The framework aims to support Australian primary and secondary schools and school systems to plan and deliver age and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based and expert-developed respectful relationships education (RRE). It sets out a national vision, outcomes and principles to guide consistent, high‑quality respectful relationships education across school communities. It has been developed for both schools (leaders, teachers and staff) and school systems (referring to those responsible for RRE policy and support in government and non-government education bodies).

The framework reflects best practice in the delivery of consent and respectful relationships education. It has two sections. The first section outlines a national vision for RRE, the framework’s policy context and development approach, and key terminology. The second section presents the outcomes and principles that underpin the delivery of age and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, expert developed RRE. It also outlines the actions that sectors and schools can take to ensure students receive high-quality and evidenced-based consent and respectful relationships education.