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

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

Domestic Violence Prevention Month

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, and SBS is supporting this initiative with a range of programs and content to help raise awareness and find solutions to the domestic abuse epidemic. If you would like to look at the programs please go to https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2021/04/05/your-guide-sbs-domestic-and-family-violence-prevention-month-programming?cid=inbody:%E2%80%98see-what-you-made-me-do%E2%80%99-confronts-our-domestic-abuse-crisis

One particular program that is worth highlighting is -

Wednesday 5 May – See What You Made Me Do (SBS)

The West Australian calls this three-part documentary series a “timely look at an issue ravaging the nation”, The Sydney Morning Herald, “a call to arms”.

Hosted by investigative journalist Jess Hill and based on her book of the same name, See What You Made Me Do will interview survivors as well as perpetrators of family violence, and explore the lack of understanding of this epidemic in “our systems – police, courts, family law – [which] are still a long way from being reliably protective,” says Hill.

See What You Made Me Do premieres at 8:30pm Wednesday 5 May on SBS and SBS On Demand. The three-part series continues weekly, and every episode will be simulcast on NITV.

See What You Made Me Do will be also be available to stream on SBS On Demand with subtitles in six languages: Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi and Korean, allowing more Australians to engage in the important topic. The issues explored in the series will be explored further across SBS Radio programs, including with an explainer video about coercive control and how migrant women face additional challenges in seeking support, produced in 20 languages. Featuring Jess Hill and Brisbane social worker Jatinder Kaur, the video will be available on the SBS Settlement Guide online and shared across social media by SBS’s language services.

Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day

East Doncaster Secondary College staff and students will come together on Monday May 17th to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day.

What is IDAHOBIT Day?

31 years ago - on May 17, 1990 - the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally, and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination.

Australian Statistics (Beyond Blue)

75% of LGBTQIA+ youth experience some form of discrimination.

77% of Trans and Gender Diverse people report being discriminated against in the past 12 months.

35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians have experienced verbal abuse in the past 12 months.

39% of LGBTQIA+ people have experienced depression in the past 12 months.

33% of LGBTQIA+ people have experienced anxiety in the past 12 months compared to

6.2% of the general population having experienced depression in the past 12 months.

You can support IDAHOBIT Day by hosting an event at home or at work – go to the following website for more information.

https://www.idahobit.org.au/

Winter Shelter is a Maroondah Churches and community response to local homelessness. It is the mission of Winter Shelter to provide shelter, food and honour for people who need shelter comfort and support.

Empowered Women, Empowering Women 2021 - Charity Luncheon

Friday 4th June 12pm – 3pm

Across the global stage, women's empowerment continues to be a common theme uniting communities and Jane Caro AM is a woman known for saying what's on her mind.

The author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist and social commentator is a weekly regular on Channel Seven's 'Weekend Sunrise' and 'Mornings' on Channel Nine. Jane appears frequently on the ABC's 'Q&A' and 'The Drum', Network Ten's 'The Project' and Channel Nine's 'Sunrise'. She is also a regular panellist on the ABC's top-rating show The Gruen Transfer and a regular columnist for MamaMia, The Conversation, MT magazine, the SMH and The Drum.

Enjoy a 3-course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate and hear from one of Australia's most influential social commentators.

#ewew2021 is set to emulate the success of the inaugural charity luncheon which boasted a stellar line-up. In fact, we've invited Jo Stanley back this year to host the event because we know how much you loved her! 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty AO has even promised to join us again for what promises to be another fabulous afternoon.

Get ready to get empowered!

All guests receive:

General entry
a 3 course banquet meal
unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks)
live entertainment including key note speakers

All funds raised support Doncare

Doncare is a not-for-profit community services organisation that has operated in the Manningham community since 1969. Doncare provides counselling for families and children in crisis; prevention, support and recovery following family violence; specialist intake and risk assessment; integrated family services; case management; emergency relief; social support for seniors and financial and material aid.

Tickets can be purchased here:

RRRR Book of the week in celebration of IDAHOBIT

We find ourselves at an exciting moment in history. For the first time, trans and gender diverse people are being seen and heard. Thanks to tireless activism, and an increased visibility worldwide, these lived experiences (the joyful, and the painful) are no longer able to be ignored. And so, The Pronoun Lowdown is here to demystify and celebrate trans and gender diverse excellence.

Woven together with author Nevo Zisin’s own pronoun journey, this colourful hardback sheds light on the complicated history of gender around the world, in language and across time. Nevo shares their ideas for how young trans and gender diverse folk might begin to navigate their identities, as well as simple suggestions for friends and family on how to provide the best support possible. And, as well as Nevo’s own anecdotes, these pages also salute the tireless work of other LGBTQIA+ trailblazers and activists – without whom this joyous book could never exist.

Everyone deserves to have their identity affirmed by their friends, families, and the world through which they move. The Pronoun Lowdown celebrates trans and gender diverse identities, in all their fluid and imperfect perfection!

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator

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