FUSE52 : Express Yourself - Gay Lifestyle

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SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN ENGAGING IN

ONLINE HOOKUPS • Meeting in a public place • Text, e-mail or tell a friend where you are going and check in with them afterwards • Provide a friend with with the name, address and mobile number of the person you plan to meet • Leave a note with the address of where you are going or any other details • Don’t give anyone your personal address • Always trust your instincts and leave immediately if it doesn’t feel right • Have your own transport or cab fare • Exercise caution before being restrained by a partner you don’t know well or have not met before If you want to talk to a counsellor or peer worker call the AIDS Action Council 6257 2855 Phone counselling is available through Qlife 1800 184 527 or Lifeline 13 11 14 If you are in danger or the situation is urgent and police are required immediately call 000 Canberra Police assistance 131 444 Criminal activity can be reported anonymously to crime stoppers 1800 333 000

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AIDS ACTION COUNCIL OF THE ACT Havelock House, 85 Northbourne Avenue (Gould Street entrance) Turner ACT 2612 PO Box 5245 Braddon ACT 2612

02 6257 2855 contact@aidsaction.org.au

aidsaction.org.au FUSEMAGAZINE.COM.AU


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