Sexual health
Sexual health
Responding to problem sexual behaviour in children and young people (2019)
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.
SECCA
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.
Sex. Youth Law Australia
Youth Law Australia give free and confidential legal advice about sex and dating. This site discussed sex, dating, and relationships.
Sexual consent toolkit
Toolkit from Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy (RASARA) that covers a range of issues relating to sexual consent and sexual assault. RASARA are an organisation that advocates for rape and consent law reform across Australia.
Sexual Health in Adolescence Clinical Nursing Manual
This guide aims to support nurses working in schools to provide primary health care for young people in secondary schools. Comprehensive guidance is offered on roles, responsibilities and actions. For teachers, it is useful to understand that the nurses support curriculum but the responsibility is that of teachers.
Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ)
Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ) provides a comprehensive range of clinical, counselling, educational and training activities around sexual and reproductive health. Services include: STI testing, unplanned pregnancy counselling, contraception counselling, professional development, education sessions. SHQ can partner with your school to deliver RSE sessions on: respectful relationships, diversity in sex, gender and sexual identity, bodies and reproductive systems, safer sex and STIs, contraception, unintended pregnancy, sexting and porn, and more.
SHINE SA (Family Planning South Australia)
Family Planning South Australia is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive reproductive, sexual health and relationship wellbeing services. SHINE SA’s service and education delivery model works to provide sexual health education, early intervention, health promotion, clinical services and therapeutic counselling. SHINE SA provides nurse-led and medical clinical assessment, treatment and counselling services. Drop-in clinics provide free responsive access to young people under the age of 30.
SHQ Disability
Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ) provides counselling and education for people with disability. Our counsellors and psychologists specialise in sexuality, relationships & protective education. We also offer education and support to parents, carers, community groups, school students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in disability and sexual health.
Teaching children with Down Syndrome about their bodies, boundaries & sexuality
A 331 paperback resource for parents and educators that provides information and ideas on how to teach children with Down Syndrome about their bodies, puberty and sexuality.
The new puberty: how to navigate early development in today's girls
Available as an eBook this guide for parents and educators on managing early puberty in girls. It includes information on emotional stressors, personal care and promoting health with practical strategies.
The sustainable period project
Free resources to help educate about re-usable and sustainable menstrual hygiene options including a free sample kit.
The transgender child: a handbook for families and professionals
This 272 page book provides information for parents and educators on issues and questions that may affect children and teenagers in relation to their own sex characteristics, gender and sexuality as they grow up.
WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network (SiREN)
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.
Western Australian AIDS Council (WAAC)
WA AIDS Council (WAAC) provides a wide range of services dedicated to the prevention of HIV, and the treatment and care of people living with HIV and AIDS. WAAC provides: professional development, presentations and workshops for students, a needle exchange program, and various resources.
Western Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health (2018)
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.
Western Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health (2021)
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.
What does it mean to be intersex?
An ABC feature article that describes young people's experiences and their growing understanding of what makes someone intersex within what is a diverse community. It includes guidance on what not to say to an intersex person.
What is an STI?
3min 20 sec animation outlining what an STI is, possible symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Youth Empowerment Against HIV (YEAH)
Youth Empowerment Against HIV/AIDS (YEAH) is Australia's largest online and face-to-face engagement connecting young people with sexual health information and supporting young people to take control of their sexual health through participation and leaderships. YEAH deliver peer led workshops/events, train young people to be peer educators and distribute free safe sex kits.
Youth survey report (2018)
Mission Australia's annual report on young people's values, aspirations, concerns and ambitions.