Hot Topics Workshops
There is no doubt that our young people are getting an education about sex – the question is:
"Where are they getting it from?"
Research is telling us that mass media and pornography are accounting for much of what a young person is exposed to and learns from, when it comes to forming their attitudes and beliefs about sex - how to look, how to act, and how to feel.
The images and content depicted are often very poor educators, as the influence of advertising and consumerism overrides the necessity for relevant and accurate information. This is having a marked effect on the sexual behaviour of our young people, with alarming consequences:
- There is a higher level of STIs occuring in young people from primary school onwards
- We are seeing a younger age of sexual debut (both loss of virginity and engagement in sexual practice)
- Young people are engaging in more extreme sexual behaviours from an earlier age (e.g. anal sex)
Red Ginger Serivces aims to 'Fight Fire with Fire' and provide context to what our young people are accessing online, and in popular culture through its innovative, engaging and fun Hot Topics Workshops.
We challenge negative stereotypes, promote safe and healthy relationships and teach participants how to think critically in regards to sex and what they are being exposed to.
Our educational formats are delivered by experienced sexuality educators and we use multiple activities and different forms of technology to get our message across.
The Hot Topics Workshops include (but are not limited to):
Each topic can be delivered individually, merged into one session, or expanded into a full program.
Options include:
- 1-2 hours
- Half day
- Full day
- Weekly sessions
- Monthly sessions
- One per term
- One per semester
All sessions are flexible and able to be tailored to the specific age and needs of your group.
All Hot Topics Workshops are carried out onsite at your workplace.
"I now know how to deal with sexual situations, with my children as well as myself."
Young Mother -
Communicare
Parent Workshops
Being a parent can be challenging at the best of times. Trying to navigate the tricky subject matter of sexuality with your children can be daunting, confusing and even terrifying!
Red Ginger Services is here to provide light at the end of the tunnel though their Parent Workshops, which are designed to provide frank and honest information about what young people are facing today, and strategies to help parents work through the various issues that may emerge.
Delivered by experienced sexuality educators, the workshop will:
- Provide up to date information on the current youth sexual health picture in Australia
- Cover topics such as teenage pregnancy, STIs, contraception, gender diversity, sexual negotiation and consent, mass media, sexting and exposure to pornography
- Give advice on how to engage young people in conversations about sexuality
- Provide information and resources on where to turn if the situation is becoming concerning
The workshop format is flexible and adaptable to suit your needs and budget.
Options include:
- 1-2 hours
- Half day
- Full day
- Full program
Our Parent Workshops are delivered onsite:
- At schools
- In workplaces
- In community halls
- In churches
- In private homes
