A 34 second video from eSafety summarising how porn and real life respectful relationships are different.

esafety position statement on online harmful sexual behaviours (2020)

8min 19sec video from a NZ health campaign. Shows a divers range of real people giving straight-forward information on the laws around consent, what consent looks like, sounds like and feels like. Helps young people to know what to look for to make sure they have consent from their sexual partner.

A news article from The Conversation written by Jacqui Hendriks from Curtin University. Outlines the current curriculum requirements, gaps in the curriculum, some Australian statistics and what young people need to know about consent.

Fiction book discussing bullying and how to be a good friend.
"Mimi loves her cousin Momo but he teases her all the time and she doesn't like it. Grandma helps to make a cunning plan so that Momo soon realises that teasing isn't such a good idea."

Recommended for ages 4+

Chichester Clark (2004)

A fiction story about bodily autonomy, personal space, consent and protective behaviours.

YouTube version 3min 22sec (external link)

Zamazing, Jayneen (2005)

SBS News article on period poverty 3 August 2021.

A reassuring and empowering guide for parents to learn about the root causes, potential consequences and managing early puberty in girls. 

Greenspan, Louise et al., (2014)

The 5th National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health was carried out in 2013 and involved over 2000 Year 10, 11 and 12 students from the Government, Catholic and Independent school systems and from every jurisdiction in Australia.

A fictional story that explains to children that what is under your underpants is private. No one is allowed to touch private parts and how to say no.

Book review by Cath Hak 2min 3sec (external link)

Power, Kate et al., (2014)