Abstract:
In the face of controversy, it is often assumed that primary school sexuality education research is poorly positioned for practice and research. However, in the course of reviewing policy, literature and performing a series of focus groups, evidence was found that this is not always the case. Health and education policy, along with strong anti-discrimination legislation, secure the school’s responsibility to provide inclusive, supportive and empowering sexuality education. The parents and teachers interviewed on the Gold Coast were supportive of sexuality education but did not feel confident that they had the skills, knowledge and support of the community to take it on themselves. This paper highlights evidence of where primary school sexuality education is presently positioned, some suggestions of how it can be improved and discusses some of the methodology that was noted for its effectiveness in tackling this complicated and controversial, but fascinating, topic.