Australian Research and Reports
Research & Reports - Australian
2009 - Increasing the resilience of young people at risk: A literature review
This report provides an analysis of a literature review focusing on what works to increase resilience for at-risk and marginalised young people.
2010 - Results of the first national survey of Australian secondary teachers of sexuality education
Results of a survey of nearly 300 secondary school teachers across Australia.
2012 - Building capacity in sexuality education: The Northern Bay College experience
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.
2012 - HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmissible Infections in Australia: Annual Report of Trends in Behaviour
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.
2013 - 5th National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health
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.
2013 - Education Programs for Indigenous Australians about Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-borne Viruses
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.
2014 - Face the facts briefing: Young Australians and sexual health
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).
2016 - Mission Australia youth survey 2016
Survey of 21,846 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.
2016 - ‘It is not all about sex’: Young people’s views about sexuality and relationships education
A report summarising the views of South Australian and Victorian high school students on sexuality and relationships education.
2018 - 6th National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health
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.