University Programs
Learning Consent partners with universities across Australia and overseas to deliver impactful education programs aligned with international best-practice for the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence. Our in-person workshops & self-paced online modules are customisable and tailored to suit each institution. The training addresses university-specific contexts, including residential colleges and internal services for responding to and reporting gender-based violence. Guided by The National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, Learning Consent curriculum meets national and global standards.
“The feedback was remarkable, and the effect on behaviour was evident immediately after the training.”
— Head, UNSW Colleges
1 in 6 students have experienced sexual harassment since starting university.
— National Student Safety Survey, 2022
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Online Modules
Our online modules centre on the stories of Australian young people’s lived experiences of sex and relationships, engaging students with a relatable, compelling and evidence-based e-learning experience that equips them with the knowledge and tools to navigate consent and prevent gendered violence in their everyday lives. Guided by The National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, Universities Australia Good Practice Guide and the UNESCO International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education, Learning Consent’s curriculum meets national and global standards driving violence-prevention outcomes for Australian educational institutions.
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Workshops
We offer we offer interactive facilitated workshops for students and student leaders as well university and college staff and leadership. Our workshops have been co- designed with students, and are responsive to the latest National Student Safety Survey data, The Universities Australia Good Practice Guide 2023, and The National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. They feature live stage plays performed by professional actors with discussion groups facilitated by trained student leaders. Each workshop is customisable and tailored to suit the unique context of each institution.
Research Driven | Evidence Based | Inclusive | Student Centred
Tertiary Partnerships
Learning Consent partners with universities and other tertiary education institutions to offer comprehensive consent education programs for students and staff. These programs include self-paced online learning, facilitated workshops for students, and professional development seminars for staff.
Evidence demonstrates that a best practice approach is a whole-of-insitution approach, ensuring that staff and students are all engaged. A Learning Consent Tertiary Partnership includes the following:
• Expert training and ongoing support for staff
• Facilitated student workshops
• Online self-paced courses for new students and staff
• Longitudinal program monitoring and evaluation
“The collaboration between Learning Consent and Safer Community has been wonderful and the outcomes in the quality of the module are evident. The expertise of [Learning Consent’s] team in producing the videos and animations really came through. And the consultation with our students and staff has beautifully shaped the final modules.”
- Michael Tower, Associate Director of Wellbeing, RMIT Vietnam