Has a teenager you know recently seen a performance of “Love Drunk”? Explore the links below for more information on the issues and follow up resources to use with young people.
Parents
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service
Access factsheets and a range of video resources on this website that focus on young people absorbing the drinking culture of their elders.
Facts
We ran a series of youth forums bringing together young people from across the Mallee region to share their thoughts and experiences around sexual and reproductive health.
Romantic and sexual relationships come in all shapes and sizes. There are some things that healthy relationships have in common; they are built on a base of respect, clear boundaries and consent.
A lot of people don’t think alcohol is a drug – but it’s the most widely used and easily accessible drug in Australia.
It’s normal to want to hang out with your friends and have a good time. And you might be faced with new opportunities and decisions when partying, so we’ve put together some handy tips to help you have fun and stay safe.
Consent is a really complex topic. There’s a lot to unpack about how consent is affected by sex, gender identity, sexuality, socio-economic position, age, ethnicity, and dis/ability. But in this article, we’re specifically focussing on how alcohol affects consent.
Not as simple as ‘no means no’: what young people need to know about consent
Alcohol is a depressant drug. Depressants slow down the messages travelling between the brain and body.
Drawing the line between consensual sex and assault when a complainant is heavily intoxicated is particularly difficult in the area of law here are a few things to think about.
Alex Aldridge talks about when sex and drugs mix, how to keep yourself safe, and how to keep others safe as well.
Teachers
A seven minute video emphasises the concept of being an ‘ethical bystander’, an approach that holds everybody responsible for the safety of those around them. A game and accompanying Teacher’s Notes that aims to increase the likelihood that if teenagers choose to drink alcohol, they don’t drink to levels of intoxication that may result in harm to themselves or others. Access the game here, Drinking Nightmare
Download the Teachers Notes
Explore the challenges and opportunities created by diversity with students through a collection of responses to questions about culture, diversity and belief from different Australians.
Police / Legal
Victoria Legal Aid have provided a comprehensive step by step guide for presenting legal information to groups of parents, teachers and students:
The Sex, Young People and the Law program is designed to assist young people to understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Each section of the education suite includes speaker notes; PowerPoint presentations; and activities that relate the issues back to criminal law. This resource is intended to educate young people in the prevention of sexual assault by raising awareness about the importance of experiencing and enjoying relationships with their peers based on consensual and respectful behaviour. The video opens dialogue with students on defining consent and the legal consequences of sexual assault.
Resource for police and legal professionals who are presenting to groups of parents, teachers or students
Explore videos, factsheets and other resources with students on a range of topics including alcohol, sex, and consent.
Activities
take the educational questionnaire on how alcohol and other drugs effect your mental health.
Community Youth / Mental Health
For mental health and wellbeing professionals to use with young people.