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'Is it like one of those infectious kind of things?' The importance of educating young people about HPV and HPV vaccination at school (2017)

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Australia
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The HPV vaccination program in Australia commenced in 2007 for girls and 2013 for boys. Students at school receive little or no education about HPV or HPV vaccination prior to immunisation. This trial conducted an intervention in schools to improve knowledge, psycho-social outcomes and vaccination uptake.

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5th National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health (2013)

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Australia
sex education
STIs and BBVs

The 5th National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health was carried out in 2013 and involved over 2000 Year 10, 11 and 12 students from the Government, Catholic and Independent school systems and from every jurisdiction in Australia.

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6th National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health (2018)

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Australia
adolescence
gender diversity
intimate relationships
online
safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

The 6th National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health was carried out in 2018 and involved over 6000 Year 10, 11 and 12 students from the Government, Catholic and Independent school systems from every jurisdiction in Australia.

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7th National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health (2021)

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Australia
adolescence
gender diversity
intimate relationships
online
safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

The 7th National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health was carried out in 2021 and involved over 6000 Year 10, 11 and 12 students from the Government, Catholic and Independent school systems from every jurisdiction in Australia.

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Adolescent romantic relationships - evidence summary report (2012)

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Australia
adolescence
intimate relationships

An evidence summary outlining why adolescent relationships are important and whether they should be encouraged or avoided.

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Alex. I'm intersex here's what that means. Minus18

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Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
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sexual diversity

Minus18 is an organisation tackling social isolation, education and advocacy, and youth empowerment of LGBTQIA+ young people. This story is by Alex who is intersex.

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Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society

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Australia
families
gender diversity
intimate relationships
LGBTI
safer sex
sex education
sexual diversity

A centre for social research into sexuality, health and the social dimensions of human relationships based at La Trobe University, Melbourne.

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Australian standards of care and treatment guidelines for transgender and gender diverse children and adolecents

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Australia
adolescence
gender
gender diversity
mental health
parenting
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sexual diversity

Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines aiming to maximise quality care given to trans and gender diverse children and adolescents across Australia.

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Black rainbow

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Australia
gender diversity
LGBTI
multicultural
research and reports
sexual diversity

Australian volunteer enterprise to support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTIA+SB people.

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Building capacity in sexuality education: The Northern Bay College experience (2012)

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Australia
sex education

A report on the first phase of a five-year project at Northern Bay College in Geelong to enhance sexuality education for Prep - Year 12 students using a whole-school and community partnership approach.

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Challenging gender stereotypes in the early years: the power of parents

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Australia
families
gender
guidelines
parenting
research and reports

An overview of survey findings discussing key results within the context of international literature on early childhood, gender stereotypes, development, and parenting.

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Education programs for Indigenous Australians about sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses (2013)

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Australia
multicultural
sex education
STIs and BBVs

This 2013 resource sheet, produced by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, examines evidence on the effectiveness of sexual health education programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Face the facts briefing: Young Australians and sexual health (2014)

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Australia
contraception
safer sex
sex education
STIs and BBVs

A brief overview of current knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young Australians. Outlines the role of education and social marketing in reducing the prevalence of STIs (May, 2014).

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Family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia: continuing the national story 2019

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Australia
family and domestic violence
research and reports
sexual abuse

Family, domestic and sexual violence is a major health and welfare issue. It affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds, but mainly women and children. This report explores the impact of family, domestic and sexual violence among vulnerable groups.

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HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia: Annual report of trends in behaviour (2012)

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Australia
intimate relationships
LGBTI
sexual diversity
STIs and BBVs

This report presents data from social and behavioural research conducted by the National Centre in HIV Research. Includes data on the sexual health of young people.

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Increasing the resilience of young people at risk: A literature review (2009)

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Australia
emotional literacy

This report provides an analysis of a literature review focusing on what works to increase resilience for at-risk and marginalised young people.

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Making every school a health-promoting school

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Australia
emotional literacy
guidelines
health education
health literacy
mental health
research and reports

This article provides comment on the effects of COVID on mental health on children and social inequalities. It points to the idea that schools should be appreciated not only as sites for academic and social learning, but also settings that can enhance student health and wellbeing.

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Mission Australia Youth Survey (2018)

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Australia
adolescence

Survey of 28,000 Australian young people aged 15-19 years. Covering topics such as: education; post school plans; employment; values and concerns; who they go to for help; family relationships; discrimination; what activities they are involved in; happiness; feelings about the future. Broken down into state responses.

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Mission Australia Youth Survey (2021)

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Australia
health education
mental health
research and reports

The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest annual survey of young people in Australia. The survey aims to identify the values, aspirations and issues of concern to young people at the national level, but also then presents information on states and territories of Australia. This report and overview provide findings the 2021 survey results. The top three issues in Australia in 2021 were COVID-19, the environment, and equity and discrimination.

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Mission Australia Youth Survey (2022)

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Australia
health education
mental health
research and reports

The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest annual survey of young people in Australia. The survey aims to identify the values, aspirations and issues of concern to young people at the national level, but also then presents information on states and territories of Australia. This report and overview provide findings the 2022 survey results. The top three issues in Australia in 2022 were the environment, equity and discrimination, and mental health.

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