Australian schools will soon be provided with more material about consent, respectful relationships and sexual abuse for students from prep to year 12.
Former Sydney school student Chanel Contos, 22, has launched a petition called Teach Us Consent, which advocates for earlier and improved sex education.
Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge says he admires the courage of Ms Contos and others who have shared stories after being encouraged by her petition.
'I've got to say I've been quite shocked at the extent of the number of people who are coming forward,' he told Sky News on Thursday.
The petition has sparked almost 3,000 testimonies from women who experienced sexual abuse or misconduct at school.