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Anchored in Respect: Sex & Ethics for Young People (SEYP) has been developed by Full Stop Australia and funded by the Ministry of Health to promote respectful
relationships. The program is based on the Sex & Ethics Framework, developed by Professor Moira Carmody.

About the Program

The program employs a targeted primary prevention approach that invites participants to establish their own ethical framework for relationships and sexuality while equipping them with essential skills to navigate these areas. The 3-Day Program Delivery Training equips participants with the knowledge required to facilitate 5 x 1-hour modules for young people. SEYP covers a range of topics which we have found from our research and practice address many of the concerns and challenges facing young people in diverse settings. The program includes the following content:

  • Learn to deliver Anchored in Consent: Sex & Ethics for Young People confidently and competently (learning objectives for this program are outlined below)
  • Understand the targeted prevention approach underpinning the program
  • Discuss eligibility, support and enrolment of young people into the program
  • Explore delivery and facilitation considerations, such as:o Creating culturally safe and accessible environments
    - Responding to embarrassment, shame, and challenging situations
    - Managing diverse view
    - Challenging harmful beliefs and attitudes
    - Responding to disclosures and strong emotion
  • Overview of self-care and managing the risks of vicarious trauma
  • Encourage understanding about the diversity of values and perspectives and support young people in understanding where they get their ideas about
    sexual activities.
  • Utilise the Sex & Ethics Framework for decision making in intimidate relationships, including guided exploration of boundaries.
  • Analyse how inequality and differences in power can negatively affect romantic relationships.
  • Scaffold further understanding of ethical and legal consent, and learners’ responsibilities and rights.
  • Support learners to understand and critically analyse the impact that representations in pornography can have on shaping individual and societal views of gender, sex, and sexuality.
  • Develop critical thinking skills, and awareness of own perspectives, and the confidence to actively engage in discussions surrounding media portrayals.
  • Better understand the thoughts, feelings and actions of others that might not be immediately apparent.
  • Draw out diverse perspectives on the challenges surrounding effective communication in sexual relationships.
  • Deepen insights into non-verbal communication, its challenges and its relevance in the context of understanding likes and dislikes.
  • Promote open communication and allow learners to explore different ways of verbally expressing consent.
  • Encourage exploration of the emotional, situations and cultural dimensions that shape learners’ perspectives.
  • Encourage thoughtful engagement with various aspects of learners’ values, interpersonal dynamics, and ethical decision-making in sexual interactions

The SEYP workshop can be delivered across various settings, including youth services, NGOs, public and independent schools, and healthcare services. Factors for
consideration:

  • Consent: Participation is voluntary, with adequate information provided to young people and their families to facilitate informed choice.
  • Need: Individual safety and support needs must be considered and planned before the program is delivered.
  • Safety: Ensuring safety is paramount, considering individual and group dynamics, power inequalities, and shifting emotional responses. Trainers will adopt a trauma-informed approach throughout.

The Approach: Adopting a rights and strengths-based approach to young people's sexual development and exploration involves prioritising their autonomy, dignity, and well-being. Rather than focusing solely on minimising risks, it emphasises empowering them to make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships. This approach acknowledges their inherent rights to comprehensive sexuality education, respectful guidance, and access to supportive resources. By recognising and building on their strengths, it fosters confidence, resilience, and healthy attitudes towards sexuality, enabling young people to navigate their sexual development with agency, understanding, and safety.

Free of Charge Provision: The SEYP workshop must be free to all participants, ensuring equitable access to the program regardless of financial status

Quality Assurance: Practitioners’ who successfully complete the 3 day Program Delivery Training may go on to deliver the 5-module training with young people. This will include 24 months of support (from date of 3-Day Program Delivery Training completion).

Quality Assurance / Support will include:

  • Facilitating sections of the content throughout Program Delivery Training and verbal/written feedback from Full Stop Australia
  • Ongoing peer support assessment
  • Access to an online resource hub for 24 months which includes:
    - quarterly live webinars aimed at building additional skills for practitioners and responding to questions around training.
    - digital resources for all activities with young people
    - additional resources to support further skill development and knowledge building

Where multiple organisations organise the Program Delivery Training, each organisation can contribute a percentage of the total amount. Please note, the module must be facilitated by two facilitators. It is recommended that each organisations have 4-5 participants attending.

Who should attend

Facilitation Requirements: The SEYP workshop must be facilitated by two practitioners who:

  • experience in working with young people who may have engaged in problematic and harmful sexual behaviour (PHSB) an
  • an understanding of primary prevention of gender-based violence.
  • experience in facilitating workshops, groups or educational sessions.
  • a background or interest in promoting healthy relationships and consent education.
  • the capacity to deliver Anchored in Consent: Sex & Ethics for Young People 13-17 program to young people
  • an existing supervision support framework.

Organisations are responsible for all logistics and enrollment.

Costing

Item Details Cost
Facilitation of 3-day workshop (2 facilitators) Maximum participants: 25* $17,200.00
Quality Assurance Includes access to online Resource Hub and Webinars (24 months) $12,000.00
Materials** Participant packs include printed copies of the SEYP Manual and all materials required to run the workshop with young people. $1,250.00
Travel costs POA
Total Cost (excl. travel) $30,450.00

* This cost is for a 3-day program and not calculated per person.
** This cost may change if there are less than 25 participants.