CERSH Purpose and Priorities
The purpose of the Centre is to design, implement and evaluate programs that provide practical solutions to improve the prevention of sexually transmissible infections in rural Victoria. In achieving this, the Centre’s priorities are to:
- Increase STI testing rates in at-risk groups in the Hume region through the use of innovative technologies
- Enhance access to confidential high quality clinical sexual health services for rural Victorians
- Enhance levels of activity of ‘evidence supported’ sexual health promotion in rural communities
- Develop and/or access mechanisms for translation of Centre findings/achievements throughout the State
CERSH Key Objectives
• To increase STI testing of ‘at risk’ rural Victorians, focusing on chlamydia
• To increase access to confidential sexual health clinical services, information and support for rural Victorians
• To increase knowledge and awareness of rural sexual health initiatives and sexual health promotion strategies in the Hume region
• To develop a Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health with a national and international reputation