Principle 1 – School planning, implementation and evaluation of sexuality and sexual health education reflects a whole school approach to student health, safety and wellbeing.

Principle 2 – School policy, ethos and environments are safe, supportive and inclusive to promote positive sexuality and sexual health.

Principle 3 – Partnerships are developed and maintained with parents, carers and community to maximise positive outcomes.

Principle 4 – Sound theory and current research form the basis of sexuality and sexual health education and inform decision making and evaluation practices.

Principle 5 – Staff planning, delivering and evaluating sexuality and sexual health education demonstrate expertise in course content and are committed to student health and wellbeing.

Principle 6 – Teachers and supporting staff delivering sexuality and sexual health education possess skills in engaging and interacting with young people in positive ways.

Principle 7 – Programs are ongoing and sustainable to build on student knowledge, attitudes and skills from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Principle 8 – Programs focus on real-life contexts, are culturally appropriate and aim to address local needs, values and priorities.

Principle 9 – Learning experiences do not use shock tactics or fear campaigns.

Principle 10 – Learning experiences provide accurate and reliable information and aim to dispel myths about sexuality and sexual health.

Principle 11 – Teaching and learning activities use interactive approaches, are inclusive and reflect a strengths-based approach to maximise student learning outcomes.

Principle 12 – Students actively participate in all areas of program planning, delivery and evaluation to reflect local needs.