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Where we discuss the latest on consent and LGBTIQA+ inclusion in Australia.
Our posts provide deep insight on latest research and provide practical tips for promoting inclusion and improving Relationships and Sexuality Education.
Respectful relationships start with making it safe to say ‘no’:
A lesson in consent for a culture that can’t handle rejection. Consider the messages we're sending young people, what this leads to when it comes to sexual consent, and how we can better frame rejection to help keep everyone safe.
Jan 20, 202310 min read
Consent education needs to go beyond respectful relationships lessons and resources
Mel Brush (he/they) and Eleonora Bertsa-Fuchs (she/they) are former high school teachers who now work in sexuality education. In 2021...
Dec 2, 20228 min read
Consent Education: What is congruence and how do I check for it?
So you have been practising strategies to check for consent, and you understand affirmative consent . You know you need to establish a...
Sep 5, 20224 min read
Professional Development in consent should be provided to all teachers in Australia.
Here’s why. Content warning: references to sexual assault, discussion of victim-blaming and rape culture Last year saw a landmark win for...
Aug 3, 20226 min read
But Isn’t ‘They’ Plural? And what is a pronoun anyway?
A guide to they/them pronouns. Calling someone 'they' or 'them' is a gender neutral way to refer to refer to them, as opposed to 'he' or...
Jul 27, 20225 min read
Avoid Trauma Dumping: Your guide to what emotional space is and how to check for it
Learn to turn to people for support without adding to their emotional load. You arrive at 7:30am at the school where you teach to get all...
Jul 12, 20227 min read
A handy guide to LGBTIQA+ TERMINOLOGY: Do you know the full acronym?
In this post, we take you through some of the most common labels people might use to describe themselves and what they usually mean.
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Affirmative consent: Everything you need to know
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and rape culture. You may have started hearing the term “affirmative consent”...
Jun 21, 20227 min read
How to check for consent
When should you check for consent? And how do you go about it? Read on for a definitive guide on how to check for consent.
Jun 21, 20227 min read
What is the true meaning of consent?
For those who missed out on a consent education during their own schooling, let’s take a look at what consent really is.
Jun 21, 20228 min read
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