Educator notes assist teachers to upskill in content knowledge for specific relationships and sexuality education (RSE). They include teaching tips and links to other GDHR resources and external resources. Search educator notes Adolescent relationships Image Adolescence is the period of time from the onset of puberty until adulthood. Changes in hormones, physical growth and emotional growth can impact relationships inside and outside of school. Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) Image Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that are passed on if the blood of a person who has the virus gets into another person's bloodstream, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Body art: tattoos and piercings Image Body art is a popular form of artistic and self-expression. Safe tattooing and body piercing practices prevent BBVs. Body image Image During puberty, young people become more body aware with more pressure to confirm to the 'ideal'. It is vital that young people learn to critically analyse body messaging they receive from media. Consent Image Consent education begins with bodily autonomy, communicating and recognising feelings. Sexual consent is about getting a clear 'yes' for each sexual activity. Cyberbullying Image Cyberbullying is often underreported as young people fear having devices taken from them. There are signs of cyberbullying to look out for and lots of ways to support students who are affected. Days of celebration and remembrance Image There are many days of celebration and remembrance related to relationships and sexuality and ways that these days can be incorporated into your school culture and curriculum. Gender diversity Image It is important for teachers to recognise the diversity in gender identity and expression in the classroom and ensure that all students have a safe space to learn. Gender stereotypes and expectations Image Gender roles are learned and male/female stereotypes can be damaging because they limit our full potential. Modelling gender equity, respectful relationships and challenging stereotypes and discriminating behaviour is vital in schools. HPV vaccine Image HPV causes most cervical cancers. The HPV vaccine is administered for free in year 7. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Image HIV is a blood-borne virus that weakens a person’s immune system. There are highly effective treatments that allow people to attain an undetectable viral load which means that there is no risk of passing on HIV. Immunisation - school-based program Image Intersex variations Image Menstrual cycle Image Porn: the accessibility and influence Image Pregnancy and birth Image Protective behaviours education Image Puberty Image Puberty: Taking care of your body Image Reproductive system: Female Image Reproductive system: Male Image Respectful relationships Image Safer sex and contraception Image Sex and alcohol (and other drugs) Image Sex and the law Image Sexting Image Sexual decision making Image It is important to emphasise the benefits of delaying first sexual activity whilst providing knowledge, skills and values to make informed healthy decisions if/when young people become sexually active. Sexual identity Image STIs and BBVs Image Unplanned pregnancy Image
Adolescent relationships Image Adolescence is the period of time from the onset of puberty until adulthood. Changes in hormones, physical growth and emotional growth can impact relationships inside and outside of school.
Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) Image Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that are passed on if the blood of a person who has the virus gets into another person's bloodstream, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Body art: tattoos and piercings Image Body art is a popular form of artistic and self-expression. Safe tattooing and body piercing practices prevent BBVs.
Body image Image During puberty, young people become more body aware with more pressure to confirm to the 'ideal'. It is vital that young people learn to critically analyse body messaging they receive from media.
Consent Image Consent education begins with bodily autonomy, communicating and recognising feelings. Sexual consent is about getting a clear 'yes' for each sexual activity.
Cyberbullying Image Cyberbullying is often underreported as young people fear having devices taken from them. There are signs of cyberbullying to look out for and lots of ways to support students who are affected.
Days of celebration and remembrance Image There are many days of celebration and remembrance related to relationships and sexuality and ways that these days can be incorporated into your school culture and curriculum.
Gender diversity Image It is important for teachers to recognise the diversity in gender identity and expression in the classroom and ensure that all students have a safe space to learn.
Gender stereotypes and expectations Image Gender roles are learned and male/female stereotypes can be damaging because they limit our full potential. Modelling gender equity, respectful relationships and challenging stereotypes and discriminating behaviour is vital in schools.
HPV vaccine Image HPV causes most cervical cancers. The HPV vaccine is administered for free in year 7.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Image HIV is a blood-borne virus that weakens a person’s immune system. There are highly effective treatments that allow people to attain an undetectable viral load which means that there is no risk of passing on HIV.
Sexual decision making Image It is important to emphasise the benefits of delaying first sexual activity whilst providing knowledge, skills and values to make informed healthy decisions if/when young people become sexually active.
