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• One in 5 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.
• The highest risk group for both perpetration and victimisation of sexual assault is young people.
• Not only is consent the baseline for sexual activity free of violence and coercion – it is fundamental to safe, healthy and pleasurable sexual activity and relationships. It is founded on characteristics like trust, empathy, effective communication, equality, safety and respect.
• To convey and promote consent and respectful sexual activity among young people, it is vital to have a clear, shared understanding of sexual consent across sectors, programs and initiatives.
• Consent is a particularly important concept for young people in their early and formative experiences of dating and relationships because they are at increased risk of experiencing or perpetrating sexual harm.

• 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732. These services are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
• Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• If you are concerned about your behaviour, call Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit hereÌýfor judgement free support.

• ReferÌýto the key actions outlined in the First Action Plan 2023-2027 (First Action Plan) under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 (the National Plan) for more information.
• Ìýfor key statistics on violence against women in Australia
• Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework

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