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
Assistance over the Christmas period
We acknowledge that Christmas can be a stressful time. If you or someone you know need some support over this period, please check out the below links.
*Please note that Manningham Youth Services has an extensive support services directory in Manningham and Melbourne. To access this, please click here.
Emergency Relief:
CareNet (Manningham Christian Centre,143-145 Parker St, Templestowe)
Provides food relief to community members experiencing hardship.
For more information regarding their services and operating hours click here.
Doncare (Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster)
Provides a range of community support services to assist individuals and families living in Manningham who are facing personal hardship or difficult life circumstances.For more information or to contact Doncare, click here.
The Salvation Army Manningham (325 Mitcham Road, Mitcham)
Emergency relief is available in the form of food parcels and Woolworths food vouchers for singles and families in financial distress.
To contact the Salvos, click here.
24/7 Hotlines:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight)
Anonymous LGBT peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Manningham Council Events
All Aboard Skating Sessions
Friday 16 December 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Sunday 18 December 10.30am – 12.30pm
Lawford Plaza Skate Park, Doncaster
Cost: Free
These workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.
During an All Aboard session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.
Each session generally runs for an hour and can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, from beginners to intermediates.
All genders and abilities welcome to participate.
Skateboards, helmets and padding provided.
However, If you have your own equipment, you are welcome to bring this along to use.
These workshops are made possible thanks to YMCA Action Sports and Victorian Skateboard Association.
Sign up and more information can be found here:https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/all-aboard-skateboarding-sessions-lawford
Healing ceremony on 26 January
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Event details:
Thursday 26 January 2023 11.00am to 12.30pm
MC Square Community Centre
Cost: Free
RRRR Book of the Week
This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.
In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop.
Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox, Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Nick Jonas.
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator