Prevention of Sexual Violence

Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence

Keeping Kids Safe Project

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has been successful in securing funding through La Trobe University’s Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence Project — a national initiative focused on strengthening the evidence base for what works to prevent sexual violence in Australia.

Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) is a proud partner of this initiative and is collaborating with WHISE, Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education, and South East Community Links.

The project is a designed as a free, four-part course, to support parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students. It equips them with the tools to have open, respectful and age-appropriate conversations with their children about consent, gender, sexuality and relationships.

It unpacks key concepts including affirmative consent, gender inequality as a driver of violence, and sex-positive approaches to communication.

Created by a partnership of experts in sexual health, education, gender-based violence prevention and with a culturally responsive lens, this evidence-based program is designed to be practical, inclusive and engaging.

Delivery of the Keeping Kids Safe Project will happen in 2025-2026. La Trobe University evaluation of this and other grant funded sexual violence prevention projects will be available in 2027.