East Doncaster Secondary College Newsletter

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 students' 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:

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-ngagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar Dates 

November

13th – 19th - Transgender Awareness Week

16th– International Day of Tolerance

18th – 22nd – Inclusion at Work Week

19th – World Toilet Day

20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

25th – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (16 Days of Activism against Gender – Based Violence Campaign)

 

December

1st – World AIDS Day

3rd – International Day of Persons with Disabilities

10th – Human Rights Day

18th – International Migrants Day 

16 Days of Activism against Gender – Based Violence Campaign

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence runs from 25 November to 10 December annually.

 

The international campaign was started by the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It begins each year on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day.

 

The aim is to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

 

For the past few years, the theme for the campaign has focused on ‘ending femicide’ and this year’s global theme is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”.

 

For more information about the campaign, visit the UN Women website.

 

Please see accompanying flyer about the 16 Days of Activism Secondary School competition and the Leaders for Change student session open for any students to attend.

 

Secondary Schools 16 Days Competition 2024.pdf
16DOA Leaders For Change (Teacher Flyer and Registration).png

 

Webinar - Start the Conversation: Family Violence Prevention is Everyone’s Business - Tuesday 3 December

Join Monash Council for this free community webinar which will explore the impacts of family violence, what you can do to help prevent it, and the supports available. 

 

Patricia Karvelas will moderate a panel of speakers:

  • Professor JaneMaree Maher from Monash University;
  • Lived experience advocate Julie-Ann; and
  • Primary prevention educator, Trent Larkman.

 Registration at: https://www.trybooking.com/CWSRO

Or scan the QR Code

 

This event is presented in partnership with Knox Council and Maroondah Council and is part of our 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign – a widely recognised global campaign that signifies action towards ending violence against women and girls around the world.

 

The initiative is supported by Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal and the Victorian Government as part of the Free From Violence Local Governments Program.

 

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, support is available: 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 (National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service).

 

More information and speaker bios at https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/start-the-conversation

Respectful Relationships Podcast

https://www.respectfulrelationshipspodcast.com.au/

 

The Respectful Relationships Podcast is a series that sparks conversations about consent, sexual assault, family and domestic violence, bullying, harassment and social media. This podcast is bringing awareness to high School Students to help them understand how sexual assault is defined and when consent is consent. We want to encourage young people to develop a sense of self worth and engage in respectful relationships by identifying the attitudes and beliefs that are disrespectful.

 

The guests in each episode come forward to share their story in the face of judgement and fear of repercussions to clarify the definitions of rape, call out the culture of victim blaming, slut shaming and toxic masculinity. You can listen to these experiences privately and we hope it gives you the language to describe what you or someone you know may be going through, so you can receive the support you need.

 

If any of these episodes raises issues for you, we have included resources in the show notes and you are welcome to reach out to us at www.respectfulrelationshipspodcast.com.au.

 

Your Hosts are:

 

Caroline Speakman is a Trauma and Bereavement Counsellor, and her job is to help clients build resilience and find a new normal in their lives.

 

Gina Haramis is a licensed conveyancer who has seen disrespectful relationships in her line of work and has been impacted by one.

 

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator