
Learn how to teach comprehensive relationships and sexual health education to secondary years in a safe and inclusive environment.
Our 2-day course, facilitated by experienced educators, will develop your skills and confidence to deliver a comprehensive relationships and sexual health program for secondary years (covering years 7-10). The course will explore the skills and resources needed to teach within SHINE SA’s Principles of Best Practice.
Course Outline
The course covers a range of resources and curriculum outlines, all mapped to the Australian Curriculum and Department for Education Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.
In this course, participants will:
- explore topics and issues to cover in a comprehensive relationships and sexual health program for secondary students
- identify up-to-date sexual health information and statistics
- engage with practical learning activities and teaching methods
- develop facilitation skills and strategies for discussing sensitive issues
- acquire a range of resources and curriculum outlines that are mapped to the Australian Curriculum and the Department for Education’s Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.
Resources
Participants will receive SHINE SA curriculum resources (including the resource booklets featured below) and associated PowerPoints.

Recognition
Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement and recognition of training and development hours with reference to relevant Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Participant Feedback
“The hands-on activities that got you to think about your own privilege and develop empathy, as well as the specific biological terms were very helpful” – Secondary course participant
“The examples used were helpful; funny/emotional film clips; knowledgeable presenters; interactive sessions were enjoyable; very grateful for resources” – Secondary course participant
Course Details
The course is designed for all school-based staff working with secondary years students including teachers and SSOs.
However, this course has no pre-requisite and is open to all interested.
For more information on whether this course is suitable for you, email School-Support@shinesa.org.au
Course Cost
2024 Cost
$540 for Department for Education staff
$690 for non-government school/other organisation staff
$360 for pre-service teachers
Costs include GST
2025 Cost
$580 for Department for Education staff
$750 for non-government school/other organisation staff
$385 for pre-service teachers
Costs include GST
Payment is required upon enrolment into this course. Please ensure that you have a credit or debit card ready.
Invoice for payment may be negotiated. This will incur an additional $50.00 fee per invoice.
Course Dates
Teaching It Like It Is — Secondary
Date start: 16 April 2025
Date end: 17 April 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
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Teaching It Like It Is — Secondary
Date start: 02 June 2025
Date end: 03 June 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
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Teaching It Like It Is — Secondary
Date start: 10 July 2025
Date end: 11 July 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
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Teaching It Like It Is — Secondary
Date start: 28 August 2025
Date end: 29 August 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
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Teaching It Like It Is — Secondary
Date start: 29 September 2025
Date end: 30 September 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
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