SHV Schools, Disability and Community Team Educators

The SHV Schools and Community team comprises dedicated, professional educators with decades of experience delivering RSE. Our specialised experience means that we understand how young people will react when delivering RSE and we can adapt our pedagogical approach to a wide range of audiences.

Educators join our team because they are passionate about our work. We understand that it is a privilege to work with young people and that schools, communities and families trust us to deliver sensitive content to them.

Anne

Anne (she/her) Manager - Schools, Community and Disability. Anne is an educator who has been working in the field of Relationships and Sexuality Education since 2011. Anne has had the opportunity to work with an enormous range of schools, communities and organisations as well as develop teaching materials for the everyBODY Education program. Anne is also the creator of the SHV podcast Doing ‘IT’.

Brooke

Brooke is the main point of call for school, community and disability bookings at SHV. She has a strong background in administration and is passionate about creating positive and inclusive experiences for all clients. Brooke holds a Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Sexuality) and a Graduate Certificate in Sexology. She is excited to connect schools and community groups with meaningful Relationships and Sexuality Education.

Chloe

Chloe (She/her) is a Schools and Community Educator; she has completed a BA in Media and Communication and a Graduate Diploma of Education (English/Media). Chloe created the VCAL Media curriculum for Victoria University and worked as a secondary teacher for over 15 years, both in Australia and Germany. Chloe is trained as an IB Diploma teacher and has specialised in working with students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds. Chloe has been active in organising intersectional feminist and Queer student groups and developing diverse gender and sexuality-inclusive school curriculum. Chloe feels that her current position at SHV is an amazing opportunity to work with young people to encourage a positive relationship with their bodies and sexuality and find ways to bring parents, schools and communities along on that journey.

Claire

Claire (she/her) Educator and Team Lead for the Schools and Community team. Claire holds a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and a Graduate Certificate in Sexology. She finds both the socio-cultural and scientific sides of sexual and reproductive wellbeing endlessly fascinating and loves hearing all the curious questions that students ponder. Claire enjoys helping young people to build healthy relationships and the ability to advocate for themselves and their communities.

Clare

Clare (they/them) is the Projects Lead at SHV, responsible for overseeing the program delivery in the Schools, Community and Disability Team. They have a background in public health research and hold a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Forensic Medicine, where their research focused on sociocultural determinants of gender-based violence. They are passionate about using education to destigmatise conversations regarding sexuality among diverse communities. In their downtime, Clare loves to read, swim and can be found listening to music at all times.

Debora

Debora (they/them) has found their passion for sexuality education during their social work studies, leading them to pursue a career in the field. They are dedicated to empowering individuals and teams through education, advocating for everyone’s right to sexual self-determination. With a diverse background working with both people with and without disabilities, Debora has gained valuable experience across residential homes, specialist schools, and counselling centres in Australia and Germany. Outside of work, they enjoy traveling to different corners of the globe and occasionally foster greyhounds.

Emily

Emily (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary). During her experience as a classroom teacher, she developed a strong passion for Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), with a focus on equipping students to respect and care for themselves and others. Emily has collaborated with organisations to support professionals and families, with a particular emphasis on primary prevention. She is a dedicated advocate for young people as capable decision-makers and believes that, through empowerment and agency, they can develop a strong sense of what is right for them.

Joanna

Joanna (she/her) is SHV’s Health Promotion Coordinator and a Schools and Community Educator, with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health. Joanna’s work in sexual and reproductive health includes designing and delivering sexuality and consent education programs and running health promotion programs on topics such as fertility. Joanna is passionate about helping young people build health literacy and providing them with comprehensive, inclusive and accessible education.

Kardie

Kardie (she/her) has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability) and has been at Sexual Health Victoria since 2007 as a sexuality educator for people with cognitive disability of all ages. Kardie works in a variety of disability settings, special schools and TAFEs, provides learning to professionals and volunteers working in the disability sector, education consultations to care teams and families, and facilitates information sessions for parents and carers.

Krissy

Krissy (she/her) has many years of experience working with young people both within schools and alternative out-of-school settings, passionate about educating and supporting young people as they navigate their understanding of relationships, sexuality and identity. Krissy holds a Master of Education (Primary and Secondary) and is currently undertaking the Diploma of Auslan.

Leon

Leon (he/him) has worked in various educational settings since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary), and a Master of Education (Student Wellbeing). Leon is interested in research, and he continues to keep up to date with best practice in Relationships and Sexuality Education. His interest in Pop Culture allows Leon to connect quickly with students, making them feel safe and comfortable during his presentations.

Sam

Sam (she/her) Head of Education Services at SHV. Sam is a Registered Nurse and has over 25 years of experience working in Relationships and Sexuality Education and sexual health. Sam is passionate about supporting young people to access the highest quality information and support so they can make choices that are right for them. Sam is also passionate about community Leadership and has recently become a Williamson fellow through Leadership Victoria.

Taladwyn

Taladwyn (She/her) has a Bachelor of Education (Physical/Health) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion. Taladwyn has spent the majority of her career teaching VCE Health and Human Development in government secondary schools, but since 2020 has worked at Sexual Health Victoria. She loves her current position as a School Educator and is passionate about everything related to Relationships and Sexuality Education.

Tessa

Tessa (she/they) has been developing and implementing educational workshops for young people and adults from a broad range of communities since 2020. A specialist in LGBTQIA+ inclusion, menstrual health and pelvic pain, Tessa is deeply passionate about comprehensive, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed approaches to Relationships and Sexuality Education. She is a staunch advocate for bodily autonomy, reproductive rights and empowering people with the tools to build supportive and connected relationships. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Gender Studies), a Master of Sexology and is currently undertaking a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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