About Us
About CERSH
Funded by the Victorian Government Department of Health through a service agreement with The University of Melbourne, our program sits within the Department of Rural Health in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at Shepparton, Parkville and Wangaratta campuses. We also have a partnership with La Trobe University Bendigo campus, where our Loddon Mallee staff are located.
What we do
Improving rural sexual and reproductive health is at the heart of our mission. We design, implement and evaluate programs that deliver practical, targeted solutions to sexual and reproductive health challenges in the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions.
Guided by community development principles, we prioritise building local capacity by co-designing solutions that address issues where they arise. The evidence we generate informs best practices and drives service system improvements across broader settings.
While our core focus remains on these two specific regions, we extend our reach through an online platform, offering no-cost, reliable information and resources.
Collaboration is fundamental to our approach. We initiate and sustain strong partnerships with key agencies, networks and individuals to prevent duplication, enhance impact and create lasting, meaningful change.
Strategic plan
The CERSH 2026-2031 Strategic Plan outlines our vision and priorities for the next five years.
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Empowered rural Victorian communities with equitable access to high quality sexual and reproductive healthcare, support and information.
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To improve sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing for all rural Victorians through workforce development, collaboration and sustainable, community-led solutions.
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- Young people
- Aboriginal people
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex,
queer and asexual+ (LGBTIQA+) people - Culturally diverse communities
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- Excellence in rural workforce development
- Impactful collaborations and networks
- Innovative, practical and community-centred initiatives
- Trusted leadership and responsive support, including research capacity building
Annual reports and strategic plans
Our most recent annual report is available here, as well as our current strategic plan.
