Papers & Presentations
Our work is grounded in published research and shared regularly at conferences, in professional development, and in the media.
Dr Tessa Opie:
Journal articles & position papers
Sanjakdar, F., Mulholland, M. & Opie, T. (in press). ‘It’s not all about pleasure’: What young Australian Muslim women want to learn about sexuality education, Gender and Education.
Mulholland, M., Sanjakdar, F. & Opie, T. (2024): ‘Too many assumptions’: cultural diversity and the politics of inclusion in sexuality education, Sex Education, DOI: 10.1080/14681811.2024.2324011
Opie, T. (2019). Addressing Sexual Assault through Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationships Education, Australian Journal of Middle Schooling, 19(1), 14 – 18.
Mulholland, M., Sanjakdar, F. & Opie, T. (2024): ‘Too many assumptions’: cultural diversity and the politics of inclusion in sexuality education, Sex Education, DOI: 10.1080/14681811.2024.2324011
Opie, T. (2019). Addressing Sexual Assault through Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationships Education, Australian Journal of Middle Schooling, 19(1), 14 – 18.
Opie, T. et al. (2018). Position Paper: Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationships Education in Schools. Australian Association for Adolescent Health (AAAH).
Conference presentations
- Opie, T. (2025). Rethinking Consent. CRRE in Action Conference, 28 May, Independent Schools’ Queensland, Brisbane
- Opie, T. (2025). A Critique of Current Consent Education: Is it up to scratch? Catholic Counsellors in Secondary Schools in Queensland and Catholic Secondary Principals Association Conference, 16 May, The Rydges, Brisbane
- Opie, T. (2025). Consent and Respectful Relationships Education: A Whole-School Approach, Independent Schools’ Victoria CRRE Conference, 17 March, Independent Schools Victoria, Melbourne
- Fraser, C., Opie, T. & Martin, R. (2024). Understanding the Manosphere: Navigating Online Misogyny. ACHPER Victoria Annual Conference, 21 – 22 November 2024, Monash University.
- Martin, R., Fraser, C. & Opie, T. (2024). Sextortion in the Digital Age. ACHPER Victoria Annual Conference, 21 – 22 November 2024, Monash University.
- Brice, N., Roesler, M., & Opie, T. (2018). Sex Education: How one school created a relevant and positive program and the unexpected result it is having on the entire school community, Australian Heads of Independent Schools Australian Leading, Learning and Caring Conference, 13 – 15 April, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
- Opie, T., Hamilton, V. & Bradfield, K., (2023). Talking porn, parties and parents: Emerging insights and educational strategies, Sexology in Practice Symposium, 28 -29 October, The Stamford Grand, Adelaide.
- Opie, T. (2023). Considerations for Best Practice Consent Education, International Boys’ Schools Coalition Conference, 5-8 July, Westlake Boys’ High School, Auckland.
- Mulholland, M. & Opie, T. (2022). Young people, sex education and cultural diversity. Youth Health Conference, 7-9 November, Centrepiece at Melbourne Park, Melbourne.
- Opie, T. (2022). Involving Parents in Respectful Relationships Education and Navigating Difficult Conversations, Western Australian Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program, Starick and The Government of Western Australia, 29 July, Perth.
- Opie, T. (2022). Sexuality, Relationships and Consent Education, Independent Primary School Heads of Australia, 26 – 28 May, Prince Alfred College, Adelaide.
- Opie, T. (2022). How to engage student voice, Western Australian Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program, Starick and The Government of Western Australia, 24 – 25 March, Perth.
- Opie, T. & ACHPER NT (2021). Sexuality, Relationships and Consent Education for Secondary Schools, Festival of Teaching, 27-28 August, Palmerston Senior College, Darwin.
- Opie, T. (2021). Sexuality, Safety and Consent, National Health and Physical Education Curriculum Leaders Forum, 17-18 June, Darwin High School, Larrakia Country, Darwin.
- Opie, T. (2021). Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationships Education: What do young people really want to know and how should we deliver it? The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 12-13 April, Brighton Secondary School, Adelaide.
- Opie, T. (2020). Addressing Sexual Violence through Sex Positive Education. STOP Domestic Violence Conference, 2 – 4 December, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast.
- Opie, T. (2019). Sex Positive Education as Sexual Assault Prevention for Young Adults in Residential University Colleges, Sexology in Practice Symposium, 9 – 10 November, Novotel Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
- Opie, T. & The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER). (2019). Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationships Education: How should we deliver it? Festival of Learning, 24 August, Palmerston College, Darwin.
