ADF International, the global branch of the US-based Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), is supporting a South Australian mother, Nicki Gaylard, who claims her daughter was shown inappropriate sexual content at school. The year nine girls at Renmark High were reportedly exposed to references to incest and bestiality during a presentation by Headspace Berri on inclusivity last year. ADF International said it is backing Gaylard as she considers legal action against the South Australian education department. Robert Clarke, advocacy director for ADF International, stressed this case is "not about ideology," but raised concerns about "radical approaches to sex education" being introduced quietly in schools. The South Australian education department said the incident was isolated and unacceptable. They confirmed steps have been taken to prevent it from happening again. Headspace Berri, managed by FocusOne Health, had hired an outside presenter for the session. Headspace National reviewed the event and admitted parts of the talk were "not appropriate for young people," even though it aimed to promote LGBTIQA+ inclusivity. It promised stricter controls over future presentations and presenter choices. Nicki Gaylard said her daughter was "deeply affected" and that the event "shortened her childhood," according to an ADF statement. Gaylard has not responded to interview requests. ADF International describes itself as defending the "God-given right to live and speak the truth" focusing on life, religious freedom, and family rights. It rejects accusations from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that it is an anti-gay hate group. The SPLC accuses ADF of supporting criminal laws against gay sex and harmful views on LGBTQ+ people, claims ADF calls "tired accusations" and "false." Experts warn ADF International has a long history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. Macquarie University fellow Elenie Poulos said ADF aggressively fights LGBTQ+ rights in courts and communities, causing significant harm. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has spoken at ADF events, drawing criticism from political figures like Greens senator Robert Simms. Simms called ADF a hateful group that demonizes innocent people. The debate over school content, LGBTQ+ rights, and the influence of groups like ADF continues to raise strong emotions across Australia.