WSSHC's OBJECTIVES

To develop and maintain clinically and socially relevant teaching for the Graduate Medical Program (GMP) in Sexually Transmitted Infections, (STIs) HIV, Sexual Health and related conditions at the University of Sydney;
To develop and maintain a Masters program in HIV/STIs and sexual health, and develop new teaching modules and methods to ensure that the courses remain relevant to the target audience;
To establish teaching programs for GPs and Trainee Sexual Health Physicians.

To develop a comprehensive research program aimed at:

Improving STI diagnosis, treatment and follow-up;
Increasing the understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and immunobiology of STIs and related conditions;
Reducing the consequences of STIs and related conditions;
Improving the understanding of sexual behaviour and barriers to the implementation of safer sex practices.

To act as advocate for Sexual Health Physicians, nurses, counsellors and allied health workers at local, national and international levels.

To develop and maintain the highest level of culturally and socially appropriate clinical services for patients with or at risk of STIs and HIV and related sexual health issues.

To develop and evaluate a health promotion strategy aimed at reducing the incidence and consequences of STIs and HIV.

The University of Sydney - Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre