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-engagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar dates

Term 4

2nd October – International day of non-violence 

10th October – World Mental Health Day 

13-19th November - Trans Awareness week 

25th November – Beginning of 16 Days of Activism ; International Day for the Elimination of violence against women 

3rd December – International Day for people with disabilities 

10th December – International Human Rights Day

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events

Minus18 

https://www.minus18.org.au/

 

Ready for an amazing LGBTQIA+ youth movie screening?!

Join us as we team up with Melbourne Queer Film Festival for a free screening SUMMER QAMP, just for young people.

 

This epic documentary follows queer, non-binary and trans teens at a summer camp in Alberta – and it's filled with queer youth pride. Get ready to laugh, feel all the feels and become completely captivated by queer young peeps just being themselves!

PLUS.... FREE 🍿 POPCORN 🍿!

This event is for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19 ONLY

Key Details:

  • Event Date: Saturday, November 18th 2023
  • Event Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Event Location: ACMI - Cinema 2: Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
  • Tickets: Free of course - this event has limited seating so registrations are essential!
  • Age: 12 to 19 ONLY

Read more about SUMMER QAMP HERE

Accessibility:

  • This film will be captioned
  • Youth Workers will be present
  • All gender bathrooms available
  • Lift and/or ramp access to all event spaces

Bookings

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/summer-qamp-film-screening-for-lgbtqia-youth-tickets-722592753377

Manningham Council Events

Did you know, in Manningham we have active and accessible men's community groups? There's Manningham Men's Shed, Tough Guy Book Club, The Men's Table and the Men's Group Meeting. These groups create a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie, even for men who already have a group of mates. They meet at different times during the month and are free to join, so reach out to them for details!

Manningham Youth Advisory Committee

We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members to join our advisory committees. Advisory committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics, including arts, healthy ageing, disability and youth.

 

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

 

As an advisory committee member, you will:

  • Have a direct say in how Manningham makes decisions that affect your community
  • Gain valuable experience and skills in areas such as project management, public speaking and leadership
  • Network with other community leaders and learn from their experience
  • Share your interests and passions with the Manningham community

As a Manningham Youth Advisory Committee member, Berry Eain says, “As an international student, leadership is something I was unfamiliar with. Sitting in a meeting with people who have the power to make decisions makes me feel very important. This definitely would not have been possible back home; as a student, and especially as a female, speaking up for yourself was culturally disrespectful. I was very surprised to be having this unique experience where they hear you speak and they listen! I am very grateful to have people advocating for the student voice”.

 

Applications close at 10.00pm on Wednesday, 18 October 2023.

 

For more information and to put in an expression of interest plea se go to the following website:

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/news/calling-all-community-members

Leaders for change project

Leaders for Change is a project opportunity for young people aged 15-25 to join an exciting program aimed at bringing together like-minded people and engaging in conversations around gender equality, respectful relationships, and violence prevention. Please see flyer on this page for more information. 

RR Podcast of the Week

Young Blood: Men’s Mental Health

This multi award winning podcast dedicated to the mental health of young males features true stories from men about their personal journeys – from reckoning with trauma and addiction to coming to terms with sexuality. The stories, shared by football players, rappers, fathers and university students, normalise difficult conversations. An essential for young blokes and the people raising them. 

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator