Concerns Over Bestiality Reference in South Australian School Presentation Lead to Approved Provider List
Following a controversial presentation at a South Australian high school last year, where concerns were raised about the content, including alleged references to bestiality, the government has released a list of approved sexual education providers for public schools.
The presentation, delivered to female year 9 students at Renmark High School, was conducted by an external provider facilitated by headspace Berri, operated by FocusOne Health under license. Parents were reportedly not notified about the presentation, and students claimed they were left unsupervised with the presenter.
The Department of Education launched an investigation in response to parental concerns. The provider, FocusOne Health, has been contacted for comment.
SHINE SA, Life Ed, and Elephant Ed. A review of the incident by headspace identified areas for improvement, and the learnings will be applied across its network of centers nationally.
Mr. Boyer emphasized that the approved provider list ensures all sex education aligns with the national curriculum. Providers were assessed based on their curriculum delivery, quality evidence, links to evidence-based sexual health education, student outcomes, and a formal complaints handling process.
While some parents, like Kristy Fyfe, welcome the changes, concerns remain about the lack of transparency and communication regarding the sexual education curriculum. Ms. Fyfe emphasizes the need for parental consultation and information sharing about the curriculum content.
17 Comments
Marishka
I'm glad that the government is taking this issue seriously. This is an important step in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children.
Pupsik
Parents should have been informed and given the chance to opt their children out of this presentation. This is a violation of their rights.
Marishka
I'm glad that the review by headspace identified areas for improvement. This shows that they are committed to providing quality sex education.
Pupsik
The approved provider list is a good way to ensure that all schools are using high-quality curriculum materials.
Marishka
I believe that parents, schools, and the government all have a role to play in ensuring that children receive quality sex education.
Bella Ciao
I'm glad that the government is taking steps to address the concerns raised by parents about the sexual education curriculum.
Habibi
I support the government's efforts to protect children from harmful and inappropriate content.
ZmeeLove
This is just another example of how schools are failing to protect our children. We need to do better.
Muchacho
I'm glad the government is taking steps to ensure that sex education in schools is safe and appropriate.
Coccinella
I believe that parents should be involved in their children's sex education. However, I also believe that schools have a responsibility to provide accurate and unbiased information.
Africa
I believe that it's important to have a balance between providing children with accurate information and protecting them from harmful content.
Mariposa
This is a wake-up call for all of us. We need to be more vigilant about protecting our children from harm.
Muchacho
I'm hopeful that this incident will lead to positive changes in the way sex education is delivered in schools.
Bella Ciao
I hope that this incident will lead to a more open and honest conversation about sex education in our schools.
Leonardo
It's important to have open and honest conversations about sex with young people. This will help them make healthy choices as they grow older.
Raphael
I hope that this incident will lead to a broader conversation about the importance of sex education in schools.
Donatello
I urge the government to take a closer look at the sexual education curriculum and ensure that it is age-appropriate and aligns with our values.