Educators and Schools

We provide support for schools to implement an evidence-based, whole-school approach to relationships and sexual health education.

Relationships and sexual health education plays a pivotal role in supporting young people to make positive choices about their relationships and sexual health. As such it  forms an important part of the Australian Curriculum. In South Australia, SHINE SA has a Memorandum of Operational Collaboration with the Department for Education to support schools in this area.

SHINE SA supports schools through professional development for educators, curricula, resources and personnel support.

The support we provide increases the confidence and capacity of teachers, counsellors and support staff to facilitate a consistent and comprehensive relationships and sexual health education program. Our resources and Teaching It Like It Is courses for educators are informed by our Principles of Best Practice.

We equip educators to support their students to develop the skills to establish respectful, positive relationships and feel comfortable to access services.

SHINE SA’s support for schools is informed by current research and statistics in the area of relationships, sexual health and wellbeing of young people. Each year we produce a Student Feedback Snapshot Report summarising data collected from thousands of students who participated in relationships and sexual health lessons at their school.

For more information download Support for schools.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

Primary Years

SHINE SA has developed a comprehensive Years 5-7 relationships and sexual health curriculum and associated resources all of which are developmentally appropriate.

Our curriculum is mapped to the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and the Department for Education’s Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.

These resources and curricula inform our educator courses which outline what makes a comprehensive relationships and sexual health program for primary years.

Learn more about our Primary Years course – Teaching It Like It Is.

Secondary Years

SHINE SA’s comprehensive relationships and sexual health curriculum for Years 8–10  is regularly reviewed with reference to teacher, student feedback, parent/carer feedback, evidence updates and emerging issues.

The curriculum is mapped to Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and the Department for Education’s Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.

Our educator courses explore what makes an effective program in the secondary years including content, teaching methods, practical demonstration of classroom activities and a range of resources.

Learn more about our Secondary Years course – Teaching It Like It Is.

Relationships & Sexual Health Education Newsletter For School-Based Educators

Join our network of school-based educators and support staff! Our Newsletter provides updates on the latest relationships and sexual health resources, professional development opportunities and more.

To register your interest, please email school-support@shinesa.org.au.

Students with a Disability

SHINE SA provides professional development, curriculum outlines and resources to support teachers and support staff who work with young people living with a disability. For more information see Relationships and Sexual Health Education for Students with a Disability.

School Counsellors

Our courses for educators, although centred on curriculum delivery, also provide knowledge and strategies to address relationships and sexual health issues with young people which would be of interest for school counsellors, Student Wellbeing Leaders, School Chaplains and Pastoral Care Workers.

Our Pregnancy Choices Training is also available to school counsellors and explains all options available to people experiencing an unintended pregnancy.

Additional support and information can be provided via the Sexual Healthline.

LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE

SHINE SA has an extensive library with free membership available to all South Australians. SHINE SA’s Resource Centre features a selection of resources and activities for teaching relationships and sexual health education and is available to schools for an annual membership fee. Most resources can be supplied via the Department for Education courier system.

For more information see Library and Resource Centre.

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

SHINE SA provides an extensive library containing information relevant for parents/carers of children of various ages and abilities. Counselling support is available for individuals or as a couple and for referrals. Parent/Carer Information Evenings are offered at SHINE SA Woodville. Our Schools Education and Support team can also provide support for schools to host a parent information on site.

For more information see Parents. 

RESEARCH

SHINE SA’s support for schools is informed by current research.

For more information see Research.