Our Approach
We believe all young people deserve the education they need to make ethical choices and enjoy healthy relationships. That’s why our work is research-driven, evidence-based, inclusive and student-centred.
“Learning Consent’s approach to prevention through peer-led education is not only innovative—it is transformational.”
— Dean, Philip Baxter College
Research Driven | Evidence Based | Inclusive | Student Centred
Research Driven
Our programs are based on current, peer-reviewed academic research with young people. Our team includes experts in research and education, ensuring that our programs are reflective of the latest research and customised for each unique learning environment. Across all our programs we incorporate case studies from research interviews and focus groups with young people to maximise the relevance of our curriculum and, therefore, its impact.
Evidence Based
Our programs align with the five criteria for effective practice for violence prevention education:
A whole-of-institution approach
A program framework & logic
Effective curriculum delivery
Relevant, inclusive & culturally sensitive practice
Impact evaluation
Our whole-of-school (K-12) programs are developed in alignment with UNESCO’s International Technical Guidance for Sexuality Education. The Guidance presents the evidence base for delivering comprehensive sexuality education within a framework of human rights and gender equality.
Our tertiary programs reflect the latest National Student Safety Survey data and the Universities Australia Good Practice Guide, as well as the proposed National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Inclusive
We strive to ensure that every young person engaged in our programs feels seen and included. Research demonstrates that young people are critical of the lack of diversity in existing sex education.
At Learning Consent we make sure that the diversity of young people’s experiences of gender, sexualities and relationships is reflected across our programs, so that all young people can benefit from education that is informative and relevant.
Learning Consent persistently contests the heterosexual privilege that permeates much of contemporary sex education for young people. Our own research ensures a diverse sample of young people, and our training reflects this.
Student Centred
We see young people as knowledgeable, discerning citizens with the skills to think critically and act ethically. Our partnership with students for the design and delivery of many of our programs ensures that our content is relevant to young people, and, wherever possible, expressed in their own words. We confront uncomfortable topics like pornography, social media, sexual pleasure, and drugs and alcohol, all in age- and stage-appropriate ways.
We have been privileged to have co-designed lesson content with current school students across Australia, and we continue to benefit from their input. Our university programs benefit greatly from a peer-led approach. We partner with student leaders for the delivery of our workshops, equipping them with the skills to safely facilitate sensitive conversations with their peers.
Learning Consent delivers cutting-edge whole-of-institution respectful relationships and consent education that drives violence-prevention outcomes for schools, universities and organisations.
We believe that all young people should have access to informative, relevant and inclusive respectful relationships and wellbeing education that empowers them to make ethical choices and enjoy healthy relationships.
