Activity details
Embedding consent education in all Victorian Government schools.
This activity is part of a broader activity to support schools and early childhood settings to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours, and teach children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.
Implementation progress update
It is mandatory to deliver consent education in an age‑appropriate way from Foundation to Year 12 in all Victorian government schools. This is noted in a Sexuality and Consent Education Policy and supported by Consent Education Guidance. This Consent Education Guidance outlines how schools can use existing teaching resources to teach consent in an age-appropriate way.
The Department of Education’s Respectful Relationships regional workforce continue to support schools to deliver respectful relationships and consent education via the Victorian Curriculum.
The Department of Education released new Respectful Relationships teaching and learning materials in October 2024 that strengthen delivery of respectful relationships and consent education. For more information see Respectful Relationships resources.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.