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MEDIA RELEASES
Attention all schoolies - if it's not on, it's not onNovember 19, 2008 “Without a doubt, graduation is an exhilarating time for all school-leavers and, with the party atmosphere at an all time high, the chances of engaging in sexual activity during the Schoolies celebration is greatly increased,” said Jill Michelson, General Manager of Operations for Marie Stopes International.
Schoolies to TXT 4 free condomzNovember 05, 2008 Launched in an effort to tackle rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, mobile phone users will be sent two free condoms in plain packaging when they text their name and address details to 19 SEXTXT (19 739898). TXT 4 Free CondomzOctober 31, 2007 Developed in an effort to tackle rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, mobile phone users will be sent two free condoms in plain packaging when they text in their name and address details to 19 SEXTXT (19 739898). Sex Ed - A priority for Australia's YouthRecognising International Youth Day (12 August), Australia’s leading sexual healthcare organisation today called on the Commonwealth Government to provide Australian youth with access to comprehensive sex education in schools. "A major focus of International Youth Day around the world is practical action to further encourage and empower youth to get involved in the decisions that affect their lives," said Suzanne Dvorak, CEO of Marie Stopes International. IF IT'S NOT ON, IT'S NOT ON THIS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEKYoung people attending the many events being held during National Youth Week (5 – 13 April) will be provided with free condoms in an effort to promote the importance of practicing safe sex and avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. TXT 4 Free CondomzOctober 18, 2007 Developed in an effort to tackle rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, mobile phone users will be sent two free condoms in plain packaging when they text in their name and address details to 19 SEXTXT (19 739898). HiV & STi hlp jst a TXT awyApril 19, 2007 The revolutionary sexual health text messaging service – sextxt™ – has extended its service offering in an effort to educate teens on the importance of safer sex and address the growing sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV/AIDS epidemic in Australia. Launched during National Youth Week (14 – 22 April) by Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, the service will now provide information and advice on issues relating specifically to chlamydia and HIV/AIDS. More Reason for Girls to Butt Out on National Youth Tobacco Free DayMarch 27, 2007 Observing National Youth Tobacco Free Day (28 March), Marie Stopes International today urged all teenage girls to quit smoking in light of recent studies reporting that cigarettes combined with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection can greatly increase their risk of developing cervical cancer. Sex, Drugs and Rock & RollMarch 9, 2007 As music lovers gear up to attend the many festivals being held over the long weekend, Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation today issued a reminder to practice safer sex at all times.
Teens health at risk with new Government Access CardJanuary 30, 2007 Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, today voiced its concern over the Commonwealth Government’s proposed new access card.
Bring in the New Year with a CondomDecember 27, 2006 With New Years Eve only days away, Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, today urged Australian teens to ensure they practice safer sex at all times to avoid STIs and unplanned pregnancy.
Fashion Fights AIDSDecember 1, 2006 This season’s list of fashion must-haves and wardrobe essentials has been given a whole new meaning, as Marie Stopes International and the Melbourne School of Fashion have joined forces in the fight against AIDS.
In an effort to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and celebrate World AIDS Day (1 December), students were invited to design a range of condom clothing creations. Safer Sex for SchooliesNovember 17, 2006 High school graduates celebrating Schoolies on the Gold Coast will be provided with free condoms in an effort to encourage the practice of safer sex and avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. The initiative by Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, comes as research shows Australia has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and STIs in the world. SMS sexual health advice for millions of young AustraliansOctober 12, 2006 In a breakthrough for Australian youth, advice on sexual health is now just an SMS away. A revolutionary new text messaging service targeting 16-25 year olds will offer advice on everything from pregnancy through to sexually transmitted infections direct to their mobile phone. The Australian-first, launched today by Marie Stopes International, follows research which shows STI rates in Australia are at an all time high and on the rise.
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