Simply put, consent is permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something. Sexual consent means both partners agree to the sexual activity and understand what they are agreeing to. Sexual activity includes kissing, sexual touching and sexual intercourse (oral, anal, vaginal). Consent is the foundation of sexual relationships and is needed for every sexual activity, every time.
Understanding Consent
How to get and give consent and other important aspects of consent. NOTE: Consent ages shown are not accurate for Tasmania. Refer to Laws section for correct Tasmanian age of consent information.
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Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute
Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing developed and successfully tested through research trials that you can access anywhere at no cost.
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Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
A guide for supporters of people with disability to be able to continue and improve discussions about consent.
Conversation Guides – GlobalGuytalk
Conversation Guides – GlobalGuytalk
Conversation Guides – GlobalGuytalk
A set of conversation guides for men and boys to facilitate discussion of topics like sex, love, friendship and ego.
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Cognitive Disability Education and Support
Cognitive Disability Education and Support
Cognitive Disability Education and Support
Includes a podcast, easy English resources, Auslan video’s and tips for adults about talking with young people with disability about sex and relationships.
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About forensic medical examinations
About forensic medical examinations
About forensic medical examinations
This fact sheet explains what forensic medical examinations are, what to expect if you choose to have one, and how to request one.
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