This program helpsyoung people understandtheir changing bodies, emotional and social needs, and relationships with other people. The program also works closely with parents/carers to enable them to support the developmental journey of the children they care for.
This program is designed specifically for young people aged 10-16 who live with intellectual disability and/or are on the autism spectrum (ASD). The primary focus of the program is to build knowledge and strengthen the capacity of young people and their parents/carers to communicate and successfully navigate the physical, emotional...
Puberty Workshops (Primary School Years 3-6)
Puberty is a significant time of growth and change that all humans experience, and education on the topic has many positive impacts for young people. SHFPACT offers a range of student workshops to complement and support the work already being undertaken by schools, teaching staff, parents and carers.
SHFPACT Puberty workshops are age and stage appropriate and informed by the Health and Physical Education subject area of the Australian Curriculum (Version 9). Our educators utilise a variety of educational experiences to engage students and assist...
The goal of Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools is to increase teachers’ skills and confidence in delivering sexuality and relationships education in schools. As Identity, Relationships, Consent and Sexuality are focus areas in the Australia Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Australian Curriculum, 2022), teachers must deliver this content in schools. Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools is designed to support teachers in delivering relationships and sexuality education to a high standard, fulfilling curriculum requirements and contributing to...
Painful Sex
Painful sex involving the vagina, vulva, or pelvic area is a common problem. 3 out of 4 people with a vagina will experience it at some stage in their life. For some this pain may be temporary, while for others it may be a longer-term problem Sex is a normal and enjoyable part of many people’s lives and is often an important part of a relationship. Pain with sex can be upsetting and can lead to avoiding sex and intimacy, which in turn can affect your relationship.
Where Can The Pain Occur?
Pain with sex can occur on the outside genital area (the vulva), in the area surrounding...
The goal of Relationships and Protective Behaviours Training is to build teachers’ skills and confidence in delivering education about the human body and relationships. Safety, Consent and Relationships are focus areas of the Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Australian Curriculum, 2022), therefore it is vital that teachers are familiar with current content and practices in these areas. This training builds on teacher content knowledge and assists teachers to plan programs about the human body, relationships and social safety. Relationships and Protective Behaviours Training...
The goal of Teaching Relationships and Puberty in Grades 3-6 is to increase teachers’ skills and confidence in delivering sexuality and relationships education in primary schools.
As Relationships, Puberty, Emotions, Consent and Health Information are focus areas in the Australia Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Australian Curriculum, 2022), teachers must deliver this content in schools. Teaching Relationships and Puberty in Grades 3-6 is designed to support teachers in delivering this content to a high standard, fulfilling curriculum requirements and contributing to educating a generation...
