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The Australian Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) is a national study conducted by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. This study explores the sexual health and well-being of Australian adolescents. The anonymous survey asks questions about knowledge, behaviour and educational experiences related to sexual health and well-being. The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has funded this survey approximately every 5 years since 1992.

This guide is a resource for teachers and other school staff who work with young people in secondary schools. Its purpose is to help schools understand the harmful impacts of the manosphere, including the key beliefs and links to violence, how boys and young men are recruited into the manosphere and the role of social media.

By understanding the manosphere, schools can support young people to develop skills to navigate online platforms, social media and content creators and make informed choices about what they engage with and how.

This guide provides support and advice to Australian schools to respond confidently and effectively to image-based abuse that involves AI deepfakes. Visit eSafety's web page on what you can report for a definition of what constitutes image-based abuse, including the use of deepfakes. This guide should be read alongside safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures relevant to your school and/or education sector.