7–10Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7–10 Syllabus
The new Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 7−10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Stage 5
- PH5-SMI-01
evaluates and adapts self-management and interpersonal skills to manage complex situations
- PH5-RRL-01
evaluates and applies strategies for promoting and maintaining safe and respectful relationships in a range of contexts
- PH5-IBC-01
analyses how identity and a sense of belonging contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Investigate the characteristics of inclusive, equal, safe and respectful relationships and propose strategies to enhance current and future relationships
Reflect on ethical behaviour and explain how it can build and maintain respectful relationships
Assess how respectful relationships can nurture personal growth and create safe and supportive environments for individuals and communities
Examine skills and devise strategies to promote healthy and respectful relationships and limit or end harmful relationships
Examine how power balances impact respectful relationships in contexts such as school, home, the workplace or with friends
Investigate how gender equality and challenging assumptions about gender can prevent violence and abuse in relationships
Examine support networks and rehearse protective strategies that can be used to help themselves and others in situations of coercion, neglect and abuse
Describe the rights and responsibilities within intimate and sexual relationships that help create positive and safe experiences, including how to gain, give and deny consent
Examine strategies that enhance safety and positive experiences in intimate and sexual relationships, such as effective communication, respecting people’s choices, personal boundaries and affirmative consent
Discuss how the portrayal of sexuality and sexual health in the media and online content may influence people's attitudes toward safe, respectful and consensual relationships
Analyse how interactions in online environments can impact self-esteem, self-worth, identity and reputation
Examine ethical online behaviour and evaluate the significance of responsible digital citizenship
Investigate and apply the safe use of technology in forming and maintaining relationships online
Evaluate a range of strategies that contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive online user experience
Examine and refine interpersonal skills and actions to take greater responsibility for the safety, health and wellbeing of themselves and others
Explain and demonstrate how being resilient and assertive can assist in managing a range of situations
Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and evaluate strategies that assist with managing emotions
Assess and apply leadership skills that support inclusive and respectful relationships
Evaluate the influence that respect, empathy and self-awareness have on establishing and maintaining respectful relationships
Develop personalised goals and evaluate how goal-setting can promote personal growth, motivation and success in a range of situations