Sexual Health Education - Enhance Awareness

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What is a quality sexual health education program?

Quality sexual health education programs teach students how to: 1 Access valid and reliable health information, products, and services (e.g., STI/HIV testing) Take responsibility for themselves and others to improve their health. What are the benefits of delivering sexual health education to students?

What makes a good sexual health education program?

Quality sexual health education programs share many characteristics. 2-4 These programs: Address the health needs of all students, including the students identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) Connect students to sexual health and other health services at school or in the community

What are the principles of sexuality and sexual health education?

The principles comprise a framework to guide the development of effective sexuality and sexual health education in NSW Public school settings. Schools need to make decisions at the local level based on the needs of their students and broader community and within the context of department policies and procedures.

What should schools consider before delivering sexuality and sexual health education?

Important considerations for schools before delivering sexuality and sexual health education. Resources and professional learning to support sexuality and sexual health education. Teaching strategies, units, support resources, planning and programming advice and school-based considerations for teaching sexuality and sexual health education.

How do senior students learn about sexuality & sexual health in NSW?

Senior students in NSW government schools extend their learning about sexuality and sexual health as part of the mandatory 25-hour Life Ready course. The teaching of consent in all NSW public schools is mandatory. Consent is a concept embedded in sexuality and sexual health education.

What Is Sexual Health Education

1. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/comprehensive-sexuality-education
2. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/whatworks/what-works-sexual-health-education.htm
3. https://www.unesco.org/en/health-education/cse
4. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/pdhpe/sexuality-and-sexual-health-education/teaching-and-learning-resources
5. https://shvic.org.au/for-you/for-parents-and-carers/sex-education-talking-to-young-people
6. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/for-educators/what-sex-education

Sexual Health Education Information

1. https://shinesa.org.au/
2. https://shq.org.au/education/
3. https://www.health.gov.au/topics/sexual-health/about