Associate ProfessorDebbie Ollis

Recent media citations and interviews

Neo-Marxist feminists send a neutered Trojan Horse into schools to re-engineer our childrens sexuality and social values: Mark Latham The Daily Telegraph, April 26, 2016.

Students to study sexualised advertisements in bid to combat family violence: Geelong Advertiser, April 15, 2016 Source: http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/students-to-study-sexualised-advertisements-in-bid-to-combat-family-violence/news-story/d1ba158f12664830f404f825802d18b1

Respectful relationships in schools: ABC Melbourne interview with Rap Epstein Drive program April 14, 2016 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/year-8-kids-to-study-sex-ads-under-domestic-violence-curriculum

Sexuality Education: Mornings with Sally Warhaft on 774 ABC Melbourne Monday 11 April, 2016 http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/what-is-so-offensive-about-this-school-workbook-20160411-go3mg3.html

Liberals lash out at domestic violence curriculum over 'sexy freak out' ad: Timna Jacks and Henretia Cooks April 14, 2016 http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/liberals-lash-out-at-domestic-violence-curriculum-over-sexy-freak-out-ad-20160414-go63ul.htm

Research reveals students want to learn more in sex education classes: Mandy Squires Geelong Advertiser March 17, 2016 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/deakin-survey-shows-students-want-to-learn-more-in-sex-education-classes/news-story/033c4949540a515d2be9f6141b1bc42c?csp=dd28213c9c8a1ad1f580da3ea626dd1f

Safe schools Issues: Tim Webster on Afternoons March 17, 2016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-05/rise-sex-education-adults/7162878

Sex education in schools Red Symons February 18 ABC 774 https://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/pe2LYbaZ2D?play=true

"We need to have comprehensive sexuality education," says Dr Debbie Ollis from Deakin University #AusPorn #triplejHackHack | triple j - ABCwww.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/ December 8 2015

Sex education in schools Drive Rachel Hunt 774 December 7 2015 Sexting, porn and raunch to form part of 'respectful relationships' classes Age December 6, 2015 http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/sexting-porn-and-raunch-to-form-part-of-respectful-relationships-classes-20151204-glg6l6.html#ixzz3tbs9ZZsW

Sexting, porn and raunch to form part of 'respectful relationships' classes Age December 6, 2015 http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/sexting-porn-and-raunch-to-form-part-of-respectful-relationships-classes-20151204-glg6l6.html#ixzz3tbs9ZZsW

Respectful Relationships in schools Raf Epstein 774 Drive Sept 24 2015

Should porn be taught in schools? Michael McKenzie Friday 20 March 2015 http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rnafternoons/pornorgraphy-education/6336158

How boys become men in a world of online porn, social media and sexts July 18th 2014. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/how-boys-become-men-in-a-world-of-online-porn-social-media-and-sexts-20140717-3c4hz.html#ixzz38Rgu5pIZ

Tom Elliott, June 14. On today's show Dr Debbie Ollis on teaching respect in schools www.3aw.f2.com.au/Podcast/Feeds/02.xml

Power and gender: how schools are taking a lead in the campaign to end violence against women - See more at: http://www.thecitizen.org.au/features/macho-jocks-proud-feminists-all-boys-school-redefines-itself#sthash.JsyQeQ1b.dpuf, Citizen Thursday March 13, 2014. http://www.thecitizen.org.au/features/power-and-gender-how-schools-are-taking-lead-campaign-end-violence-against-women

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2013: Faculty of Arts and Education Industry Collaboration Research Award Deakin University

2011: Commendation for Excellence in Teaching 2011

2010: Commendation for Excellence in Teaching 2010