‘Do I have to get it in writing?’ Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works
- Written by Giselle Woodley, Researcher and PhD Candidate, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University
Tirachard Kumtanom/Pexels, CC BYConsent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023.
Amid growing public understanding we need to reduce sexual violence and teach young people about healthy relationships, consent is now part of the national curriculum until Year 10.
But is this education working?
Our research with teens suggest...





