Health literacy

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Youth'12 overview: The health and wellbeing of New Zealand secondary school students in 2012

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health literacy
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research and reports

This report presents an overview of findings from Youth’12, the third national health and wellbeing survey of secondary school students in New Zealand. The information presented in this report was provided by 8,500 students who took part in the survey. The report also includes findings from the 2001 and 2007 national surveys to identify trends over time.

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Welcome to consent

Books
Upper primary
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Australia
consent
families
family and domestic violence
friendships
health literacy
intimate relationships
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Non fiction book: A frank, funny and honest guide to navigating consent and respectful relationships that helps young people understand the invisible rules governing consent and how to say yes, no and everything in between. Explores topics that young people need to know about consent from going to the doctor for the first time, working up to a first kiss through to sexual consent. Includes first-person anecdotes from real teens. https://booksfromaustralia.com/book/welcome-to-consent/

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The Relationships and Sexuality Education Project

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Western Australia
adolescence
body image
consent
contraception
health education
health literacy
LGBTI
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sex education
sexual diversity

The RSE Project provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities to anyone working in Western Australian schools. This includes two-day workshops, after-school seminars, webinars, symposiums and tertiary education units. We cover a broad range of topics, all related to relationships and sexuality education (RSE).

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The practical guide to love, sex and relationships

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Lower secondary
Middle secondary
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Teacher
Australia
consent
friendships
gender
health literacy
intimate relationships
law
LGBTI
pornography
puberty
reproduction
sex education
sexual diversity
sexual abuse
STIs and BBVs

A teaching resource from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, exploring relationships, sexual consent, equity and sexual and reproductive health.

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School Drug Education and Road Awareness (SDERA)

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Western Australia
health education
health literacy

Department of Education - Drug Education and Road Aware Branch (Previously SDERA) empowers school based staff, parents and community agencies, through professional learning services and support resources, to develop effective drug and road safety education programs within schools and communities.

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Queensland Health animations about sexual health

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Australia
bodies
contraception
health literacy
immunisation
parenting
reproduction
safer sex
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

Animated videos on sexual health topics produced by Queensland Health.

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Multicultural Communities Council of WA (MCCWA)

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Upper primary
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Western Australia
adolescence
emotional literacy
friendships
health literacy
multicultural

MCCWA supports and advocates disadvantaged individuals from CaLD backgrounds to realise their potential as active contributors to the economic, social and cultural life of WA. Their youth program includes a 'youth conversation circle' which provides opportunity for newly arrived migrants to practice their communication skills in a health, wellbeing (including sexual health) and relationships context.

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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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How to use a condom

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Lower secondary
Middle secondary
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Teacher
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Western Australia
adolescence
contraception
health literacy
intimate relationships
parenting
safer sex

An animation from the Get The Facts website demonstrating how to use a condom correctly.

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Hepatitis Western Australia (HepWA)

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Upper secondary
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Western Australia
health literacy
immunisation
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

Hepatitis WA is a community based organisation which provides free services to support people affected by hepatitis A, B and C. They aim to reduce discrimination and stigma directed at people living with viral hepatitis and raise community awareness. The provide guest speakers, education workshops and community stalls.

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Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN)

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Upper secondary
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Western Australia
health education
health literacy
help seeking
immunisation
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

GAIN is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers who provide women with the opportunity, knowledge, confidence and support to obtain optimal gynaecological and sexual health.

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Everything a teen should know about the HPV vaccine

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Lower secondary
Middle secondary
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Australia
health literacy
immunisation
STIs and BBVs

A four-minute video about the HPV vaccine featuring Australian teenagers.

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Dr Yes

Presenters/Workshops
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Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
adolescence
bodies
body image
consent
contraception
health education
health literacy
immunisation
intersex variations
intimate relationships
law
LGBTI
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sex education
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

The Australian Medical Association of Western Australia (AMA WA) Dr Yes project sends specially trained volunteer medical students into high schools to have frank, open discussions on topics concerning youth health including sexual health. Enquiries can be made through dryes@amawa.com.au