The 2012 Annual Report of Trends in Behaviour presents data from current behavioural and social research. Want to know about … the sexual health of young people? drug use and risk? initiatives in hepatitis C treatment? sexual practices and risk among gay men? This report will provide you with the most recent data and perspectives on these and other current issues.

This article provides comment on the effects of COVID on mental health on children and social inequalities. It points to the idea that schools should be appreciated not only as sites for academic and social learning, but also settings that can enhance student health and wellbeing.

A handbook for parents with children who have intersex variations.

A light-hearted picture book outlining the changes during puberty.

Cath Hak's review of book (4min 02sec) (external link)

Cole (2001)

eSafety research on the digital lives of young people in Australia.

A guidelines developed by Inclusive Education WA outlining how to support a student to affirm their gender.

In 2016, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) was engaged by the Department of Social Services to review what the available research evidence tells us about the impact exposure to and consumption of online pornography has on children and young people.

eSafety toolkit for schools to provide support and advice to help school leaders respond effectively to incidents of sharing explicit material, for example where a student's nude or sexual image or video is taken, shared or threatened to be shared online.

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eSafety toolkit for schools to provide support and advice to help school leaders respond effectively to incidents of sharing explicit material, for example where a student's nude or sexual image or video is taken, shared or threatened to be shared online.

The Guidelines for Supporting Sexual and Gender Diversity in Schools were released by the Equal Opportunity Commission Western Australia in 2014. The Guidelines are intended to support Western Australian schools in their ongoing endeavours to maintain positive learning environments that are inclusive of diversity and safe from discrimination, bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation, intersex difference and gender identity.

A younger girl's guide to puberty and the pre-teen years. Thoughtfully answering key questions like Should I use pads or tampons?, What can I do about pimples?, and How do I deal with someone who is mean to me?

Cooke (2016)