About Us

Every pregnant individual has the right to make a considered and informed decision for themselves and should have the support they need to decide how they will manage a pregnancy. All options available in relation to managing a pregnancy should be readily accessible to a pregnant person, including abortion.

Abortion is a safe and legal medical procedure in Victoria. While access is still limited, providers are located in both Melbourne and regional Victoria in a range of health services and private practices. CERSH works actively to increase access to abortion services in regional Victoria.

Every individual is entitled to access comprehensive information and services regarding a full range of contraception options. Equitable availability is essential, ensuring adherence to contemporary safety and efficacy standards while respecting the diverse needs of all people.

CERSH emphasises the importance of providing high-quality, evidence-based education and clinical contraception services, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and wellbeing.

Every individual has the right to express their gender identity and sexuality freely and safely without fear of discrimination, within a culture of respect and inclusion.

Sexual orientation and gender identity must be considered in regards to the accessibility, accommodation and acceptability of health services, social services, and education settings as well as associated resources.

CERSH embraces the diversity of all individuals, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and all other genders and sexual orientations.

Pleasure is an essential aspect of sexual health and overall wellbeing. This stance is grounded in the understanding that sexual pleasure contributes significantly to an individual's holistic health, encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological dimensions.

CERSH advocates for a comprehensive understanding of sexual health which includes the promotion of pleasure as a fundamental element.

Relationships and sexuality education (RSE) is an integral component of a young person’s healthy development and wellbeing. Utilising a whole-of-school approach, RSE should be integrated across the curriculum and taught at all stages, inclusive of early years. The delivery of RSE should be evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate. Classroom teachers should be provided with appropriate training and support to provide RSE.

CERSH recognises the diversity in students’ identity, background and lived experiences. Therefore, RSE must be trauma-informed, cover broader social topics such as identity, relationships, consent, pleasure and sexual rights in addition to the biological components of sexually transmissible infections and contraception.

Pornography use can have both negative and positive impacts at individual and social levels. Individuals have the right to make decisions about pornography consumption, so long as these decisions do not impact other’s rights or safety.

While pornography consumption itself can lead to detrimental effects, these effects are exacerbated by broader social factors and a culture of sexual taboo. It is vital that children and young people receive age appropriate education in relation to pornography from trusted adults and teachers. Children need effective protection from exposure to pornography.

CERSH also acknowledges that for some people, pornography consumption may be part of a healthy and fulfilling sexual experience and identity.