When it comes to sex education, teachers and students need answers
Australian teachers lack confidence delivering sex education despite national mandates, with a La Trobe University survey finding two-thirds have no formal training in the subject. Sixty percent of educators fear parental backlash, while students report lessons lack practical guidance on consent, relationships and online safety. Condom use among teenagers has hit its lowest level since 1992.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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