Dr Alexandra James is a Research Officer at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. She is a sociologist specialising in areas of gender and sexuality studies, human-technological interaction, and public health.

Prof Jennifer Power is a Principal Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, health and Society at La Trobe University

The ARCSHS Youth Advisory Board (YAB) brings together 13 young people from across Australia to help guide and inform research into sexual health promotion and education. The YAB has been advising on ARCSHS’ multi-study project Building an Integrated Approach to Supporting Sexual Health Promotion and Education among Young People, funded by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care. As part of this project, they are co-ordinating and facilitating a Young People’s Sexual Health Summit and developing of a call to action on sexual health from young people. The YAB have also supported the Secondary Students and Sexual Health Survey and provided insight into other youth projects. Their feedback been central to ensuring that these projects reflect the experiences, needs, and priorities of young people.