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Tune in to SHV’s expert-led podcast series, designed to help parents, carers and people who work with young people talk openly and comfortably with young people about sexual health, relationships, bodies, puberty, sex, consent, pleasure, identity and more.
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In this episode, we interview Fiona Katauskas. Fiona is a cartoonist, author and illustrator. She is the artist behind The Amazing True Story of How Babies are Made, a popular book that has been animated into a three-part series for families and schools. Fiona has created a funny, accurate and inclusive narrative as a way to guide a conversation about how babies are made. Sexual Health Victoria have endorsed the resource and we have seen first hand how classrooms of students react to its humour and honesty in such a positive way. In this episode we talk about the creative process of writing and animating this story and the reactions it has had. The Amazing True Story of How Babies Are Made is available in bookshops and online.
n this episode, we talk to SHV’s Nurse Educator Sam Read. Young people often ask questions about sexual health information and seek information about how to protect their privacy. Sam talks about what it takes for a young person to get themselves to the doctor. What age can someone see a doctor on their own? Does a parent have to know if a young person has been prescribed contraception? What even is Medicare and the My Health record? Enjoy!
In this episode, we interview Miller Soding from Minus 18. Minus 18 is an Australian youth driven network for LGTBIQ young people. They run events, workshops and provide advocacy resources. Minus 18 is an agency that young people might know about through school. In this discussion, Miller answers questions about the type of work Minus 18 do and why it is so important. She also talks about some logistics of events that parents and carers might want to know about if they have a young person attending an event. Enjoy!
In this episode, we speak with SHV educator Kit about consent. When do young people start to learn about consent? What should adults say about it? What does consent mean in a sexual relationship? What does the law say about consent? What does SHV say about consent in classes? Enjoy!
In this episode, we speak with Vanessa Hamilton from Talking the Talk. She discusses the clitoris: a body part that is often left out of anatomy discussion. We talk about what it is, what young people need to know about it, what to say and when. Enjoy!
n this episode, we speak with Fida Sanjakdar. Fida is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University specializing in the intersection of culture, religion and sexuality education. Enjoy!
In this episode, we speak with Holly Ann Martin. Holly Ann is Managing Director of Safe 4 Kids, a child abuse prevention program. Anne speaks with Holly Ann about the program and its impact in remote areas of northern Australia, where Holly Ann works with whole communities. For more information about Holly Ann go to the Safe 4 Kids website. Enjoy!Click here to listen to the podcast
In this episode, we speak with Jenny Walsh. Jenny has been working the field of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Australia and internationally for over 25 years. She is a former senior member of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University. She has authored resources and curriculum such as Catching on Early and Catching on Later which have been used by teachers to deliver RSE curriculum. Jenny tells us what has changed and what has stayed the same in Relationships and Sexuality Education. Enjoy!
In this episode, we chat with Chris Fisher. Chris is the Associate Professor at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University. Chris provides a summary of his findings within his recent national research survey about the sexual health knowledge and sexual behaviours of Australian students in grades 10 to 12. Click through to podbean to access a link to the 6th National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health 2019. Enjoy!
In this episode, we speak to Kardie from SHV’s Schools and Community team. Kardie works with young people with cognitive disability to help guide them through puberty and how to have respectful relationships. We talk about what young people with cognitive disability need to know about puberty, when they need to know it and how their experience may be the same or different to their neuro-typical peers. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about masturbation. Parents and carers often have questions about how and when to talk to young people about masturbation. Anne records this episode on her own. Enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss how to talk with young people about sex. Talking about sex often accompanies discussions about puberty in mid-primary school classes, prompting further questions at home. Parents and carers might find it difficult to know what to say. Schools Educator Athi joins Anne to share some wisdom on how to start or continue these conversations at home. Enjoy!
n this episode, we talk about periods. SHV Schools Education Manager Bonnie talks through the common questions that young people have about periods. How they work, myths and realities, talking about and managing periods. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about sperm production. SHV Schools Educator explains what we would say to students about bodies as they start to produce sperm during puberty. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about young people and body image. As young people go through puberty, their body is likely to go through big changes. SHV Schools educator Andrea will talk about how to support your young person to feel confident about the body they are in as they navigate these changes. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk about ways young people can take care of their bodies as they go through puberty. They will need to understand the basics of how bodies work and how to manage changes like body odour and pimples. As a young person goes through puberty they are likely to want more independence privacy. In this episode FPV Schools Educator Sue talks about what young people need to know about taking care of their own body. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk to SHV Schools Team Manager Bonnie about puberty. What do young people want to know? When do parents and carers need to talk about this? What are the changes that happen in puberty? We tackle the common in this episode. This episode is a part of a series about puberty. Enjoy!
In this episode, we introduce you to Doing ‘IT'. A new podcast from Sexual Health Victoria. Listen to the experts as we discuss all things Relationships and Sexuality Education. Including: bodies, growing up, being safe, puberty, sex, identity, relationships, sexuality and sexual health. We know some parents and carers may find it difficult to have conversations about these topics with the young people in their lives. Having open and honest communication empowers young people to look after themselves in life and relationships. Doing ‘IT’ provides tips and resources to help parents, carers and teachers to start or continue these conversations. Enjoy!
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