Yarning about boy's business
A resource to share with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys about changes that happen during puberty, the importance of consent, how to maintain healthy relationships and safe sex.
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Published on 2022
This resource was co-designed through consultation with the Aboriginal community.
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys to learn about puberty and body changes
Start conversations about sexual health, relationships, and consent in a way that makes sense to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys
Normalise common experiences of puberty and growing up
Provide accessible sexual health information that has been tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys
It covers
Changes to bodies and emotions in puberty
Relationships, feelings and attraction
Consent, respectful relationships and safer sex
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Hosted on https://www.fpnsw.org.au/ • Opens in a new tab
If you are a young person
You’re in the right place! This is a guide written for you about puberty, including information on relationships, feelings, body changes and safe sex. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 21 July 2026
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