Professional Learning
Staff Upskilling
Discussion-led
Evidence Based
Flexible Content
Program Offering
- Ensure educators feel comfortable using gender-inclusive and non-judgemental language, particularly when engaging students in respectful relationships education
- Demonstrate how language can perpetuate gender stereotypes, and why inclusive language is important
- Explore the spectrums of sex, gender and sexuality
Duration: 90 minutes
- Introduction to consent and consent language
- Explore boundaries in different relationships (platonic & sexual relationships), and suggested frameworks to discuss asserting boundaries
Duration: 30 minutes
- Understand the laws around consent with alcohol and other drugs
- Discuss the influence of peer pressure and how we can encourage young people to challenge it
- Consider drink spiking and the actions students can take
Duration: 30 minutes
- Discuss the risks involved in social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat
- Understand the laws around sexting and image-based abuse, and avenues for support and reporting if this does occur
- How can we educate young people to critically analyse the messaging they receive around consent from mainstream media, and from pornography?
Duration: 30 minutes
- Understand the behaviours that constitute sexual harassment and assault, and understand the laws around when someone can not give consent
- Discuss how we can encourage young people to be active bystanders and challenge these normalised behaviours
- Understand the various reporting and support options available if harassment and/or assault occur
- Unpack victim blaming
- How can an educator respond to a young person in the event of disclosure?
Duration: 60 minutes
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Teacher
"I have been a PDHPE teacher in the past for many years, so this topic is especially interesting to me. The rapid changes in our society, with regards to these issues, is immensely important for us as educators to keep up-to-date. I teach the senior classes Society and Culture, of which gender is a topic, so great PD for me."
Teacher
Principal
“Consent Labs program provided our students with a strong foundation in consent education, tailored to their understanding and needs. Despite being a small school, the sessions were engaging and impactful, helping our students grasp the importance of respectful relationships. Their approach made the content relatable, ensuring every student felt heard and valued in these important discussions. The facilitators created a safe and supportive environment, encouraging our students to ask questions and explore complex topics to build their confidence. We are excited to have them back next year!”
Principal
Director of Wellbeing
"Consent Labs has been an incredible partner, working closely with us to tailor their content to our needs. We're excited to have them back as we continue building a culture of informed, confident, and empowered young people."
Director of Wellbeing
Teacher
"Both presenters, being male and female, gave a couple of different perspectives and it was wonderful how inclusive they were in also making reference to LGBTQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other minority and ethnic groups, considering Australia is very much a multicultural and diverse society."
Teacher
Head of Respectful Relationships
"The facilitators were highly relatable and were able to hold the space really well despite the large audience. They struck the right mix of fun and seriousness with their short activities, discussion and scenarios. The students were very positive about the presentation and we will be sure to invite Consent Labs back for more sessions."