Let's Yarn! Yarning with bigger ones
A resource to share with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support yarning with children 9-12 about bodies, sex, relationships and pornography.
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This resource was designed in consultation with Aboriginal mums, dads and carers.
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to yarn with children aged 9-12 about bodies, sex, relationships and pornography
Share accessible sexual health information tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Build parent and carer confidence to talk with children about puberty
It covers
What growing up can look like between ages 9 and 12
How to talk about changes in bodies, feelings and relationships at this age
How to approach conversations about pornography and online safety
Tips for yarning in ways that build trust, confidence and healthy decision-making
More information
This resource is part of the Yarning quiet ways series. It is based on the Talk Soon Talk Often resources.
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Hosted on https://letsyarn.health.wa.gov.au/ • Opens in a new tab
If you are a parent or carer
You’re in the right place! This is a resource to help you yarn with 9-12 year olds about bodies, relationships and sex. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 22 July 2026
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