Implementing Relationships and Sex Education

With the weight of evidence in favour of comprehensive relationships and sex education, as well as a significant body of literature about appropriate content and modes of delivery, one might expect to see more widespread uptake of relationships and sex education initiatives. Yet implementation remains rocky terrain, or an entirely untrod frontier, for many jurisdictions within Australia and internationally. A consistent frustration for advocates, practitioners and other professionals in this space is the struggle to bring comprehensive relationships and sex education to life.

Even the most well-designed relationships and sex education means nothing if implementation cannot be achieved.  There are six key factors necessary to achieve successful implementation of relationships and sex education.