It is important to be aware that historically in Queensland, sexual assault services have only been funded by Queensland Health to support women aged 15 years and over. Some services, however, are now providing assistance to men, and many services will know of local organisations or workers who can assist men who have experienced sexual violence. Given that due to funding constraints women’s service may not be able to help directly, we encourage…

…the room we would have only the person speaking to camera, the camera operator and myself, in order to help people relax and feel comfortable. We wanted to remove any shame-job. But with eleven Aboriginal people together in the waiting room, among the chats and yarns, people talking about who their mob were, and where their people are from, as always, family reconnections were found. “Hey, your mob from Roma? Your uncle is George from that cattle…

The Living Well service is committed to raising awareness of the problems related to childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault, as well as building community capacity to prevent sexual abuse and respond more appropriately. Our current campaign includes four new posters and four new postcards for distribution. These posters details some of the specific challenges males can face in relation to speaking about sexual abuse, as well providing pr…

…aulted, or if you are unsure whether you have been sexually assaulted (for example, due to blacking out or being disoriented through alcohol or other drugs), it is important that you: Find a safe place as soon as possible. Access support from someone who can provide you with practical assistance. Consider calling the sexual assault helpline 1800 010 120 for phone support and information about where to obtain further assistance in your local area….

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…uses direct language relating to sex and genitals, as well as a detailed anatomical diagram. Male bodies and arousal Much of our body – our senses and nerve endings – is basically designed to respond to stimulation, particularly to touch or pressure. In fact, teenage boys especially can be extremely sensitive to touch anywhere on the body, not just around the areas we usually associate with sexual arousal. Having said that, obviously the genitals…

…port or counselling via the form below. If you are from outside of Australia and need support, please check out our worldwide list of services. Victim Connect Phone: 1300 318 940 If you have experienced a violent crime in Queensland at some point in your life, VictimConnect can help. We are a free and confidential service that can provide specialist counselling and case management to assist with the practical impacts of violent crime. 54 Reasons (…