Health & hygiene

Being healthy makes you feel good and people will notice.

Take pride in yourself and your home...

• Eat well - fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat and grains. Eat sugar and fats in SMALL amounts.
• Exercise - cycle to school, walk to the shops, skateboard to your mates.
• Drink water – 8 glasses per day is recommended (not all at once!).
• Visit your doctor often, tell them if you’re feeling worried or no good.
• Brush and floss your teeth every day. Visit your community dental clinic for a clean every 6 months.
• Shower every day, wear deodorant and wash your hair every second day.
• Wash your clothes regularly and dry them outside in fresh air.
• Wash your bed sheets weekly.
• Wash your hands before you cook, after you’ve cleaned, and after going to the toilet.
• Clean your house every week, it's more fun if you turn on some music.

Sex - know the law! In Victoria the law says...

• No one can force you to have sex
• If you are under 16 it is illegal to have sex with someone who is more than 2 years older than you.
• It is illegal to have sex with someone who is under 10 years old.
• You cannot have sex with someone in your family
• Safe sex = a condom AND the pill. If you have had unprotected sex, get emergency contraception from your doctor as soon as possible.

More Information –

Young People’s Health Service (no appointment needed)

Action Centre (confidential service for young people)