Sexual health

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

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
Australia
adolescence
gender diversity
intimate relationships
online
safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
sexual health
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)

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
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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ACON

Guidelines
Support services
Professional development
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
intimate relationships
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

An organisation supporting community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Funded by NSW Ministry of Health.

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Barriers and prompts to parent-child sexual communication

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
International
families
guidelines
intimate relationships
parenting
protective behaviours
puberty
research and reports
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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Canadian guidelines for sexual health education (2019)

Guidelines
Teacher
Parent
International
sex education
sexual health

Provides a framework for developing and evaluating evidence-based sexual health education in the Canadian context.

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Dr Yes

Presenters/Workshops
Agencies
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

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Family Planning Tasmania

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Support services
Clinical services
Professional development
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Australia
contraception
sex education
sexual health

Family Planning Tasmania provides expert sexual and reproductive health services. Non-judgemental and caring clinical services for all, and education programs for professionals and people of all stages of life. They are vocal advocates for sexual and reproductive health rights and community awareness. They offer the following services: clinical services, education consultancy and advice, advocacy, health promotion, accurate and up-to-date information and resources.

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Family Planning Welfare Association of Northern Territory (FPWNT)

Free books/brochures
Agencies
Presenters/Workshops
Support services
Clinical services
Professional development
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Australia
contraception
sex education
sexual health

A non-profit Australian Organisation, which aims to promote sexual health and rights for everyone in the Northern Territory of Australia. Offers all people safe and confidential access to reproductive and sexual health services, education and information. Specialise in advice and care on contraception, pregnancy, medical abortion, cervical screening, sexually transmitted infections, menopause, general sexual health issues plus more.

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

Books
Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
consent
guidelines
intimate relationships
research and reports
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)

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
sex education
sexual health

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

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Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN)

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Presenters/Workshops
Professional development
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
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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Hepatitis Western Australia (HepWA)

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Presenters/Workshops
Support services
Clinical services
Professional development
Social media
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
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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HIV - What it means to have HIV

Videos
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
health education
multicultural
safer sex
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

5.45min animation showing HIV from point of diagnosis to treatment and how to stay healthy.

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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)

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
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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Making sense of sex: a forthright guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's Syndrome

Books
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
disabilities
intimate relationships
puberty
reproduction
sex education
sexual health

A paperback book for teenagers and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome who have questions about puberty, sex and relationships.

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

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
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

Research and reports
Teacher
Parent
Australia
adolescence
body image
consent
families
intimate relationships
mental health
parenting
research and reports
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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Queensland Health animations about sexual health

Videos
Teacher
Parent
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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Responding to problem sexual behaviour in children and young people (2019)

Guidelines
Teacher
Parent
Australia
disabilities
guidelines
protective behaviours
puberty
sex education
sexual health
sexual abuse
sexualisation

Guidelines for education and care settings on responding to problem sexual behaviours (3rd edition, 2019). Lists age appropriate behaviours, concerning behaviours and serious behaviours with steps schools can take to respond and protect children.

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SECCA

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Support services
Professional development
Social media
Lower primary
Upper primary
Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
adolescence
disabilities
help seeking
sexual health

SECCA is a non-profit organisation which supports people with disabilities, in their efforts to learn about human relationships, sexuality and sexual health across the lifespan. Offers education and training, counselling and consultancy services.

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