Programs & Training

Love bites Junior Updates

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Love Bites Junior changes are here!

The Love Bites Junior program has undergone a major update to ensure it remains engaging, evidence-based, and aligned with current curriculum requirements.

The previous training package was last updated in 2018. In 2024, we began rolling out a new version of the program and received feedback from facilitators across the country. We listened – and as a result, the 2025 Love Bites Junior package includes significant changes to improve clarity, delivery, and engagement, while continuing to reflect current evidence and research to support the needs of young people today.

Love Bites Junior continues to support the delivery of respectful relationships education to students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

The program consists of three progressive packages.

These packages are designed to be delivered sequentially, with each session building on the knowledge and skills developed in the previous year.

Respectful Relationships Start With Me (Year 7)

Covers identity, emotions, relationships, consent, stereotypes, conflict, online safety, and respectful behaviours in both real-life and digital spaces.

Respectful Relationships, Stereotypes & Upstanding (Year 8)

Explores identity, diversity, stereotypes, consent, respectful behaviour, online safety, bullying, boundaries, and how to safely stand up for others.

Respectful Relationships, Love, and Control (Year 9)

Focuses on values, emotions, gender messages, consent, breakups, online behaviours, support-seeking, and building safe, respectful relationships.

Important update for current facilitators

If you’re already trained in Love Bites Junior, here’s what you need to know:

  • Your access to the current Love Bites Junior program will end on 31 December 2025.
  • To continue delivering the program beyond this date, you must either:
    • Complete the Love Bites Junior Refresher (available to eligible facilitators), or
    • Re-train in the updated program.


If you haven’t heard from us and you think you should have, get in touch at training@napcan.org.au or call (02) 8073 3300 – it’s possible we have an old email address on file.

Got Questions?

We know there’s a lot changing – and it’s important you have clear, up-to-date info. Below are answers to some of the most common questions you may have. 

If you still need help, don’t hesitate to contact our team at training@napcan.org.au or 02 8073 3300.

The new package includes:

  • Updated activities that are more interactive and age-appropriate
  • New content on coercive control, pornography, types of relationship violence and affirmative consent
  • A fully redesigned program manual for facilitators
  • New planning tools and checklists to help you deliver the program with ease
  • Information on trauma-responsive practice and creating safe environments for young people
  • A new single-day session format
  • New topics and content to reflect the rapidly evolving online landscape
  • Updated evidence and research in line with emerging trends
  • Current legislative updates including state based legal information
  • Streamlined facilitator guide
  • New planning and preparation toolkit to support session delivery

Unfortunately not. The current program was created in 2018 and is now outdated. This version will be archived & removed from facilitators profile on Dec 31. The new package reflects the evolving landscape for young people and includes critical updates on topics like risks online, affirmative consent, and coercive control.

A refresher course is a 2-hour online session designed to bridge the gap between the old package and the updated 2025 version. A skilled Love Bites trainer will guide you through the key changes, including new activities and resources, with time at the end to answer your questions and provide support.

Facilitators who trained 4 or more years ago need to complete the full training again. The updated package includes significant changes and we want to ensure all facilitators are confident and equipped to deliver it.
If you believe you are eligible but haven’t received details, please contact us.

The course is $300 per person and runs for 1 day. You can view upcoming sessions here

Once logged into the Community Hub, click ‘My Profile’ on the left-hand navigation. Then select ‘Love Bites Resources’ and choose the package you wish to view.

Go to napcan-lovebites.rosterfy.com.au/login and click ‘Forgotten Password’ to reset your login. If you’re still having trouble, please contact our team.

If you’re on a government (mainly education) network, you might be blocked from accessing the platform. Try connecting using a personal internet connection (e.g. home Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot).

If you’re eligible for a refresher session but can’t see the option in your Hub profile:

  • Log into your Hub profile
  • Refresh your screen – you should then see “Junior Refresher Sessions” in the left-hand navigation
  • If you’re already logged in, log out, log back in, then refresh your browser to see the sessions

     

If you still can’t see the sessions after following these steps, please contact us for support.

Not yet – currently, only the single-session format is available. The updated multi-session package will be released before the end of October 2025.

Please contact our team at training@napcan.org.au or (02) 8073 3300 (Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00 AEST) so we can check your eligibility and update your contact details if needed.

No – the 2018 version will be archived and permanently removed from facilitator profiles on 31 December 2025.

You’ll need to attend the full 1-day training for the 2025 package at your own cost to continue delivering Love Bites Junior.

Eligible facilitators can now select a refresher session via their Hub profile. Sessions run from 11 August to 31 October 2025. A variety of session times are available, including morning, midday, afternoon, and evening options.

If you can’t find a session that suits your availability, please contact us at training@napcan.org.au or (02) 8073 3300.

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