Respectful Relationships News
Everyone in our community deserves to be respected, valued and treated equally. We know that changes in attitudes and behaviours can be achieved when positive attitudes, behaviours and equality are embedded in our education settings.
Respectful Relationships is about embedding a culture of respect and equality across our entire community, from our classrooms to staffrooms, sporting fields, fetes and social events. This approach leads to positive impacts on student’s academic outcomes, their mental health, classroom behaviour, and relationships between teachers and students.
Together, we can lead the way in saying yes to respect and equality, and creating genuine and lasting change so that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
The EDSC Respectful Relationships Pledge:
"All members of our school community have a responsibility to stand up against family violence and the misuse of gender power and control. We foster relationships that are respectful, caring and fair."
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence the following services are available
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police.
For non-urgent help, please contact:
• 1800RESPECT: The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Phone and online services available 24/7.
• Doncare: (03) 9856 1500
• Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS): (03) 9259 4200
• Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre: 1800 015 188
• Thorne Harbour Health support for the LGBTIQA+ community: (03) 9865 6700
• Migrant Information Centre support for people from diverse cultural backgrounds: (03) 9285 4888
• inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence at (03) 9413 6500
• Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
• Eastern Community Legal Centre: 1300 325 200
More resources/agencies can be found on our Wellbeing, Engagement and Positive Futures page of the East Doncaster Secondary College website
https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing-engagement-positive-futures
MANNINGHAM YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS/SERVICES
MY Vibes Mindfulness- Registrations now open!
MY Vibes Mindfulness provides an introduction to mindfulness concepts and practice for young people ages 12-14 in a group setting. This group will run over 2 sessions in the Term 1 school holidays on 11th and 12th April and will be co-facilitated by two qualified Youth Counsellors.
For more information please contact us at ManninghamYouthServices@each.com.au. To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/9W75ePn4SZ
MY Pride
MY Pride is an LGBTQIA+ social group for young people ages 12-18 who live, work, or play in the Manningham area. The group meets fortnightly and is facilitated by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who identifies as non-binary and queer. For more information please contact us at ManninghamYouthServices@each.com.au. To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/FDueCCyucN.
MYS- Individual Support
Manningham Youth Services offers free and confidential individual support to young people aged 12-25 years who live, work, study or have a connection to Manningham. To refer yourself or a young person, please fill out our registration form https://forms.office.com/r/urzE3m7zSt or email ManninghamYouthServicesIntake@each.com.au
What do young people want to see in their community?
Manningham Youth Services, headspace Hawthorn and Boorondara Youth have partnered up to find out what young people have to say about their communities.
Help us shape programs, activities and events for young people by filling out the quick 5-minute survey for your chance to win a one of two $50 Coles Myer vouchers! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7HFKNVF
CALLING ALL MANNINGHAM GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Are you a young and creative Manningham resident? Keen to get your design work noticed?
We are partnering with the Rotary Club of Templestowe and Manningham Rotaract to host a community walk at Rieschiecks Reserve Athletics Track in October to highlight the importance of youth mental health.
As part of this project, we are inviting young people to design a unique logo for the "Walk 4 Youth Mental Health" program.The winner will receive a $100 gift voucher and will be recognised in the media across Manningham.
Submissions close 11.59 Sunday 20 March so act now https://forms.gle/T5i331KtVJAwc44s8
Community Events Coming Up
Tuesday 15th March Volunteer Expo
Manningham Volunteer Resource Service (VRS) are presenting a volunteer expo to promote volunteer opportunities within Manningham.
- Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
- From 2pm-6pm
- Manningham Youth Services will be there so make sure to come visit their stall!
Saturday 19th March Warrandyte Festival
If you're visiting Warrandyte Festival, make sure to come find the Manningham Youth Van! They will be there Saturday 19th March from 9am-12pm.
Thursday 31st March Trans Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is a day to internationally celebrate trans pride and awareness, and recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.
Monday 21st-Sunday 27th March Harmony Week
Harmony Week celebrates Australia's cultural diversity. This week is about promoting inclusiveness, respect to create a sense of belonging for everyone.
RRRR BOOK OF THE WEEK
Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - a must-read psychological thriller for fans of One of Us Is Lying.
As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ...
Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Hayley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been.
Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape.
For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive.
Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is. And that girl has been in hiding for far too long ...
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator