Conference presentations and workshops

It’s time we talked is available for conference keynote and workshop presentations, panel discussions, school leader seminars and more.

Conference keynote addresses

Our conference keynotes about the influence of pornography on young people provide a compelling case for the need to address this issue across a broad range of contexts. It’s time we talked has presented at conferences about relationships and sexuality education, violence prevention, sexual offending and more.

Conference workshops

It’s time we talked regularly presents full day, half day and shorter workshops as part of a conference program. Our workshops provide an opportunity for conference attendees to explore in more detail how they can address pornography’s influence with young people.

Panel discussions

It’s time we talked has contributed to a wide range of conference panel discussions, often in conjunction with a conference keynote address or workshop.

School leaders’ seminars

It’s time we talked can provide seminars for principal associations and other school leader gatherings. The seminars provide an evidence-based overview of the issues, the rationale for a school-based approach, and an introduction to how schools can develop a plan to address the influence of pornography that is tailored to suit their unique community and context.

Professional learning for teachers and others

It’s time we talked also provides professional learning for teachers, youth workers, counsellors, police and people working in fields such as health promotion, youth justice, sexual assault and family violence. The professional learning assists participants to develop their understanding of how pornography is influencing young people’s sexual expectations and behaviour. It builds participants’ confidence and skills to address these issues with young people, and provides an introduction to resources available to support this work.

Parent education events

It’s time we talked regularly presents parent presentations for schools and community organisations. A parent education event is a valuable way of assisting parents to understand how pervasive, often-aggressive pornography is impacting on young people, and why addressing it is an important part of equipping young people in the 21st century for relationships and sexuality that are respectful and safe.
"Maree's expert training is highly regarded. Supported by evidence, and a range of teaching methodologies and practical strategies, Maree encourages schools and community organisations to identify what role we can all play in education to address the influence of pornography."

Kylie Stephens, 
Senior Health Promotion Manager, 
Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health, University of Melbourne.