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

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

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Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

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A research report from 2016 investigating what prompts parents to start the conversation about sexuality with their children. Many parents feel that their children are too young to talk about sexuality, and often don't know how to start the conversation. This article addresses barriers that parents experience in regards to talking about sexuality with their children.

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Evaluation of the implementation of a relationship and sexuality education project in WA schools (2019)

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Article evaluating the implementation of a relationships and sexuality education project in WA schools.

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From ‘no means no’ to ‘an enthusiastic yes’: Changing the Discourse on Sexual Consent Through Sex and Relationships Education

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This book chapter presents findings from research with young people in England about their understandings of sexual consent. The study was carried out on behalf of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner, as part of their two year inquiry into sexual exploitation in the contexts of gangs and 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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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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Online harmful sexual behaviours

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esafety position statement on online harmful sexual behaviours (2020)

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Parent-adolescent sexual communication and adolecent safer sex behavior: a meta-analysis

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An article describing the importance of parent-adolescent communication to reduce risky sexual behaviour in young people.

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Parents and their support for school-based relationships and sexuality education - Western Australia Snapshot Report (2022)

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This project and final report were commissioned by the Western Australian Department of Health to examine parents' and caregivers' attitudes towards school-based relationships and sexuality education. This report summaries the WA data from the broader National survey.

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Perceptions and Experiences of First Sexual Intercourse in Australian Adolescent Females

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This article aims to better understand the factors that influence the initiation of first intercourse among adolescent females and to explore the context in which this occurs.

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Sexting and young people (2015)

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47% of young people have engaged in sending and receiving sexually suggestive pictures (sexting). Report to the Criminology Research Advisory Council.

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Sexuality and relationship education training to primary and secondary school teachers: an evaluation of provision in Western Australia (2018)

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A journal article describing the formative, process and short term impact evaluation of sexuality and relationships education (SRE) training for teachers in Western Australia over a three year period.

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Sexuality education matters

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A university program created by Deakin University preparing pre-service teachers to teach sexuality education.

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Sexuality Education: The why, who and what of relationship education in WA Schools (2009)

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Report on Tertiary Lecturers' Seminar conducted in November 2009 to promote the Growing and Developing Healthy Relationships (GDHR) resources to tertiary educators and students.

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Young people, sex and relationships: The new norms (2014)

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A UK report that examines how young people can be educated about sex and relationships in this age of digital, mobile communications .

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‘It is not all about sex’: Young people’s views about sexuality and relationships education (2016)

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A report summarising the views of South Australian and Victorian high school students on sexuality and relationships education.