Share Affection.
Not Infection.

About Us.

Caddyshack Project is a sexual health program which promotes a positive approach to sex and sexuality for young people and the broader community. Our aim is to reduce the harms associated with STIs, including HIV & Hepatitis C, through partnerships with youth services, LGBTQI+ agencies & community groups. 

Caddyshack Project covers the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions on the South Coast NSW, Australia. We are proud to work and live on Dharawal and Yuin Country and we Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of these lands.

Our program was established in 2007, as a part of NSW Health HARP (HIV and Related Programs) units. Caddyshack Project is guided by National, State and Local strategies aiming to improve sexual health and reduce the harm associated with STIs including HIV and Hepatitis C. 

We work with people, who work with people and together have over 40 years experience in the sector.

Meet the team.

Jennifer Farinella

Jen leads the team and comes from a background in teaching, local government, natural health, retail and tour repping in Bodrum, Bardonecchia, Sorrento, Killington & Malcesine.

Contact: Jennifer.Farinella@health.nsw.gov.au

Naomi Viret

Nomes has a background in burger flipping, customer service, teaching, counselling, writing ministerials, setting up the pregnancy counselling helpline and working with young offenders.

Contact: Naomi.Viret@health.nsw.gov.au

Maddison Stratten

Maddy has a background in pizza making, volunteering, international health, health promotion and research, and working for non-government organisations.

Contact: Maddison.Stratten@health.nsw.gov.au

Winifred Adamson

Winnie has a background in coffee making, event and project management, finance and working for non-government organisations.

Contact: Winifred.Adamson@health.nsw.gov.au

Kaitlyn Middleton (On parental leave 2024)

Kaitlyn has a background in retail, customer service, personal training, community engagement, falls prevention and health promotion.

Contact: Kaitlyn.Middelton@health.nsw.gov.au

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities

    We Acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Nations of the Australian continent and its adjacent islands, and that these lands were possessed under its own laws and customs.

  • Cultural Diversity

    We respect the diverse cultural make up of Australia. We include, listen to, advocate for, learn from and work with people from all cultural, language and religious backgrounds.

  • Sexuality & Gender Diversity

    Being Sexuality and Gender diverse allies means we support equal civil rights, gender equality, trans health and Pride social movements.

  • Being Sex Positive

    We have a positive attitude regarding sex and respect other people’s sexual preferences. We aim to be a trusted source that can guide you in the direction for all the information you need to have a safe and healthy sex life.

  • Respecting Bodies & Pleasure

    We care about every BODY, however you identify, whatever your size, shape or ability. We aim to empower you to listen to your body and communicate your needs. No one knows you better than you know yourself.