Sextember at Western 2026
14-18 September
Sextember is a sexual health festival focusing on healthy relationships, education, inclusion, consent, respect, pleasure, positivity and fun.
Join us to explore sexual health. Learn about celebrating sexuality in positive ways while maintaining your wellbeing, safety and health. Find out about a range of sexual health resources including local clinics and support services. Focus on respectful and healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Come along, have fun, be informed and gain confidence to make healthy choices.
Date: Tuesday 15 September, 11am-1pm
Location: Kingswood Campus
Join us to get all your sexual health information.
Stalls include:
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
- Sexual Health Clinic – offering chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening
- “Ask a question” with the sexual health clinic nurse and doctor
- Youth Tobacco and Vaping
- Sexual Health Assault Service
- Medical Ineligible PrEP information
Learn about sexual health resources and supports, consent, healthy relationships and more
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Family Planning
Family Planning Australia is a leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services. Visit our Sextember stall to explore sexual and reproductive health information and resources, take part in fun and engaging activities, pick up some giveaways, and learn more about our Penrith Clinic and Youth Drop-In Clinic.
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Headspace
headspace Penrith provides free mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12–25, including support and information around mental health, healthy relationships, and feeling safe and supported in relationships.
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Badanami
The Badanami Centre embodies a deep commitment to fostering the engagement and empowerment of our Indigenous students studying at Western.
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Wellbeing Services and Safety
Supporting student and staff wellbeing.
Date: Tuesday 15 September, 11am-1pm
Location: Liverpool Campus Foyer
Western Sydney University is celebrating Sextempber with a bang! Come down to the Liverpool City Campus and discover local sexual health services, learn about prevention and testing, and online confidential support. Chat with our friendly South Western Sydney Local Health District health promotion team, they’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide you with safe sex resources and information.
Date: Wednesday 16th September, 11am-1pm
Location: Parramatta South Campus
Learn about sexual health information, resources, support services, consent, healthy relationships and more. Bring your friends and enjoy free food.
Stalls include:
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Western Sydney Local Health District
Visit the Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre stall for friendly advice, sexual health information and support. Find out more about sexual health check-ups, testing options and sexual health services, get your questions answered and grab some free condoms and giveaways. Come and say hi!
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ACON
🔥 CURIOUS? COME SAY HI🔥
ACON Westie is coming to WSU for SEXtember! 🌈💖
Come say hi and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ westies, grab some resources, and win amazing prizes! 🎉
🎡 Spin The Wheel - test your knowledge, have a laugh and score some goodies!
🌈 All Things LGBTQ+ - come chat, learn, connect and ask questions!When: Wednesday, 16 September | 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Parramatta South Campus | The Hub, Building E.G.
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Badanami
The Badanami Centre embodies a deep commitment to fostering the engagement and empowerment of our Indigenous students studying at Western.
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Wellbeing Services and Safety
Supporting student and staff wellbeing.
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ACON Speed Friending Event
And if you’re keen to meet some new people… 👀
💬 SPEED FRIENDING | 12:00pm-1:00pm | P.S EA.1.22 (CLS)
Open to all LGBTQ+ people and allies. Make new friends, spark new connections and have some fun!Register here: https://www.sparkonline.org.au/wsu-sextember
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Free Zines created by Western students
Created by Design students in the School or arts, the zines explore the FRIES consent model in a visually playful way and are free for students to take home!
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Creative condoms art project
Location: Parramatta South Campus
Join our expert trainer from Western Sydney Local Health District to find out everything sexual health related. Learn about respectful relationships, consent, sexual and gender identity, being sex positive, how to stay healthy, well and safe in relationships, where to get tested, online and local supports, resources and more.
Register via WesternLIFE.
Location: Online webinar
Join staff from our Local Health District Sexual Health Clinic for information on Sexual Health, STIs, testing, transmission, supports and resources.
Register via WesternLIFE.
Support is always available.
📞 Call us on 1300 668 370 (press 5)
📱 Download the TalkCampus app
🔗 Visit our Student Support webpage
📞 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 13YARN: 13 92 76
📞 QLife (LGBTQI+): 1800 184 527
📞 MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
Thank you to all the collaborative partners making these events possible. We value inclusion and respect. All people, cultures, genders, sexualities, abilities, languages, and identities are welcome. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live and learn, and we pay respect to elders past and present.
