We are an active team of Community Health Workers supporting communities and schools with a collective aim to promote the effective use of barriers and condoms; normalize regular sexual health check-ups; bust down myths about anything relating to sex and stigma; and most importantly raise the ongoing awareness of STI’s and the services offered by ASHS and other sexual health organisations.
Samora is the Education Unit Coordinator and has been part of the team for ASHS since November 2021. She previously worked for the Youth Health Hub in West Auckland and has experience with rangatahi in high schools and other community settings. Samora is a proud advocate for our Rainbow communities and identifies as a proud Trans POC. Her Māori and Samoan roots have provided her with an indigenous netting of what it means to be takatāpui, whakawāhine and fa'afafine in Aotearoa today. In her spare time, you may catch her at a Vogue Ball alongside many involved in the Aotearoa Ballroom Scene. SamoraK@adhb.govt.nz.
Bex has been working in health promotion since 2009 and has been a part of the team since 2018. She previously worked at Women’s Health Action facilitating the Body Image Leaders in Schools Program. Before that, she worked at Rape Prevention Education facilitating the BodySafe & Sex’N’Respect programs. Her focus is on unpacking privilege, positive body image, positive sexuality discourse, intersectional feminism, critical media literacy and dismantling rape culture. She is also the mum of three awesome children. Rebecca.McFadgen@adhb.govt.nz.
Spar joined the Education Unit in May 2023. He previously worked in the HIV and sexual health sector in the community. He studied social work and had experience working in both community and hospital settings. During his practicum, he worked at Body Positive, a peer support organisation, and the Inpatient Allied Health team at Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. Spar is passionate about supporting ethnic and sexual minorities to access sexual health services and meet their sexual health needs through culturally appropriate and holistic sex-positive practices. SparW@adhb.govt.nz.