Who are we?
Dr Jacqui Hendriks (she/her)
Jacqui has been a sexuality educator, health promotion practioner and youth advocate for more than 25 years, and brings this expertise to all her activities. Presently, she is the Courses Coordinator and a Senior Lecturer within the Sexology Program at Curtin University. She supervises PhD and Masters students and is involved in various research and consultancy activities throughout Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific Region. Jacqui is committed to ensuring that all young people are able to receive comprehensive, contemporary and engaging relationships and sexuality education (from home, school and elsewhere); have the ability to engage in consensual and pleasurable sexual activities; and can access best-practice health and/or other support services easily, equitably and without shame. Jacqui is a current Board Director with the Australian Association of Adolescent Health, and the Society of Australian Sexologists, and the Founder of Bloom-ED.
When Jacqui isn’t at work she loves to walk her dog, take a reformer pilates class, listen to live music, eat an amazing meal and plan her next holiday (but not all at the same time).
Qualifications: PhD Public Health | GradDip Sexology | GradDip Health Promotion | Bachelor of Science
What's your favourite thing about RSE? My favourite thing about RSE is the diverse and inspiring people I get to connect with—each as passionate as I am about ensuring that everyone, across the lifespan, receives the information and support they need to navigate their sexuality.
Professor Sharyn Burns (she/her)
Professor Sharyn Burns is a health promotion practitioner and researcher with a specific interest in translational intervention-based research. Her research includes a specific focus on children, adolescents, young adults and parents and has been conducted in a range of settings with key focuses on sexual health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs and obesity prevention. Sharyn is a long term member of the Australian Health Promotion Association and currently a member of the National Accreditation Organisation Assessment Committee.
Qualifications: PhD Public Health | Master of Public Health | GradDip Health Promotion | Bachelor of Education | Diploma of Teaching (Phys Ed)
Hanna Saltis (they/them)
Hanna has been a Research Officer with the RSE project since 2020. They are passionate about all things RSE but have a particular interest in the diversity and inclusion space. At the RSE project, Hanna has been involved in international research projects, evaluations of RSE programs, running professional development for school staff, organising webinars and symposia, and helping schools to audit and improve their gender inclusion policies. They are currently the unit coordinator for the Relationships and Sexuality Education course for undergraduates. Hanna is committed to ensuring young people are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate relationships of all kinds throughout their lives. They are currently the Secretary of the WA branch of the Society of Australian Sexologists, and a member of Bloom-ED.
When not at work, Hanna is working on their PhD (okay, that’s still work), enjoying the outdoors, walking their bouncy dog, Mr Eddie Sparkles, at the beach, crocheting, dancing, kicking a footy, or trying to keep their plants alive.
Qualifications: PhD Candidate | Master of Sexology | Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Linguistics)
What's your favourite thing about RSE? My favourite thing about RSE is seeing how it changes people’s lives! I teach the undergrad unit and run the PDs, and I love seeing how getting the relationships and sexuality education they never got can really open people’s minds – there are so many “aha” moments. The bonus is that I often see a ripple effect because the people in my classes often take the information and apply it in their daily lives. Pure magic!
Roisin Glasgow-Collins (she/her)
Roisin Glasgow-Collins is a Research Assistant within the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health (CERIPH) and Project Officer for the RSE Project. Roisin is passionate about the sexual health and wellbeing of young people, and truly believes that they can be empowered to make informed decisions about their sexual health through comprehensive relationships and sexuality education. She is passionate about providing schools with the tools they need to maximise their work in the space, and celebrating their amazing achievements. Roisin has been working with the RSE Project since 2022, being involved in several projects during this time, and coordinating annual PD days, Symposia, and webinars.
When Roisin isn’t working, she’s teaching pole dancing or competing in competitions, watching true crime documentaries or trash reality TV.
Qualifications: PhD Candidate | Masters of Sexology | Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
What's your favourite thing about RSE? My favourite thing about RSE is how it can equip children and young people with the skills they need to have happy, healthy, respectful relationships, and feel confident to navigate their sexuality with themselves, and people they have relationships with. Also, the fact that it can be taught in a fun and interactive way, which keeps everyone engaged.
Jordina Quain (she/her)
Jordina Quain is an advocate and educator of accessible comprehensive sexuality and relationships education. She has worked in the youth and disability sector for over 10 years, specialising in the development of sexuality resources and education for people with disability, multicultural populations and alternative education settings. Raised regionally and identifying as a queer, disabled individual, Jordina is passionate about all forms of inclusion, intersectionality, and co-design.
When Jordi isn’t working she is swimming in the sea, hanging out with her dog Izzy or supporting people to participate in musical theatre with VoiceworksPLUS!
Qualifications: PhD Candidate | Master of Public Health | GradDip Health Promotion | GradDip Sexology | Bachelor of Arts (Theatre)
What's your favourite thing about RSE? My favourite thing about RSE is its value of supporting all people to be their best selves and to have empathy and curiosity for people who may be different to them.
What we do
The RSE Project, based at Curtin University, provides a range of professional development opportunities to Western Australian schools (K-12) in the area of relationships and sexuality education (RSE). Our training aligns with the Western Australian curriculum and is suitable for all school sectors.
Our focus is on supporting teachers (both pre-service and in-service) to deliver RSE in schools. As we strongly advocate that schools embrace a whole-school approach to RSE, we are keen to also support school administrators, support staff, community health nurses and others who work in schools.
The RSE Project offers high-quality professional learning events and presentations delivered by Curtin University academics, Western Australian school staff and a number of carefully chosen external providers. Click here to see what we can offer.
The RSE Project is funded by the WA Department of Health, Sexual Health & Blood-borne Virus Program. We encourage you to access their curriculum and teaching resource, which has been specifically developed to assist WA schools to deliver RSE: www.gdhr.wa.gov.au
Who are we?
The RSE Project is based at Curtin University and is a joint effort between the Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health, the School of Public Health, and the School of Education.
