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FPQ parenting news

Podcast for parents - Loosing their virginity

Your teenager tells you they're about to go 'all the way', what do you do? Professor Matt Sanders from the UQ Positive Parenting Program discusses talking about sexuality and relationships with children and young people on 612 ABC Brisbane. Listen to the PPP parenting podcast.

New study finds parents want sex ed in schools

A new study has found that 91% of Queensland parents support school-based sexuality and relationships education.
Executive summary of the study
Evidence briefing: Parents' views on sexuality and relationship education

QCPCA article

The Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens’ Associations (QCPCA) featured an article in Parent Talk on how a schools P&C identified a need for sexuality and relationships education (SRE) to be available for parents and carers of the children within their school.[Read more]

Podcast for parents

Professor Matt Sanders from the UQ Positive Parenting Program discusses talking about sexuality and relationships with children and young people on 612 ABC Brisbane . Listen to the PPP parenting podcast.

Survey: talking to children about sexuality

The Parenting and Family Support Centre at UQ and FPQ are researching how parents communicate with their child about sexuality, and what support they would like in teaching their child about sexuality. Parents of children ages 3 to 10 are invited to participate in the [survey online].

Tell us how Traffic Lights is making a difference

Traffic Lights is a framework for understanding and responding to sexual behaviours in children and adolescents. FPQ seeks parents and carers willing to share a short story about how Traffic Lights has helped them. Your story will be considered for inclusion in our upcoming booklet designed specifically for parents and carers.
[learn more]

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