Sexual health

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

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Australia
adolescence
gender diversity
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safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
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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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Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

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International
families
guidelines
intimate relationships
parenting
protective behaviours
puberty
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sex education
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

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

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International
adolescence
consent
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intimate relationships
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safer sex
sex education
sexual health

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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Growing and developing healthy relationships annual website report (2018-2019)

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Western Australia
sex education
sexual health

Annual analytics and updates of the Department of Health's GDHR website

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It’s about more than just sex: curricula and educational materials to help young people achieve better sexual and reproductive health (2013)

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International
adolescence
parenting
sex education
sexual health

The toolkit provides descriptions of high-quality, adult- and youth-led curricula designed to improve youth sexual and reproductive health.

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

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Western Australia
adolescence
families
intimate relationships
parenting
research and reports
sex education
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

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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Australia
adolescence
body image
consent
families
intimate relationships
mental health
parenting
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safer sex
sex education
sexual health
sexualisation
STIs and BBVs

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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WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network (SiREN)

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Western Australia
adolescence
gender diversity
guidelines
health education
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safer sex
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

SiREN is a partnership between researchers, service providers and policymakers working to strengthen evidence-informed policy and practice in Western Australia. SiREN's services include identifying and promoting opportunities for collaboration, developing research and evaluation skills, sharing research and evaluation evidence, developing resources and delivering training.

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Western Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health (2018)

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Western Australia
contraception
online
sex education
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

A survey of WA Year 10-12's outlining: knowledge about STIs/BBVs; sexual behaviours; contraception use; online experiences; and informal/formal sexual health education.

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Western Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health (2021)

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Western Australia
contraception
online
sex education
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

A survey of WA Year 10-12's outlining: knowledge about STIs/BBVs; sexual behaviours; contraception use; online experiences; and informal/formal sexual health education.

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Youth survey report (2018)

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Australia
adolescence
health education
sex education
sexual health

Mission Australia's annual report on young people's values, aspirations, concerns and ambitions.