7th July 2011
In June 2011 a free resource Talk Soon. Talk Often. A guide for parents talking to their kids about sex was launched by WA Health. The release has been widely covered by the media including the 7PM Project, Sunrise and the Sunday Times as well other national newspapers and has created much controversy and discussion.
For information about the resource go to http://7pmproject.com.au/sex-ed.htm and http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/teach-sex-education-from-birth/story-e6frg153-1226081877336
Join other concerned and interested educators for a unique opportunity to hear:
- the facts about the research undertaken by La Trobe University that informed the development of the resource
- what is really in the 70 page book and not only what is covered in a 16 sentence media report
- the perspectives of a principal, a teacher, a parent and the education system concerning school based sexuality education
- answers to your questions (so come prepared with your questions for the panel)
Date: Wednesday, 31st August, 2011
Time: 4.00 – 7.30pm
Venue: Esplanade River Suites (Pagoda), Melville Beach Parade, Como
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22nd May 2011
Mike Daube recently wrote an article in The West Australian: Alcohol education the key to a better lifestyle
Sue wrote a response which was published in Letters to the Editor West Australian Thursday May 19, 2011 and here it is…
Congratulations to Mike Daube for his Opinion piece (Alcohol education the key to a better lifestyle, 16/05). This should be made compulsory reading for all politicians, administrators in all education systems and sectors, educators and parents…
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17th February 2011
In 2011 WA Health Education Services continues to provide professional learning opportunities for school staff responsible for sexuality and relationships education using the recent resources including the updated Growing and Developing Healthy Relationships (GDHR) Years P–10. GDHR resources have been in all Government and Independent schools in WA since 2000 with WA Health Education Services providing dynamic and interactive best practice relationships & sexual health education activities and resources.
The Department of Education’s policy (April 2009) is that the principal must implement preventative curriculum for all students.
This 2 day GDHR training can help you and your school meet this very important requirement. All schools, teachers and other school staff are mandatory reporters of child sexual abuse and this PD will address some common elements.
All seminar costs are covered by the Department of Health with teacher relief the responsibility of your school/organisation.
Date: 8.30 am – 4.00pm, Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd March, 2011 •
Venue: Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley Technology Park
Email the attached registration form as soon as possible for confirmation of the venue and catering to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Registration Form: Registration_metro_2_day.doc
GDHR Workshop Information: GDHR_workshop_information.doc
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