For many people it can feel uncomfortable talking about your reproductive health. This can be caused by a number of reasons, including cultural and social norms, family or religious values, beliefs and taboos.
In Australia, you have the right to access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information and services regardless of your age, marital status, gender, sexuality, and background.
To navigate these barriers around talking about your reproductive health, there are a number of ways you can learn more about your choices and options including:
- Speaking confidentially with a chosen medical professional/doctor
- Talking to a trusted friend/family member
- Searching privately online
Most importantly, it is crucial to recognise that seeking support early can help relieve stress and worry, and help improve your overall wellbeing by giving you more control over your health.
No taboo, there is support for you.
It is okay to talk about your reproductive health
About No taboo, there is support for you Quick Exit
We often do not really think about our reproductive health until we need to. This can include learning about our own reproductive health and options, or learning about how we can support another person/partner around making an informed choice about their reproductive health.
No Taboo, there is support for you is a dedicated campaign to give you the tools to seek support in a way that works best for you. This campaign includes five (5) key frequently asked topics / questions that have come through consultation with UQ students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Take your time to look through this website and explore the information privately from your preferred device and consider further support where needed. There are ‘quick exit’ buttons available throughout this website if you need to quickly navigate away from the website for your privacy/safety.
This campaign has been developed by UQ Wellbeing.
Student Opportunities: Apply to be a Peer Educator for No taboo, there is support for you
(Updated 9th April 2025: This round of applications have now closed. Please check back again for the next round of applications in Semester 2, 2025)
UQ Wellbeing is seeking students to support this campaign's promotion as peer educators in 2025. This is a unique opportunity to improve the health and wellbeing of domestic and international students from Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. It is also a valuable platform to develop key employability skills such as working collaboratively, communication and facilitation skills.
Students will be required to commit to a minimum of 5 hours to attend the training program. Upon completion of the training, students will be invited to co-facilitate student workshops and/or support campaign events. A commitment of 10 hours across the semester is required. Peer educators will be provided with online gift cards for all hours contributed ($20 per hour).
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Explore the resources, support and services available to you for all things related to your reproductive health.
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This website is an initiative of the UQ Wellbeing project. UQ acknowledges and thanks Allianz Care Australia for supporting this project.