Media & podcasts
Opie, T. & Bradfield, K. (2024). Healthy Relationships, Porn Literacy & Sex Education. On The Couch podcast, NSW Health HARP (HIV and Related Programs). Sydney, Australia.
Opie, T. & Sparrow, R. (2024). My teen is in love and wants a sleepover. Parental As Anything Podcast.
Opie, T. & Hendriks, J. (2023). How to talk to your kids about...Sex. Life Ed Conversations Podcast.
Opie, T. (2021). Talking about young people and sex, sexuality and consent. Vibrant Lives Podcast.
Opie, T. & Sparrow, R. (2024). My teen is in love and wants a sleepover. Parental As Anything Podcast.
Opie, T. & Hendriks, J. (2023). How to talk to your kids about...Sex. Life Ed Conversations Podcast.
Opie, T. (2021). Talking about young people and sex, sexuality and consent. Vibrant Lives Podcast.
Kerrin Bradfield
Journal articles & position papers
- Bradfield, K. (2015). Improving sexual literacy: A systematic review into the impact of sexually explicit media on post-millennials’ perceptions of sexuality. Curtin University Press. Perth, Western Australia.
Conference presentations
- Bradfield, K. & Opie, T. (2026). Bridging digital realities and Catholic values in RSE: safeguarding children and young people. Catholic Secondary Principles Association Conference. Sydney, New South Wales.
- Bradfield, K. (2025). Advocating for a shame free model of porn literacy. World Association of Sexual Health Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2025). Consent and Respectful Relationships Education. Independent Schools Queensland, Respectful Relationships Forum., South East Queensland.
- Bradfield, K. (2024). Young people, pornography & sexual violence. Society of Australian Sexologists Queensland. Brisbane, Australia.
- Opie, T., Hamilton, V. & Bradfield, K., (2023). Talking porn, parties and parents: Emerging insights and educational strategies, Sexology in Practice Symposium, 28 -29 October, The Stamford Grand, Adelaide.
- Bradfield, K. (2022). How does pornography influence attitudes towards sex and relationships? The Lady Musgrave Trust, Sex, Control & Homelessness Forum, Brisbane, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2022). Image Based Abuse: recognition, education & healing. Sexology In Practice Symposium, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2021). Sexuality & Diversity in the classroom. Life Education Australia, Gold Coast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K., Marson, K., Fisher, C. & Kang, M. (2021). Is ’Consent Education’ the Solution to Addressing Sexual Violence in Australia? World Association of Sexual Health Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Bradfield, K. (2021). Elder Sexual Abuse: 21st Century Considerations. World Association of Sexual Health Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Bradfield, K. & Barrett, C. (2020). Sexual abuse of older women: COMPASS’ event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2018). Sexual Rights In Practice. Sexology In Practice Symposium, Gold Coast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. & Kirby, M. (2017). Sexual Rights & Marriage Equality. Bond Pride Alliance, Gold Coast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2016). The Problem with Porn Forum. Gold Coast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. & Wilk, K. (2016). #WhatDoYouExpect: Supporting young people with Technology & Sexuality. Crime Prevention & Communities Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2016). The impact of sexually explicit media on the sexual attitudes and behaviours of Post millennials. Australia Oceania Federation of Sexology, Busan, South Korea.
Media & podcasts
- Bradfield, K. (2026). Young people, relationships, intimacy, and porn. ABC Radio QLD Afternoons with Kat Feeney. Brisbane, Queensland.
- Bradfield, K. (2025). Supporting schools and parents with relationships and sexuality. Just-A-Sec video series. Melbourne, Victoria.
- Bradfield, K. & Opie, T. (2024). Healthy Relationships, Porn Literacy & Sex Education. On The Couch podcast, NSW Health HARP (HIV and Related Programs). Sydney, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2022). My Body, My Consent - Multilingual handbook on sexual violence and consent teaching women about rights in Australia. ABC News Gold Coast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2022). NDIS, Disability and Sexuality. SBS World News, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2021). Redefining Gender Attitudes. fxMedicine by Bioceuticals podcast.
- Bradfield, K. (2021). What comes into the room with your clients: identity and sexuality. NatEx Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2020). How practitioners could do better managing Gender, Diversity, Sex & Trauma. Tammy Guest Podcast, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2020). Sexuality & Relationships. Mind 123 Wellness Education, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2020). Should we be taking sex advice from social media? Influencers? ABC Everyday, Australia.
- Bradfield, K. (2016). Pornland. SBS The Feed, Australia
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