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Media

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There is a variety of media representation that captures the issues that are faced when implementing and addressing comprehensive relationships and sexuality education. Please find some of our picks below:

In the News

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‘We haven’t been taught about sex’: teens talk about how to fix school sex education.

May 25, 2023. The Conversation.

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Won’t somebody think of the children? Qld LNP votes no to consent education.

July 18, 2023. Crikey.

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How sexual health is taught in Australian schools and tips for parents to talk about sex with their kids

October 11, 2022. SBS.

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Queensland revamps sex education in schools

October 11, 2022, The Educator Australia

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Schools failing young people on sex education – study

September 14, 2022. The Educator Australia.

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A caution on consent and sex education: in our rush to do better, don’t cause harm

September 2, 2022, The Sydney Morning Herald

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‘A huge win’: can sexual consent programs in schools make the change we need?

August 1, 2022. The Guardian.

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Criminal prosecutor calls for overhaul of sex education.

July 31, 2022. The Australian Financial Review.

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Affirmative Consent Laws are being introduced in NSW, ACT, and VIC and there’s some major issues with them

May 17, 2022. Umbrella.

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What mandatory consent education will look like in Australian schools.

April 16, 2022, 9News.

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Why is consent education so important?

March 30, 2022, The Educator Australia.

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Consent education needs Blak voices for the safety and well-being of young First Nations people

March 22, 2022. The Conversation.

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Most parents want gender and sexual diversity education in schools – study

March 23, 2022. The Educator Australia.

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Mandatory consent education is a huge win for Australia – but consent is just one small part...

February 21, 2022. The Conversation.

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It’s Finally Happened. Consent Education Will Be Mandatory Across Australian Schools From 2023

February 16, 2022, Elle Magazine.

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4 out of 5 parents support teaching gender and sexuality diversity in Australian schools

February 15, 2022. The Conversation.

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Giselle Woodley: Let’s make sure we, not porn, teach our kids about sex

December 23, 2021. The West Australian.

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How to get consent for sex (and no, it doesn’t have to spoil the mood)

November 24, 2021. The Conversation.

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Netflix’s Sex Education is doing sex education better than most schools

November 11, 2021. 2LT National News.

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Why it's important to organise for quality sex education

October 26, 2021. The Canberra Times.

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In the world’s largest Muslim population, most parents support sexual health education in schools

September 24, 2021. The Conversation.

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Sex education needs an overhaul in Australia, and we all have a role to play

August 11, 2021. Daily Liberal.

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‘I always get horny … am I not normal?’: teenage girls often feel shame about pleasure. Sex education needs to address this

June 1, 2021. The Conversation.

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Health teachers need trust and resources for good sex ed

March 30, 2021. The Australian.

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What curriculum says about consent isn’t necessarily what’s taught in classrooms

February 28, 2021. The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Not as simple as ‘no means no’: what young people need to know about consent

February 23, 2021. The Conversation.

TV and Podcasts

There are many educational TV shows and podcasts available to support public awareness and advocacy of issues relating to sexuality and relationships.

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Doing 'IT'

Podcast

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Sex Education

TV series

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Talking the Talk: Healthy Sexuality Conversations

Podcast

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doing 'IT'

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doing 'IT'

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Books

Here are some of our top picks for RSE related books.

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Legitimate Sexpectations

The power of sex ed

Katrina Marson

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Talking Sex

A conversation guide for parents

Vanessa Hamilton

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Come as you are

The surprising new science that will transform your sex life

Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.

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Welcome to Sex

Your no-silly-questions guide to pleasure, sexuality and figuring it out

Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes

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Legitimate Sexpectations

The Power of Sex Ed

Katrina Marson

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Legitimate Sexpectations

The Power of Sex Ed

Katrina Marson

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