Know your health: youth sexual health relationships 101
A guide to share with young people from diverse backgrounds to help them navigate dating, consent, sex and healthy relationships, with practical information to support informed decisions.
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How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support conversations with young people about dating, safe relationships and communicating with partners
Discuss sex, readiness and consent with young people
Provide accessible information for young people who benefit from plain language resources
It covers
Different types of relationships and attraction
Dating, starting relationships and communicating feelings
Talking with parents and family about relationships
Consent and respectful sexual relationships
Deciding whether you are ready for sex
Managing conflict and disagreements in relationships
Handling rejection, break-ups and relationship changes
More information
This resource is available in translation in 21 different languages.
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If you are a young person
You’re in the right place! This is a guide written for you – it explains the basics about sex, relationships, consent and sexual health. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 14 July 2026
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Parents and carers
If you’re a parent or carer seeking information or worrying about a behaviour, you're not alone. Find resources to help you understand child sexual development, support safety, and respond to concerns about sexual behaviour.
Children and young people
It’s normal to have questions about your body, feelings, sex and relationships. If you’re a young person looking for information – head here. We’ve got information just for you.