"I'd rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permission": Sexuiality education teachers' mediated agency and resistance (2017)

Journal article from USA explores sexuality education teachers' identities and examines the ways in which teachers' experiences mediated their agency and resistance in classrooms.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

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.

Because it's my body!

Topics: protective behaviours, child abuse prevention, bodily autonomy, safety, art.

Fiction

Focusing on empowerment and prevention, this approachable book gives young children a way to reject unwanted, possibly harmful physical contact by adults and other kids.

Age: 4 to 7 years.

Boy puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween boy

Non-fiction

For parents/carers of 9 to 13 year olds to help them talk to their sons about puberty and sex. Tells you what topics to cover and gives ideas on how to start conversations.

Boys' stuff: Boys talking about what matters

A 224 page non-fiction book. Teenage boys reflect on their lives and cover topics such as: sex, friends, sports, drugs, music, school and family. They explain what the 'rules' are, how they break them and what's 'cool'.

Butterfly Foundation

Provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues, and their carers.

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

This paper provides an overview of survey findings and discusses the key results within the context of international literature on early childhood, gender and development, and parenting.

Conversation Starters

Some ideas to help start conversations in general ways that aren't too personal or confronting.

Donor Conception Network

Booklets and films written for children about conception via donor.

eSafeKids

eSafeKids educates, equips and empowers children and young people to have safe and positive experiences. eSafeKids support and inspire parents, carers, educators and other professionals to talk with children about Protective Behaviours, body safety, esafety, digital wellness and pornography. Services include: professional development, parent/carer and student workshops. Resources to teach: protective behaviours, body safety, consent, media literacy, digital wellness, cyber safety, pornography and more.

eSafety Commissioner

A one-stop-shop for online safety, including classroom resources, outreach programs, school policies and parent resources from the Australian Government Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

Everyone's got a bottom

A picture book to start conversations about public and private body parts, introducing the concept of protective behaviours. Written in a light and positive tone.

Everything you never wanted your kids to know about sex (but were afraid they’d ask): the secrets to surviving your child’s sexual development from birth to the teens

Written by doctors, a guide to coping with a child’s sexual maturation.

Family Planning NSW

Provides reproductive and sexual health services throughout NSW. Includes a section for teachers.

For goodness sex: Changing the way we talk to teens about sexuality, values, and health

Sex education for parents and teens promoting healthy sexuality, values and body image in young people

Gender Spectrum

Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.