Talking the Talk

Parent Learning Spotlight: Building Confident, Safe and Informed Young People

IPS has hosted a parent information session with Vanessa Hamilton from Talking the Talk Sexuality Education. The focus was simple: giving families the tools to support children’s wellbeing, confidence and safety as they grow.

Parents explored how children learn about bodies, consent, friendships, gender and online safety, and why early, calm and accurate conversations make a real difference. They also learned practical strategies for home, including naming body parts correctly, setting device boundaries at sleepovers, supporting help‑seeking, and building children’s confidence to recognise safe and unsafe situations.

A key message was that sexuality education is not a single talk. It is many small conversations that help children understand their bodies, respect others and navigate an increasingly complex online world. Anything you say is better than silence, and school learning works best when supported at home.

For those who weren't able to attend the information session, of you are curious about what your child is learning as part of the Health and Personal and Social Capability area of the Victorian Curriculum, you can access the Talking The Talk Virtual Classroom parent platform here >>>

• First time logging in? Our School’s Initial parent sign up link is here:  https://www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au/offers/suvNEjyF?coupon_code=IVPSPAR156
• Subsequent Log ins: https://www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au/login
• You can also download your free parent conversations Guide Ebook from the parent platform (link above) and then listen to Vanessa explain it to you on her Healthy Sexuality Conversations Podcast:  https://www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au/blog/talking-the-talk-healthy-conversations-episode-14

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/sexuality-education/policy