Rochelle Avasalu is the Manager of the NSW STI Programs Unit. She has worked specifically in sexual health for over 10 years developing state-wide programs to educate and empower priority populations and reduce the prevalence of STIs. Prior to this, Rochelle worked with NGOs working with at-risk communities to improve access to services, improve health outcomes and increase connection to community.

Ange is Sexual Health Nurse working in Clinic 35, Gateway Health, Regional Victoria. She has worked in the Sexual and Reproductive health area since 2013. She has a particular interest in advocating access to sexual and reproductive health for marginalised populations. She has served on the ASHHNA Executive since 2022.

Manuariki (Riki) Nofo’akifolau is a proud daughter of Oceania navigating life as a sister, mother and aunty to many ‘minions’. She hails from the villages of Holopeka, Koulo (Ha’apai), Ha’asini, Hamula (Tongatapu) with ties to Lakeba, Lau (Fiji). As a Pasifika Youth Specialist, Riki has developed, designed and delivered RSE activations anchored in culture and identity using creative mediums in Health Promotion approaches to initiate meaningful talanoa with Pasifika youth and their families in Aotearoa.

Christopher Fairley is the Director of Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Professor of Public Health at Monash University. His research interest is the control of sexually transmitted infections.