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Building Healthy Relationships

SCHOOL-BASED SEMINAR

Supporting Safe, Respectful and Informed Relationship Development

This psychologist-led, school-based seminar is designed to support students in Years 8–12 to develop a clear and practical understanding of relationships, boundaries, and respectful communication.

Through structured, interactive learning and real-life scenarios, students are introduced to concepts that support them in navigating friendships, early dating experiences, and online interactions in a safe and appropriate way. The seminar provides explicit, age-appropriate guidance to help students interpret social cues, understand consent, manage peer dynamics, and make informed decisions in increasingly complex social environments.

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CONFIDENCE
SAFETY
RESPECT
REAL-WORLD SKILLS

Why This Seminar Matters

Adolescence is a period of increasing social complexity, where relationships, identity, and communication become central to development.

Without clear and structured guidance, some students may feel unsure how to interpret social expectations, manage boundaries, or navigate consent.

This seminar provides schools with a proactive and structured approach to supporting student wellbeing, safety, and respectful relationships.

Seminar Details

  • Date Flexible scheduling (school terms or wellbeing days)
  • Duration One full day (9:30am – 3:00pm)
  • Audience Students (Years 8–12)
  • Location Delivered onsite at your school (Sydney-wide)
  • Funding Options School funding or private options available

Who It’s For

  • Secondary school students (Years 8–12)
  • Schools prioritising student wellbeing and respectful relationships education
  • Cohorts who benefit from clear, structured guidance around social expectations
  • Suitable for all students, including neurodivergent learners

What to Expect

  • INTERACTIVE FORMAT Structured discussions and guided group activities
  • SCENARIO-based LEARNING Real-life scenarios to support understanding and application
  • practical STRATEGIES Tools and approaches relevant to everyday social situations
  • SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT A safe and structured space for learning and discussion

What Students Will Learn

Through structured learning, students are introduced to key concepts across:

Consent and Boundaries

  • Understanding consent and respectful communication
  • Recognising personal and social boundaries
  • Exploring characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships

Friendships and Dating

  • Navigating complex friendships
  • Understanding expectations in early dating experiences
  • Communicating needs clearly and respectfully

Managing Peer Dynamics

  • Responding to rejection and disappointment
  • Navigating peer pressure gracefully
  • Managing conflict and misunderstandings

Digital Wellbeing

  • Understanding safe and respectful online interactions
  • Exploring the impact of digital communication
  • Navigating social media responsibly

What Makes This Seminar Different

  • Delivered by psychologists with experience in adolescent development
  • Neuroaffirming and developmentally appropriate approach
  • Explicit, structured teaching with clear guidance
  • Interactive and engaging - format (not lecture-based)
  • Addresses both in-person and digital social contexts
  • Designed to support student understanding of safety, respect, and relationships

Tailored for Your School

This seminar can be adapted to align with your school’s needs, cohort, and wellbeing priorities, ensuring the content is appropriate, relevant, and accessible.

  • FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION The seminar can be integrated into existing PDHPE or student wellbeing programs, supporting alignment with curriculum and school priorities.

Finding the Right Support

We’re happy to work with your school to determine the most appropriate format and ensure the seminar aligns with your student wellbeing and education goals.

Ready to support your students in developing safe and respectful relationships?

Contact our team to learn more or book this seminar for your students.

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If something hasn’t met your expectations, we welcome your feedback. Sharing your concerns helps us understand your experience and make improvements where needed.

You are welcome to raise feedback directly with your clinician or contact our team using the form below. All feedback is taken seriously and will be responded to in a respectful and timely manner.

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