Resources
Resources for parents/caregivers
GDHR recognises parents as the primary sexuality educators of their children. In response WA Health has developed several resources to help support parents.
- Sample letter to parents/caregivers (Primary school): This sample letter can be modified to meet your own school's needs.
- Sample letter to parents/caregivers (Secondary school): This sample letter can be modified to meet your own school's needs.
- Talk Soon. Talk Often: This magazine style resource was commissioned by WA Health following research with young people that found there is need for resources to support parents and families as sexuality educators of their Children. To order your copy visit http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/2/1276/2/parentcaregiver_.pm.
- Parents’ attitudes to sexual health education in WA schools: In 2008 consultations were held with the parents of primary and secondary aged school children in city and country WA. Parents were asked about the ways they currently approach educating their children about sex, reproduction, sexuality and relationships, and the kind of support needed to assist them to more effectively communicate with their children about these topics. Parents were also asked about school sexual health education programs, the role of schools and teachers in the provision of these programs, and parent engagement with the school regarding this particular type of health education program.
- Parents and sex education (short version) (PDF 824 KB)
- Parents and sex education in Western Australia (long version) (PDF 9 MB)
- Hosting a party for teenagers (external link)
Additional resources
Early Childhood (years K-3)
Middle Childhood (years 4-7)
Early Adolescence (year 8-10)
