The 2-day Relationships and Sexual Health Education course is suitable for Aboriginal education workers, teachers, SSOs, principals and counsellors who work with Aboriginal young people through schools.
Teaching It Like It Is – Aboriginal: Relationships & Sexual Health Education for Aboriginal Students
Course Outline
The course covers communication and feelings, healthy relationships, power and bullying, the body, puberty and reproduction, safer sex, media and technology, diversity and more. All topics include demonstrations of activities and resources that can be used with young people.
Please note: Teachers who are looking to run sequential Relationships and Sexual Health lessons in the classroom may find a Primary or Secondary course more suitable, followed by the Resource Update which focuses on Aboriginal-specific activities and perspectives.
Training outcomes
- Knowledge and confidence to talk about relationships and sexual health with young people and families
- Knowledge of culturally relevant resources for both younger and older students
- Linking relationships and sexual health lessons to literacy, Australian Curriculum and Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
This workshop has been referenced to the following National Professional Standards for Proficient Teachers:
1.4, 1.5, 3.4, 7.2, 7.3
Resources
Aboriginal-specific resources
There are a number of Aboriginal-specific resources available for purchase from our online shop, including card sets, board games and posters.
Curriculum manual
The Yarning Like It Is curriculum manual is designed to complement Relationships and Sexual Health lessons in the classroom, and features activities with Aboriginal characters and perspectives.
What is Sexual Health?
This free poster (available from our online shop) is suitable for primary schools, and explains the physical, emotional, mental, social and community aspects of sexual health throughout our lives. Click here for the PDF version.
On-site and regional training options
We can provide on-site or regional training to ten or more staff (this includes SSOs, ACEOs and AEWs).
To book or discuss options for on-site training, contact: School-Support@shinesa.org.au
Course Cost
$345
$110 for Focus Schools staff
$175 for pre-service teachers
Costs include GST
Payment is required upon enrolment into this course. Please ensure that you have a credit or debit card ready.
Curriculum manual is included.
Course times:
8:30am – 4:30pm
Course location:
SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville (car park entry via Bower Street)
For further information or enquiries please contact School-Support@shinesa.org.au or phone 8300 5317.
Course Dates
Teaching It Like It Is – Aboriginal: Relationships & Sexual Health Education for Aboriginal Students
Date start: 19 August 2019
Date end: 20 August 2019
Date end: 20 August 2019
Status: Open
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Teaching It Like It Is – Aboriginal: Relationships & Sexual Health Education for Aboriginal Students
Date start: 10 October 2019
Date end: 11 October 2019
Date end: 11 October 2019
Status: Open
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