Relationships and consent
Share this resource with young people to help them understand why consent matters, how to communicate consent, how to recognise signs that someone is uncomfortable and how to slow things down or stop.
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How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support young people to understand what consent is and why it is important
Start conversations about consent, intimacy, and respectful relationships
Build young people's confidence to ask for and communicate consent
Reinforce the importance of mutual respect, communication, and personal safety in relationships
It covers
What consent is and why it matters
Questions young people can ask to check for consent
Verbal and non-verbal signs that may show someone is comfortable or uncomfortable
Suggestions for things young people can say to slow things down or if they want to stop
How drugs and alcohol compromise someone’s ability to consent
Where to get help
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If you are a young person
You’re in the right place! This resource is for you – you'll learn how to recognise and communicate consent, respect boundaries, and help create safe and respectful relationships. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 13 July 2026
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