Young Deadly Free Videos
The team at Young Deadly Free has been busy creating new videos with communities across Australia. The videos aim to get our key messages out to young people and others in a fresh, engaging way.
We have worked with local people in all the locations we have visited. You might be surprised to know that most of the time the people you see acting haven’t had any acting experience before! The communities and the people we have met have been very welcoming and giving of their time and knowledge and we are very thankful to all those involved on and off the camera.
We hope you enjoy watching and sharing the videos with your family, friends and work colleagues. If you wish to download copies or have hard copies sent to your community, please contact us at youngdeadlyfree@uq.edu.au.
Our new videos cover a range of topics crucial to promoting sexual health and well-being among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in urban and regional areas.
These nine new videos have been informed by an expert advisory group who have met over the last year. Video topics include diverse relationships, gender, sexuality, young men being tested, pornography, respectful relationships, consent, stigma and shame and STIs can affect everyone.
Get Tested, No Matter What Relationship
Walk alongside Ben and Tess, as they yarn about both getting an STI test. Discover the ins and outs of their casual relationship and why talking openly is key to keeping them both safe and healthy.
Safe Sex is For Everyone
Join Laura as she packs for her Schoolies trip with her older sister Amber. As they yarn about the importance of practicing same sex for all genders and sexualities, highlighting the significance of leaning on those close to you and having open conversation about sexual health and wellbeing.
Fullas, New Partner, New Test Every time
Porn is Not Real, Talk to Your Buddas
Respect Your Relationships, Sharing is Not Caring
There is No Such Thing as a Gammin Question
Get Tested, It’s Good for Everyone
Know, When No Means No, Consent is Key
STIs Can Affect Everyone, It’s Nothing to Be Shame About
Blackfisch (@blkfschstories) produced the Young Deadly Free Urban and Regional videos. Blackfisch is a majority Indigenous-owned and operated creative agency based in Sydney, NSW.
Young Deadly and Free
Being “Young Deadly and Free” From STIs and BBVs is Important For Our Communities
Speak Up. Listen Support
We are always learning and, there is always someone that can help us when we have a tricky situation or question. Sexual health is something we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about and seek help for. So don’t be shame; Speak up, Listen and Support each other today!
Talkin True
Anyone can help share sexual health facts! That’s what “Talkin’ True” is all about; everyday community people helping to get the word out about the importance of STI testing, using condoms and talking about STIs and BBVs.
Supporting Our LGBTQIA+ Youth
For young people and their support networks, this video explores some diverse experiences in how to stay mentally healthy and how to support and look after rainbow youth.
Videos About the Syphilis Outbreak for Community
Everyone can do three simple things to help:
- #TalkaboutSTIsBBVs: Talk about STIs and BBVs with your family and friends.
- #UseCondoms: Use condoms and water based lubricant every time when you have sex.
- #GetTested: Get tested regularly (at least once a year) for STIs and BBVs. If you haven’t had a test recently, get tested today.
Antenatal Care: Taking Care of Yourself, Your baby and each other
Youth Yarn About…
Youth yarn about… is a video series for youth with the voices of youth.
You Can Ask That
When it comes to learning about your body and your health there are no stupid questions. Here on “You can ask that” youth will ask sexual health questions some of the questions you might be too shame to ask yourself.
From Youth For Youth
Empowering Our Communities to Talk About Sexual Health
Yarning With Our Young Mob About Men’s and Women’s Business
Ever wanted to talk to your kids, nieces or nephews about sex and relationships but weren’t sure where to start? These videos are for you! Hear from other Aboriginal and Torres Strait people about their experiences and ways of yarning. This is a 9 part series aimed at encouraging and supporting parents, guardians and other family members to yarn with the youth in their family about sexual health.
We all have a part to play: Sexual Health Across Sectors
Do you work with youth on a regular basis? You are probably in a great position to provide vital basic sexual health information to your clients. The rapport you have likely positions you as a person who has influence on the youth you work with. At Young Deadly Free we believe everyone has a role play in educating our young people and keeping them free from STIs and BBVs.
Bridging the gap between adults and youth
The Young Deadly Free project interviewed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across regional and remote Australia. A reoccurring issue that people raised was a concern about the disconnect between adults and youth. We hope this video inspires communities to acknowledge that disconnect and find way to work together to bridge that gap and make our communities stronger and unified. The more connected we are, the easier it is to talk about and tackle difficult issue like sexual health.
Everyone can do their bit, Our adults support our young people by…
The Syphilis outbreak in Australia has now been occurring in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities since 2011. Government, clinics, communities and individuals all have a role to play to end the outbreak. These videos showcase how some people are doing their part to help. Hopefully they give you some ideas about how you can help too.
Hear from Doctors, Nurses, Health Workers and Researchers
Young Deadly Free is a project by the University of Queensland Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (formerly the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute). © UQ POCHE 2024
Videos produced by Our Generation Media, 2018.