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:
- 1800RESPECT: The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Phone and online services available 24/7.
- Doncare: (03) 9856 1500
- Free From Family Violence Service (FVREE): (03) 9249 4200 OR 0466 748 880
- Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre: 1800 015 188
- Migrant Information Centre support for people from diverse cultural backgrounds: (03) 9285 4888
- inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence at 1800 755 988
- Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
- Eastern Community Legal Centre: 1300 325 200
- The Orange Door: 1800 354 322
- Rainbow Door: 1800 729 367 Free specialist LGBTQIA+ helpline
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
March
- Sunday 2 - Clean Up Australia Day
- Saturday 8 - International Women’s Day
- Friday 21 - Harmony Day
International Women’s Day 2025 - March Forward
For ALL Women and Girls
Thirty years ago, the world committed to a bold vision for gender equality through the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Since then, we’ve seen women break barriers, reshape policies, and ignite global movements. Yet, despite significant progress, the promises made remain largely unfulfilled for millions of women worldwide. We are simply not where we should be.
It’s time to turn promises into progress.
Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to commemorate Beijing+30 and #MarchForward for a gender equal future. The world cannot afford a step back.
EDSC will be supporting International Women’s Day 2025, look out for information on Compass or in the newsletter.
Manningham Council Events
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 2 March. Save the date to lend a hand and help make Manningham shine as we work together to protect our local environment.
Meet at Koonung Creek Linear Park enter via Boronia Reserve 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Everyone participating will be issued with gloves and litter collection gear. A barbecue lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.
Sign up using this link
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/clean-australia-day
International Women’s Day Breakfast
Thursday 6 March
This year’s keynote speaker, Dr Emma Fulu, is a world-leading expert on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls. She has worked for the United Nations and other global programs.
Dr Fulu will be joined by a panel of guest speakers who will bring their lived experience and individual lens to this important discussion.
Sign up using this link
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/international-womens-day-breakfast-2025
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator