pregnancy Options brochure which provides information for women and their partners facing an unplanned pregnancy and includes referral points and contacts; and an Early Pregnancy information handout which provides basic information regarding health in pregnancy, pregnancy care, birth options and referral points and contacts, including relevant health information resources online.
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REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
SHFPACT OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS:
FPAA CERTIFICATE IN SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR DOCTORS The nationally recognised and RACGP/RANZCOG endorsed curriculum is delivered by family planning organisations, including SHFPACT. The program delivered in the ACT covers six one-day Theory Modules, Objective Structured Clinical Examination and a 30-hour Clinical Placement, representing a substantial commitment by participants.
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8 GPS PARTICIPATED IN 2019 COURSE, AND 9 COMPLETED THE CLINICAL ATTACHMENT COMPONENT OF THE DOCTORS COURSE IN 2018-19.
LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION (LARC) SHFPACT delivers two short-course programs for GPs focused on long-acting reversible contraception (LARC): IUD Insertion (theory and clinical practicum); and Implanon Training. The interactive IUD Workshop was enjoyed by 15 participants, 8 of whom have completed clinical IUD insertion training in the clinic, and are ready to independently deliver this LARC service to our local and regional communities. Consistent with national policy priorities and SHFPACT’s own Strategic Objectives, our work in this area has significantly increased access to these improved forms of contraception in primary care settings in the Canberra region. 34 doctors participated in these training programs in 2018-19.
NURSE & MIDWIFERY EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS SHFPACT WELL WOMEN’S SCREENING COURSE FOR NURSES
The program includes distance education modules, a one-day classroom learning and skills workshop, followed by minimum 15-20 hours clinical placement to learn clinical skills and demonstrate competency. The program is designed for and trains to a scope of practice relevant for practice nurses in general practice and other primary healthcare settings.
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7 REGISTERED NURSES PARTICIPATED IN THE SHFPACT WELL WOMEN’S SCREENING COURSE AND COMPLETED CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM IN 2018-19.
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SHFPACT HAS CONTINUED OFFERING OBSERVATIONAL PLACEMENTS FOR STUDENTS FROM THE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA. Students are exposed to family planning, reproductive health and sexual health services generally, and to the work of SHFPACT specifically, through a one-day placement. Over time it is anticipated that this engagement will improve the knowledge of and referral to family planning, reproductive health and sexual health services as midwives graduate and begin to practice.
[10] 10 UC MIDWIFERY STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN PLACEMENTS IN 2018-19. AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, PARTICIPANTS HIGHLY VALUED THE PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE AT SHFPACT.
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SUPPORTING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HEALTH WORKFORCE SHFPACT SUPPORTS THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEALTH WORKFORCE IN THE AREAS OF REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH THROUGH: Ensuring regular clinical meetings attract RACGP CPD points, and are opened by invitation to clinicians who have undertaken training with SHFPACT or work in the reproductive and sexual health area. Hosting a multidisciplinary ACT Pelvic Pain Group attended by GPs, gynaecologists, dermatologist, nurses, psychosexual therapists, and pelvic floor physiotherapists who are interested in the care of women experiencing pelvic pain conditions. Offering meeting space for the ACT Chapter of the Society of Australian Sexologists, an interdisciplinary forum for therapists, educators and researchers working broadly in the field of sexual therapy, sexuality education and sexology. Presenting updates on key reproductive and sexual health issues and clinical practice to other professional networks and organisations. Periodically offering observation placements for medical students and/or doctors seeking to improve their consultation skills in the management of reproductive and sexual health issues.
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HEALTH PROMOTION & CAPACITY BUILDING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
SHFPACT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICES, DISABILITY SUPPORT AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH FIELDS ON REQUEST. This program is partly supported by funding from ACT Health. In 2018-19: SHFPACT delivered an expanded Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accredited teacher education program Doing It For the First Time, a skills development and reflective practice program for educators newer to teaching relationships and sexuality education. 19 teachers attended this training in this period. TQI accreditation will be maintained for this program. Early childhood, primary and secondary teachers and learning support assistants participated in professional education workshops, including staff from non-mainstream education programs to support students at risk of education disengagement, and specialist inclusion schools for students with high support needs. Educators from SHFPACT have been developing and piloting an integrated, whole-school approach with one primary school that will see all teachers, interested parents and students (Kindergarten to Grade 6) provided with professional development and relationships and sexuality education activities.
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MORE THAN 145 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN WORKSHOP/SEMINAR OR MINI-CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS BY SHFPACT STAFF TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, ATHLETES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES.
These included information on STIs/BBVs, contraception and consent and respectful relationships, and incorporated inclusion strategies for same-sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse people in professional and education settings. In 2019, in response to previous participant feedback, SHFPACT’s Introduction to Sexuality and Health course was modularised and delivered in monthly 2.5 hour sessions to improve participant accessibility. It was hoped that a larger audience would be reached through this format, but unfortunately enrolment numbers were low. SHFPACT has noted across the community services industry, and especially in the disability support services sector, a reducing capacity to support staff development where this involves release from service provision.
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SHFPACT HAD CONTACT WITH 480 PEOPLE THROUGH HEALTH EXPOS IN 2018-19 — INCLUDING 380 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ANU.
We also attended a Disability Employment Expo and delivered three information sessions for 55 young LGBTIQ people in community organisations.
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CERVICAL SCREENING A SIMPLE TEST THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
THE CERVICAL SCREENING TEST LOOKS FOR HPV, THE VIRUS WHICH CAN CAUSE CERVICAL CANCER. If you have a cervix, are between 25 and 74 and have ever been sexually active you should get tested. Even if you have not been sexually active recently, or have been in a long term monogamous relationship, HPV can be dormant and become active again so testing is still important. This includes women who are same sex attracted and people who identify as transgender.
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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY EDUCATION SHFPACT CONTINUES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, COMPREHENSIVE, AGE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION. The roles of parents and teachers in the lives of children and young people are central in this endeavour, and our services are provided to support and enhance these roles, not to replace them. SHFPACT prioritises the delivery of programs in schools to those where an existing program is in place and the use of external facilitators or guest speakers has been well considered. An expanded program for school-delivered puberty education was developed and delivered in 2018-19, with two sessions focused on emotional and social development, augmenting the already well-used session on physical changes at puberty. This program increased learning outcomes for participating students, and strengthened SHFPACT’s engagement with schools.
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3,975 senior primary school children and young people attending secondary school participated in health education programs delivered in schools by SHFPACT staff, primarily puberty education programs in ‘mainstream’ school settings, and tailored sexuality education program delivery for students with disabilities. This included 700 students who participated in the newly developed puberty education sessions.
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2,800 senior secondary students participated in Sexual Health, Lifestyles and Relationships Program (SHLiRP) health education sessions in secondary colleges.
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456 parents and carers attended Parent Information Evenings facilitated by SHFPACT staff in conjunction with schools-based health education and other community programs.
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67 parents and carers attended health promotion expos and presentations at schools and community organisations. SHFPACT continues to respond to requests to provide other community education and health information events, including: Men’s and women’s health information events at ANU residential colleges, CIT, the University of Canberra and the Australian Institute of Sport, including international students recently arrived in Australia. Presentations to small groups of young people on sexual health issues, with other community and youth service providers and youth homelessness and out-of-home-care services.
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We speak up. We don’t let bullying slide. saisact.info
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ACT SAFE & INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE 2018-19 MARKED THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF THE ACT SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS (SAIS) INITIATIVE.
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SAIS Core Training program is an ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accredited training course. 45 teachers undertook SAIS Core Training in 2018-19. The Initiative delivered a lecture on gender-inclusive practice for 40 pre-service teachers in the Health and PE stream at University of Canberra.
In May 2019, the Initiative worked with health and community service partners and the ACT Education Directorate to coordinate a student leadership and staff development event to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) that was attended by 60 students and staff from over ten ACT schools. Workshops on a range of topics were facilitated by staff and professionals, and the day was attended by therapy dogs and included an art therapy session. At this event, a small grants program for Wear It Purple Day 2019 (August) was announced, to support activities and events that are student-led and school-supported.
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Support and advice on addressing school-specific needs was provided to 14 schools and education programs, across the range of SAIS Initiative supports — individual student needs and welfare, student community awareness of inclusion and diversity, consultation on inclusive curriculum design, planning/review with school leaders on inclusion strategies, and management of school staff and parent community information needs. The Initiative does not produce or endorse any specific set of teaching/learning materials, but continues to work on a case-by-case basis to support teachers and school leaders to identify, adapt and use appropriate learning materials relevant to the Australian Curriculum, identified student learning needs, and the school community context. In 2018, the SAIS Initiative launched a series of awarenessraising posters and promotional material on Wear It Purple Day, hosting a northside and southside community engagement event at Zone Bowling. Students and teachers attended the events to collect resources for their school community, and enjoyed a social connection activity to celebrate Wear It Purple Day.
The SAIS Initiative collaborated with the ACT’s parent bodies, ACT P&C Council and Association of Parents and Friends of ACT Schools (APFACTS) to develop a pocket guide for students and parents on anti-bullying, which was released to mark National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence in March 2019. The pocket guide launch was covered by ABC Radio Canberra, and the pocket guide resource has been distributed to all ACT schools and education programs.
The pocket guide is available for download online at saisact.info
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IN 2018-19, SHFPACT CONTINUED TO GROW THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED UNDER NDIS FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS. As in the previous three years of transitions to NDIS business models, participant demand for group work programs and individual counselling continues to exceed demand for individual education services. Continuing changes to the billing rules contained in the pricing guide create a challenging and constantly shifting business environment for NDIS registered providers. SHFPACT is currently offering four group work programs that include a mixture of group sessions and individual counselling. These are: ‘Preparing for Periods’ and ‘ME and YOU’ for young people and their parents; ‘Family, Friends and Relationships’, which is generally designed for young adults, but can also be delivered for older age groups; and ‘Nice to Meet Me’ which is tailored for higher functioning young adults.
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While SHFPACT is very proud of the quality of the programs we deliver, we remain concerned overall that the needs of Canberrans with disabilities in the areas of skills, information and support in relation to sexual and reproductive health, sexuality and relationships continue to be more limited than they were in the past. And the access for schools to supports to adapt sexual health, social safety and relationships education learning programs for the needs of students with disabilities is substantially reduced. The length of time from initial connection with a potential client for SHFPACT’s services and actual delivery of those services can take up to 12 months as plans and funding are aligned. SHFPACT is drawing the attention of ACT Government to these issues, noting that the organisation has worked hard over three years to make the NDIS funding models work.
Referrals to the programs have strengthened and participant numbers and overall revenue from NDIS-funded activities increased in 2018-19.
Through variations to our service funding agreements with ACT Health, SHFPACT is able to provide a limited initial engagement to assess needs and plan for services that are not billed through the NDIS, and supports a minimal needs identification and referral approach for people with disabilities who do not have an individual funding package with the NDIS.
However, SHFPACT remains very concerned that the transition from block-funded approaches that supported services accessible to any person with disability and their parents/carers, has resulted in both less activity overall compared with pre-2016 services provided, and services exclude those who do not have an NDIS plan.
From 1 July 2019, registration for ACT NDIS providers is now regulated by the national NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission. SHFPACT’s registration renewal will be a major priority in the coming year.
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SHFPACT STUDENT PLACEMENTS AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE SKILLING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SERVICE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRIES, SHFPACT HOSTS PLACEMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS FROM A VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL AND TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. Students on placement work under supervision of SHFPACT staff at all times, and have the opportunity to meet course learning goals in a real work context.
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SOSAFE! PROGRAM SHFPACT CONTINUED TO DELIVER TRAINING IN THE AWARD-WINNING, EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL SKILLS SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM SOSAFE! THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH 122 EDUCATORS, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS/CARERS PARTICIPATING IN ONE-DAY SOSAFE! USER TRAINING IN THE ACT AND REGION, AND IN RESPONSE TO INTERSTATE TRAINING REQUESTS NOT SERVED BY OTHER SOSAFE! TRAINING PARTNERS, AND AS PART OF SUPPORTING LEAD TRAINERS IN OTHER ORGANISATIONS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN BECOMING SOSAFE! TRAINING PARTNERS. SHFPACT has proactively promoted SoSAFE! in regional areas around the ACT. The SoSAFE! User Training Course continues to attract participation by a range of professionals. Interstate, this is often organised around a host school or community organisation and includes teachers from a variety of nearby schools, plus social workers, community workers and psychologists. This network of trained SoSAFE! Users are better placed to provide peer support for implementation of SoSAFE! programs in their communities.
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In 2018-19, work continued on the significant project to review, update and republish the SoSAFE! Framework materials to ensure their currency and relevance. This process has included: Conducting a literature review to identify any new, relevant research work on promotion of social safety for people with high levels of cognitive challenge and subsequent update of the SoSAFE! Rationale. Identifying any essential changes to the core conceptual framework of SoSAFE!. Ensuring the social relevance and usefulness of the SoSAFE! Framework requires periodic consideration, but minimal changes to the core concepts are essential to maintaining its useability for intended audiences. Amongst many possible changes or improvements suggested or identified, only three will be incorporated into the 3rd edition. Other changes or improvements have been logged as additional SoSAFE!-related guidance, but not for inclusion in the core Framework. Seeking the feedback of experienced SoSAFE! Trainers and Users in updating implementation strategies information. Internal systems improvement included an update of the licensing/terms of use of the SoSAFE! Framework, and better systems and consistency for managing and expanding our training partners network. A new program resource, the Talk Touch Triangle Wall Chart Box Set was released for sale, which anticipates new branding for the 3rd edition of the SoSAFE! Framework. Beta testing and finalisation of the anticipated People and Relationships App for a release anticipated early in the financial year was further delayed in 2019 as increasingly frequent updates to the underlying operating system generated additional bugs to fix.
