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Doing ‘IT‘
by Sexual Health Victoria
Doing ‘IT‘. A podcast from the Sexual Health Victoria Schools, Community and Disability team.Listen to the experts as we discuss all things Relationships and Sexuality education. Including: bodies; growing up; being safe; puberty; sex; consent; identity; relationships; sexuality & sexual health. We know some parents/carers find it difficult to have conversations about these topics with the young people in their lives. Having open honest communication is going to empower young people to look after themselves in life and relationships. Doing ‘IT’ will provide tips and resources to help parents/carers and teachers in starting or continuing these conversations.
Episodes
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#79 8th Australian Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health with Dr Jennifer Power
In this episode, Leon from SHV speaks to Professor Jennifer Power about the results from the 2024 Australian Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) survey from Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at LaTrobe University. The study explores young people’s...
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#78 Introduction to menstrual health and pelvic pain
In this episode, Tessa speaks with one of SHV doctors, Dr Fiona, about menstrual health and pelvic pain. They discuss why people might get period or pelvic pain, what falls outside of “normal” for periods, and Tessa describes SHV’s Menstrual Health and Pelvic Pain program, funded by the Victorian...
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#77 Consent Matters - Disability with William Ward-Boas
In this episode, Em from SHV speaks with William Ward-Boas about including people with a cognitive disability in consent education. Listen to William reflect on relationships and consent through their lived experience, and hear about SHV’s Consent Matters – Disability program. Resources: Learn...
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#76 The Manosphere with Cam Fraser
In this episode Louis from SHV talks to Cam from inyourskin about misogyny and the Manosphere. They discuss why young men seek out these spaces and what we can do to support them, showing them examples of healthy masculinity. Resources: Research from the e61 institute - Gen Z Men Are Emerging as…
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#75 Guiding Principles for Delivering Relationships and Sexuality Education
In this episode Anne from SHV explains some key guiding principles to consider when delivering Relationships and Sexuality Education. This episode will be featured in a poster submission at the World Association for Sexual Health Conference in 2025. Resources: UNESCO Technical Guidance on…
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#74 AI Deepfakes with Bec Martin
In this episode Leon from SHV talks to Bec from Evolve Education about Artificial Intelligence and deepfakes. They discuss how this technology impacts the lives and sexual interactions of young people. Resources: The eSafety website, The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, Kerrin...
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#73 Why do you do this job?
In this episode, you will hear from the Sexual Health Victoria Schools, Community and Disability Education team. Listen to the team discuss why they do this work, what are some of the questions young people ask in these classes and hear the team tell some of their favourite stories from the...
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#72 Elevation College
In this episode Leon from SHV talks about embedding a whole school approach to Relationships and Sexuality Education. SHV are working in partnership with a secondary school in Melbourne’s Northwestern growth corridor. Leon unpacks some of the challenges and learnings from working with a large…
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#71 Drag Storytime
In this episode we speak to performers Dean Arcuri & Jacob Thomas. Sometimes they run Drag Storytime events. Listen to Dean and Jacob describe the many ways that these events bring community, performance and storytelling together in a safe inclusive way for all. Resources: See Dean at Dean Arcuri...
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#70 Supporting Multicultural Communities
In this episode we talk to Krushnadevsinh Ravalji (Kano). Kano is the Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission. We ask him about how educators can ensure that Relationships and Sexuality Education is inclusive and respectful for the multicultural communities that we work with....
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UN Youth Listening Tour. Imogen Kane
In this episode we speak to the 2023 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, Imogen Kane. This role saw Imogen travel Australia to meet with young people to find out what was important to them. Hear what Imogen learned about the generational divide, sexuality and relationships and...
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#68 The Sexual Response Cycle
In this episode we speak to Anita Brown Major about the sexual response cycle. As an occupational therapist, Anita uses her understanding of physiology to help people understand their own bodies, including what happens during a sexual experience. Sexual response and pleasure is the part of...
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#67 So, what do you say about gender?
The everybody education team at Sexual Health Victoria sometimes get questions about how we discuss gender, sex and sexuality in a classroom. In this episode SHV expert educator Chrissy is going to talk through what we say and why we say it. Resources: See Victorian Child Safe Standards and...
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#66 Professor Michael Flood
Professor Michael Flood describes types of masculinities that can be harmful to boys, men and the people around them. Listen for a discussion on engaging men and boys to address gender inequality and gender based violence. In this episode, Professor Michael Flood describes types of masculinities...
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#65 Discord
Discord is a social chat app designed initially for the gaming community, now extending to a wide variety of interest groups. In this episode listen to Discord Senior Policy Director, Savannah Badalich explain what Discord does to keep users safe. Part of keeping young people safe online is...
