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 Events/Services
MY Vibes Mindfulness- Registrations now open!
The MY Vibes Mindfulness group program will provide an introduction to mindfulness for young people aged 12-14. In these sessions, participants will learn about mindfulness concepts and the science that backs it, plus explore a range of mindfulness techniques which have been associated with reduced levels of stress and increased resilience and self-awareness. See more details about the program below.
Where: Manningham Art Studios
When: 11 and 12 April, 11-2pm
To register: Email manninghamyouthservicesintake@each.com.au or register https://forms.office.com/r/9W75ePn4SZor scan the QR code below
MY Pride
MY Pride is an LGBTQIA+ social group for young people ages 12-18 who live, work, or play in the Manningham area. The group meets fortnightly and is facilitated by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who identifies as non-binary and queer.
For more information please contact us at
ManninghamYouthServices@each.com.au
To register, please visit
https://forms.office.com/r/FDueCCyucN.
MYS- Individual Support
Manningham Youth Services offers free and confidential individual support to young people aged 12-25 years who live, work, study or have a connection to Manningham.
To refer yourself or a young person, please fill out our registration form
https://forms.office.com/r/urzE3m7zSt or email
ManninghamYouthServicesIntake@each.com.au
City Life EPIC Youth- events every Friday night!
FREE events for young people every Friday night during the school term at Lower Templestowe Community Centre from 7pm-9.30pm. Anyone and everyone welcome!
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries
Free Online Tutoring
Students from Grade 3 to Postgrad can use their library card to sign up for free, one-on-one online tutoring with qualified subject experts. Tutors can help with homework problems and new concepts and provide constructive feedback on assignments (24-hour turnaround). Click here for more info and to sign up!
Minus18 - Night at the Museum
We're bringing this event to you online, so that all so all LGBTQIA+ young people can attend safely, no matter their location!
We'll be broadcasting LIVE from Immigration Museum, so expect a high res, unforgettable night of LGBTQIA+ performers, live music, new pals, community vibes, youth pride and QUEER EXCELLENCE. 🌈
Depending on Covid restrictions where you're based, you might even be able to tune into our live broadcast with your pals – make it the most rainbow watch party ever!
Big thanks to our friends at the Immigration Museum, Midsumma, and Disney for helping us bring this event to life!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Saturday 9 April, 7pm - 10pm AEST (Melbourne time!)
- For youth aged 12 to 19 only
- Completely FREE
- Get your pals together to host a Watch Party or tune in solo!
- Expect special guests, live performances, prize giveaways, drag and LOADS more
HOW TO TUNE IN
We'll send you a Zoom link (twice!) on the day of the event. Check your email, it'll come through from Eventbrite. To get the best out of the event, we recommend tuning in from a laptop or computer, rather than your phone.
Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/minus18s-night-at-the-museum-online-tickets-292204390197
RRRR Book of the Week
A complicated friendship.
A road trip in a stolen car.
The stories that define us.
And two funny, sharp, adventurous young women who refuse to be held back any longer.
Rosa was never really trying to hurt anyone, no matter what they said in court.
But she's ended up in juvenile jail anyway, living her life through books and wondering why her best mate Asheeka disappeared.
A page-turning novel about a complicated friendship; a road trip through NSW in a stolen car; the stories that define us; and two funny, sharp, adventurous young women who refuse to be held back any longer.
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator