Sexuality Education
Australia has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy amongst Western countries,
(World Health Organisation, 2013)
People often ask -
"What is sexuality education?"
"Is it sexual health education?"
The answer is yes, and so much more.
Whilst the health side of sexuality is important, so too are other aspects, that are often overlooked.
Managing intimate relationships, the expression of gender and sexuality, and the effects of technology, including pornography, are a few of the many hot topics still thought of as ‘taboo’, but are necessary to discuss.
Research shows that a comprehensive and age appropriate approach to sexuality education is the most effective tool in eliciting positive behaviour amongst our young people.
500 young people aged 15 and below became parents in Australia in 2012,
(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013)
Red Ginger Services offers a number of unique and engaging programs catering to all aspects of sexuality education, including:
- Virtual Parenting
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs)
- Contraception
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Developing Media Savvy
- Sexual Negotiation & Consent
- Sexting & the Law
- Gender Diversity
- Pornography
- Sexual Identity & Body Image
- Effects of Maternal Drugs & Alcohol
- Respectful Relationships
We are flexible and adaptable to tailor any of our services to suit your needs and budget!
We would love to work with you and your community!
Programs offered:
25% of all reported cases of
Chlamydia in WA fall within the 15 - 19 year old
age category, and 153 cases were reported
in 10-14 year olds,
(WA Department of Health, 2015)
Baby Think it Over
Baby Think it Over is a virtual parenting and sexual health awareness program for young people.
Program includes: a 1 hour fun interactive educational session/ virtual baby for two days and two nights for each participant/ 1 hour reflective storytelling session.
Baby Rentals
We provide individual baby rentals and equipment packages.
Hot Topic Workshops
An engaging series of workshops highlighting the red hot topics in sexuality education for young people.
Parent Workshops
A workshop especially for parents who want to learn about what young people are facing today and how to help them through various issues that may emerge.
Baby Think it Over
Baby Think it Over is a virtual parenting and sexual health awareness program for young people. This unique and specialised experience allows for early exploration of the demands of becoming a parent.
The program is based on a model of empowerment, choices and consequences, and educates young people about how to access local health services.
Our Program
- Is a fun and engaging approach to highlight current youth sexual health issues with young people
- Is a comfortable way to open up sexual health conversations in the school community and within the home
- Has been running successfully for more than 10 years
Tools of the Trade
Virtual Babies
Computerised babies programmed to cry randomly across a 24 hour cycle - 35 available with different ethnicities and genders.
Pregnancy Vest
An adjustable suit worn by participants, which has an internal water bladder and stimulates being 7 months pregnant, (weighs ~ 10 kg).
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) & Drug-Affected Babies
Babies simulating the physical effects of maternal drug and alcohol use during pregnancy.
Delivery - A Three-Tiered Approach
Outcomes
Nearly half of participants feel less confident in caring for a baby at their age, and almost a third increase the age at which they would like to have their first child, post-program.
“Should be compulsory.”
- Baby Think it Over Student, Lake Joondalup Baptist College
"It was a massive eye opener."
- Baby Think it Over Student, Ashdale Secondary College
"It makes you rethink safe sex. Having the baby overnight made me not want a baby at a young age."
- Baby Think it Over Student, Scotch College
The ‘ripple’ effect of the program is that it provides an enjoyable and non-threatening platform for these often difficult discussions to emerge.
“The presenters spoke about real life situations which definitely made it very real for my students.”
- Baby Think it Over Teacher, Churchlands SHS
Program Details
The Baby Think it Over program is an option for assessment in some courses under the School Curriculum & Standards Authority.
The standard program format is two full days and nights. Single day and single night options are also available.
The cost of the program is based on the number of participants, the length of the program and the location.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for a quote today!