THE TALK TOUCH TRIANGLE WALL CHART BOX SET WAS RELEASED FOR SALE, WHICH ANTICIPATES NEW BRANDING FOR THE 3RD EDITION OF THE SOSAFE! FRAMEWORK. The SoSAFE! Framework has been very actively promoted in the ACT to schools and community organisations. A short ‘Introduction to SoSAFE!’ was developed and delivered to 5 community based providers working in the disability support services, out-of-home care and allied health services areas. SHFPACT’s ownership and development of the SoSAFE! Framework serves both as a program supporting achievement of SHFPACT’s purpose, and as a revenue diversification and sustainability strategy.
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SHFPACT STAFF RECEPTION & CLINIC SUPPORT
BUSINESS SERVICES, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
• Emily Carroll • Raylene Foster • Susanne Gardiner • Kylie King (Coordinator Reception & Clinic Support) • Kate King • Laura Mathias • Mandy Mottram • Susan Boden
• Leanne Blewitt (Manager Business Services Unit)
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SHFPACT COUNCIL
• Anne Carroll (CNC) • Amy Faden • Hilary Freeman (Nurse Education Coordinator) • Cath Maher * • Libby McCutchan • Kristen Reed MEDICAL OFFICERS • Tracey Baker • Jill Bestic • Tara Frommer • Heidi He • Jenny Leung (Senior Medical Officer, Medical Education Coordinator) • Jennifer Leung • Clare Holberton (Senior Medical Officer) • Rosa O’Kane (Senior Medical Officer) • Kelly Teagle * • Kath Turner *
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS • Alexander Thatcher EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • Tim Bavinton * Staff member departed during the year.
PRESIDENT
Janelle Weissman
VICE PRESIDENT
Bronwyn Clark
SECRETARY
Sophie Fisher
MEMBER
Melissa Hobbs
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Sarah Avery
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Rachael Burkitt
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Angela Lauman
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Nirmala Krishnakumar
HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION & TRAINING • Zia Attenborough (Sessional Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) • Lauren Cannell (SoSAFE! Framework Product Development) • Sue Ellerman (Sessional Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) * • Gabriel Filpi (Safe & Inclusive Schools Initiative Project Officer, Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) • Patricia Jones (Manager Education, Health Promotion & Training) • Angela McCabe (Schools Education, Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) • Pi Lee (Project Officer) * • Jen Lewis (Safe & Inclusive Schools Initiative Project Officer, Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) * • Maggie Nicholls (Sessional Community Education & Health Promotion Officer) * • Aga Włodarczyk (Counsellor, Schools Education, Community Education & Health Promotion Officer)
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SPECIAL THANKS
SEXUAL HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING ACT WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS, PARTNERS AND PEOPLE. Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine Association of Parents & Friends of ACT Schools (APFACTS) ACT Cervical Screening Program Australian Education Union (ACT) Belconnen Community Service Capital Health Network ACT Education Directorate, Service Design & Delivery, Inclusion & Wellbeing A Gender Agenda AIDS Action Council of the ACT Australian National University ANU Respectful Relationships Unit (Sue Webeck) ANU Students Association ANU Medical School Australian Primary Health Nurses Association (APNA) Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health & Society (ARCSHS) ASHHNA (Australasian Sexual Health & HIV Nurses Association) Assurance Accounts Canberra Institute of Technology Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Canberra Sexual Health Centre, Canberra Hospital & Health Services Capital Pathology CentreRed IT CIT Students Association Companion House Delta Dogs Forensic & Medical Sexual Assault Care, Canberra Hospital FUSE Magazine Griffin Legal headspace Canberra and headspace Queanbeyan Hepatitis ACT Inkbrush Art Therapy LEAD Lithium Innovation Pty Ltd Prof. Mary Lou Rasmussen Northside Community Service Parents & Citizens Council of the ACT Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) Transformative Solutions (Peter Hyndal) University of Canberra School of Education University of Canberra School of Midwifery UC Medical & Counselling Centre UC Students’ Association Vincents Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Medical Service Walk In Centres, Canberra Hospital & Health Services Women's Centre for Health Matters Women's Health Service, Canberra Hospital & Health Services Women With Disabilities ACT (WWDACT)
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Our members and clients who donated to SHFPACT, and employees of the Commonwealth and ACT Public Services who donated to SHFPACT through payroll deduction schemes, contributing to our continuing ability to improve reproductive and sexual health in the Canberra community. Presenters from our community partner organisations and community of professional support who contributed to outstanding learning opportunities for participants in our training programs. Students and staff of ACT schools who supported delivery of sexual health and relationships education programs. Residents and staff of university residential colleges who facilitated and participated in sexual health promotion outreach activities. Elected and appointed members of the SHFPACT Council, who voluntarily contribute their time, expertise and wisdom to guide the organisation on behalf of the wider membership. Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly for continued public advocacy to support all students to be welcome, safe and included in Canberra schools regardless of sexuality, intersex status, or gender identity/presentation, and for legislating to improve access to abortion services for women in the Canberra community.
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