Conversation guides: adult to adult
Use this resource or share with parents and carers to support conversations about consent between adults, to build confidence and shared understanding.
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How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Build confidence talking about consent, respect and healthy relationships with other adults
Start conversations about boundaries, communication and mutual respect, and share with parents and carers to encourage them to start these conversations
Support discussions in personal, workplace and community settings
It covers
What consent is and why it is important to talk about it with other adults
Five core components of consent
Practical conversation starters and discussion prompts
Common questions about consent and how you might answer them
More information
This is part of a series of consent conversation guides. Start with this guide to build your understanding and confidence talking about consent with other adults. Companion guides are available at the same link for conversations with children and young people, and for First Nations communities. The guides are available in multiple languages and as PDF downloads.
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If you are a parent or carer
You’re in the right place! This resource is for you – you can use it to better understand consent and start conversations with other adults to build confidence and shared understanding. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 26 October 2026
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