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What is a C-Card?
What is a C-Card?
A C-Card is a card provided to young people in the Mount Alexander Shire Region who have undergone an education session with a C-Card Provider so that they can access free condoms.
How does it work?
How does it work?
First, young people need to attend an education session with either the Community Health Nurse or a member of the CSC Student Wellbeing Team. This education session will establish if the young person is a mature minor and will cover:
Consent and healthy relationships.
STI identification and prevention, including where and how to access support.
Safe sex including a demonstration on safe condom usage, disposal and what to do if you encounter problems.
At the end of this session the young person can be provided with a C-Card. They can then access C-Packs which contain condoms, lubricant and information from a range of locations in the Shire for free.
Why are there 2 different types of C-Cards?
Why are there 2 different types of C-Cards?
There are different cards for young people depending on their age.
For young people below the age of 16 years
Each time they access a C-Pack, a hole is punched in their C-Card by the service provider, to indicate the number of times the student has accessed a C-Pack. After 5 C-Packs have been provided to the student, they will need to meet again with a C-Card provider (i.e. Sexual Health Nurse in the Community) and participate in a review session.
C-Card Review Session
The C-Card Review Session allows for follow up conversations with the C-Card provider to check in with the young persons sexual health and wellbeing, linking them in with supports where needed. At this stage the young person can be given another C-Pack and a new C-card.
For young people aged 16 years and over:
They can continue to access free condoms without the need for a follow up session with a sexual health practitioner.
How do I book an appointment for a C-Card education session?
How do I book an appointment for a C-Card education session?
You can book directly with a nurse by email or phone, or by speaking with a member of the CSC Wellbeing Team.
Bronwyn Grieve (Community Health Nurse - Dhelkaya Health)
Where can I collect C-Packs from once I have my C-Card?
Where can I collect C-Packs from once I have my C-Card?
Wellbeing Staff at CSC during school hours
Jodi and Lisa - Blakeley Rd Campus
Shera - Etty Street Campus
Mondo Lounge Youth Space - Wed & Fri 4-5pm
30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine.
Reception at Dhelkaya Health (formerly CHIRP): Monday - Friday
Spencely House,
Castlemaine Health,
142 Cornish Street,
Castlemaine VIC 3450
5479 1000
Checklist for staff delivering the C-Card Information Sessions
Checklist for staff delivering the C-Card Information Sessions
C-Card Information Session Checklist:
The young person is a mature minor
The young person has been provided with an education session which covered:
Consent and healthy relationships.
STI identification and prevention, including where and how to access support.
Safe sex including a demonstration of safe condom usage, disposal and what to do if you encounter problems
A quiz on the information provided in the session
The young person has been provided with a C-pack containing condoms, lubricants and information.
C-Card Quiz
C-Card Quiz
Let's put your knowledge to the test with our Quiz.
CONSENT.pdfCONDOMS.pdfWhere do I get more information on sexual health?
Where do I get more information on sexual health?
You can check out the Sexual Health Victoria Website or download their app: IRL Sexual Health App
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