'We haven't been taught about sex': teens talk about how to fix school sex education

By Giselle Natassia Woodley, Researcher and Phd Candidate, Edith Cowan University

Last week, the Albanese government announced an expert panel to support relationships and sexuality education in Australian schools.

The group is lead by the head of anti-violence organisation Our Watch, Patty Kinnersly, and includes consent advocate Chanel Contos. It will do a “rapid review” into consent and respectful relationships programs to identify “opportunities for improvement”.

This follows a new focus on consent and healthy relationships…

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