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#64 Responding to sexual assault.
In this episode Laura Crozier and SHV educator Chrissy talk about their own experiences of finding help after being sexually assaulted in high school. Both Chrissy and Laura speak about the vital role of the welfare teams at their schools and the difficultly in disclosing abuse to parents....
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#63 7th National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health
In this episode Dr Jennifer Power talks about the 2022 National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health from Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at LaTrobe University. Dr Power talks through some key statistics from the survey as well as providing...
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#62 Dr Jacqui Hendriks on parental support of RSE.
In this episode Dr Jacqui Hendriks talks about her recent research. Jacqui has led the First national survey of Australian parents and their attitudes towards relationships and sexuality education in schools. Resources: See Dr Jacqui Hendriks Curtain University bio. See research: Support for...
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#61 Families and Assisted Reproduction.
In this episode, two families share their stories of making babies using Assisted Reproductive Technology. Sue and Linda explain some of the process and how they decided to talk to their children about it. Their children, Emily and Elsie, talk about what they understand about how they were...
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#60 Dr Agli Zavros-Orr on Intersex Advocacy
In this episode, chair of Intersex Human Rights Dr Agli Zavros-Orr speaks of their advocacy work and their lived experience as a person born with an intersex variation. Young people often ask us how bodies can be different. Agli helps explain the diversity of human sex characteristics. Resources:...
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#59 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 7 of 7. eSafety. Australia’s Online Safety Regulator. This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this…
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#58 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 6 of 7. Pornography. This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode Dr Zahra...
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#57 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 5 of 7. Sexting. This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode Dr. Kath Albury…
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#56 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 4 of 7. What is grooming? This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode Detective...
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# 55 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 3 of 7. Inappropriate. This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode we will...
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#54 eSafety and Online Sexual Content
Part 2 of 7. Curriculum. This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode listen to...
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#53 eSafety and Online Sexual Content.
Part 1 of 7. What is the Problem? This series of podcasts is produced with the support of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. We will look closely at how young people might engage with sexual content online and how parents and carers can get involved in this discussion. In this episode listen...
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#52 Welcome to 2022
In this episode Sarah from marketing talks about our new name: Sexual Health Victoria. Thanks for all the support over the last two years of Doing 'IT'. There is lots more to come in 2022. Please get in touch with feedback or suggestions. [email protected].
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#51 Breast Awareness with Inherited
In this episode CEO of Inherited, Sarah Powell talks about the importance of breast awareness. Pink Hope is a preventative health hub designed to connect and inform people about cancer risk. Young people frequently ask questions about breasts during puberty. So, what could we tell them about…
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#50 Trauma Informed Practice.
In this Episode FPV Schools and Community Manager Brendan Bailey speaks about the principals of trauma informed practice. We know that we deliver sessions to students, teachers and parents who have been impacted by traumatic experiences. So how can we safely deliver information about sex and...
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#49 Assisted Reproduction. Dr Karin Hammarberg.
In this episode Dr Karin Hammarberg explains what happens when people need medical help to make a baby. We talk about what has changed and what the future of fertility treatments might be. Resources: More about Dr Karin Hammarberg, Monash University. See VARTA for information about ART, including...
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#48 Online Safety Education- Bec Martin.
In this episode we speak with Bec Martin from Evolve Education. Evolve delivers cyber safety information to school aged children and families. Bec has worked extensively as a teacher with primary-aged children to support age-appropriate Digital Wellbeing and Cybersafety. Anne and Bec discuss the...
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#47 Nevo Zisin. The Pronoun Lowdown.
In this episode we speak to author Nevo Zisin. Nevo’s new book The Pronoun Lowdown is a simple guide to the changing language around gender. Nevo makes it really clear how and why this is so important to the trans and gender diverse community. Resources: Find more information about Nevo Zisin and...
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#46 1800MYOPTIONS. Sexual Health.
In this episode, Cath from 1800MYOPTIONS talks us through the common questions people call with about sexual health. This is a fantastic service to know about and make sure the young people in your life know about too. Resources: Visit www.1800myoptions.org.au for contact details, and…
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#45 1800MYOPTIONS. Abortion
18000MYOPTIONS has answered over 14000 calls from people seeking advice and referrals about sexual and reproductive health. Many callers want to know more about pregnancy options. In this episode, Cath tells us what people want to know when they have questions about abortion. Resources: Visit...
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#44 1800MYOPTIONS. Contraception.
Over the next 3 episodes I will be talking to Emily and Cath who work with 1800MYOPTIONS. 1800 My Options is a free, confidential and independent phone service that provides information and pathways to sexual and reproductive health services in Victoria – such as abortion, contraception…
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#43 Enthusiastic Consent
In this episode we deep dive into the navigating the world of sexual consent. We discuss how effective communication skills positively impact pleasurable experiences and what that means both emotionally and legally for young people. We discuss with Sue our expert educator how consent applies to...
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#42 Menstrual Cups.
Here at FPV, we are frequently asked about the use of menstrual cups, so we invited Dr Sara, our resident GP, to share her insights. In this episode, we discuss the rise in popularity of menstrual cups as people seek new environmentally friendly ways to manage their periods. Resources: Lunette...
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#41 How to Endo. Bridget Hustwaite
In this episode we talk to triple J presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite. Bridget shares her experience of endometriosis. It can take a long time to be diagnosed with this chronic disease as it is much misunderstood. We talk about her book ‘How To Endo’ and her insta community ’Endogram’ to…
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#40 What is a Rainbow Family?
In this episode, Olivia talks about her experience of being one of two mums in a proud rainbow family. She shares her experiences on starting a family, growing up, and how the marriage equality bill has impacted her family. Resources: Australian Institute of Family Studies for research around…
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#39 Simon Taylor
In this episode comedian, Simon Taylor discusses his book ‘One Night Stand’. Simon candidly shares his real-life experience of a casual sexual encounter followed by an unplanned pregnancy. We discuss relationships, sexual health, contraception and what he wishes to tell his younger self.…
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#38 Professor Kath Albury on the ethics of sexting.
In this episode Professor Kath Albury draws on her research to discuss ethical considerations around young people exchanging sexual pictures. Kath discusses how online sexual behaviour, the law and adult expectations do not always match. Resources: See Professor Kath Albury on Swinburne…
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#37 Explaining Pornography
In this episode FPV educator Andrea talks about children seeing pornography. It is usual for young people to be curious about bodies and sex and they sometimes look to the internet to provide this information. Parents and carers often tell us that they don’t know how or when to start a…
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#36 Laws about sexting-Victoria Legal Aid
In this episode Andrew from Victoria Legal Aid explains the legalities of sexting. We talk through some scenarios that young people often ask about. Understanding sexting and the law is a great way to get this conversation started at home. Note: laws vary between states. Victorian laws are...
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#35 Sex and the law - Victoria Legal Aid
In this episode Clare from Victoria Legal Aid talks through the laws about sex that young people should know. These include age of consent, laws around viewing pornography, and explanations of grooming. Resources: Go to Victoria Legal Aid for explanations of the law 1300 792 387. VLA education…
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#34 Jayneen Sanders
In this episode, author and publisher Jayneen Sanders talks about her vision to empower young people from a young age with body safety information and protective behaviours. Her aim is to help keep children safe from abuse. Jayneen writes and publishes books and resources, which can be used by...
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#33 Early Years
Often people think that Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is only for students in senior years of primary school or secondary school. However, there is a lot of information that can be taught to children even before they get to school. Expert educator Athi from Family Planning Victoria,...
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#32 The Pleasure Perspective
In this episode Anne speaks with Karen Molhuysen from Sexual Health Quarters in Western Australia. SHQ is part of the Family Planning Alliance Australia, and does very similar work to FPV. Karen has some practical advice on starting a conversation about sex with the idea that sex is most often...
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#31 Dr Gemma Sharp
In this episode Anne talks to Dr Gemma Sharp. Gemma is a clinical psychologist and Senior Research Fellow in the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre where she leads the Body Image Research Group. Gemma discusses young people and genital self image, the rising popularity of labiaplasty…
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#30 COVID homework
In this episode we provide some small RSE homework tasks for each year level. FPV Schools Manager Bonnie details the skills and knowledge we would like students to have at different stages of their schooling. It is possible that due to COVID restrictions, students may miss out on planned RSE...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Doing ‘IT‘. A podcast from the Sexual Health Victoria Schools, Community and Disability team.Listen to the experts as we discuss all things Relationships and Sexuality education. Including: bodies; growing up; being safe; puberty; sex; consent; identity; relationships; sexuality & sexual health. We know some parents/carers find it difficult to have conversations about these topics with the young people in their lives. Having open honest communication is going to empower young people to look after themselves in life and relationships. Doing ‘IT’ will provide tips and resources to help parents/carers and teachers in starting or continuing these conversations.
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Doing ‘IT‘. A podcast from the Sexual Health Victoria Schools, Community and Disability team.Listen to the experts as we discuss all things Relationships and Sexuality education. Including: bodies; growing up; being safe; puberty; sex; consent; identity; relationships; sexuality & sexual health. We...
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