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
Respectful Relationships Week
In Week 7 of Term 3 our College will be celebrating Respectful Relationships Week. Our students will be involved in a range of activities to celebrate all things ‘Respect’ for ourselves and our community. Our main celebration will be our ‘Evening with Rosie Batty’. Please find details below:
Respectful Relationships ‘Q and A’ with special guest, Rosie Batty.
East Doncaster Secondary College is delighted to host 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, for an important discussion during ‘Respectful Relationships’ week 2022.
Rosie will provide a keynote address, before joining a distinguished panel of experts onstage for a ‘Q and A’ conversation to discuss all things ‘respectful relationships,’ and how you as parents/carers can have these important conversations with your children.
Tuesday 23 August 2022
Doors open at 6:30pm for a strict 7pm start
EDSC Performing Arts Centre
East Doncaster Secondary College
20 George Street, Doncaster East
For further information, contact Michael Colling, Director of Wellbeing, on: 9842 2244.
Cost: $10 per ticket.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/893200
Share The Dignity August Drive
Menstruating isn’t a choice, but those experiencing period poverty often have to choose between period products and other essential items just to get by. We’d rather they didn’t.
Access to period products is a right, not a privilege. But 1 in 5 Australians have been unable to afford period products at some point in their life.
That’s why East Doncaster Secondary College is collecting period products to help those in need this month, as part of Share the Dignity Australia’s Dignity Drive.
We accept all products in original packaging, including pads, tampons, maternity pads, period undies, menstrual cups and incontinence products.
We would love our EDSC School Community to get involved by donating. If you can help out please make your donations in the box at the front office.
If you would like to know more about Share the Dignity’s goal to end period poverty please go to their web page.
https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/
Manningham Youth Events/Services
Mission Australia Youth Survey
Mission Australia's Youth Survey closes August 12. If you're 15-19 years old click here to share your voice! Don't forget to enter Manningham's unique code '25001'.
Chill Out, Hang Out! at MUC
Throughout Term 3, Manningham Youth Services will be hanging out at MUC every Wednesday from 2.30pm-6pm. You can come by yourself or with some friends to do homework, hang out, or just have fun! Click here for more info.
Victorian Youth Fest 2022
To celebrate Victorian Youth Fest in September, MYS have partnered with Manningham Art Studios to create an eco mural in Manningham! If you're a creative young person in Year 11 & 12 (or age equivalent) and want to get involved, click here to register or for more info!
Parents & Carers of LGBTQIA+ Young People- Support Group
We're excited to announce a support group for parents and carers of queer young people. This is a safe and inclusive space parents and carers to discuss sexuality and gender topics, ask questions, receive support resources, and meet other families. Click here for more info.
Walk 4 Youth Mental Health
MYS have partnered up with local community organisations to Walk 4 Youth Mental Health. Sunday 9 October 2022 wear a shade of green and walk, roll or run to show your support for youth mental health. To register or for more information, click here.
Manningham Youth Employment Expo
A free and interactive event for young people, including workshops for parents/carers. Click here for more info!
Career Pathways Information Sessions for Parents
For advice on current career pathways and to learn more about high demand industries of the future hear to https://www.oellen.org.au/events to learn more and register.
Sunday Sessions at Aquarena
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre are holding Sunday Sessions! Each Sunday throughout August there will be sessions such as boxing, Zumba and Pilates to encourage everyone to get active. Head to Aquarena to find out how to register!
Eastern Health parent seminar: 'E-Cigarettes and Vaping in Young People'
Eastern Health are holding a parent seminar to provide information for parents/carers about the risks of vaping and how to support young people. The event will be held via Zoom 6.30pm Wednesday August 10th. Click here to register.
Wear It Purple Day
Wear it Purple Day is Friday 26 August, 2022. Wear it Purple Day is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are.
It is about creating safe spaces in schools, universities, workplaces and public spaces to show LGBTIQ+ young people that they are seen and supported.
Last year over 750 schools, community organisations and universities held events across Australia, and through the activities of schools that recognise Wear it Purple Day, we reached an estimated 600,000 young people, seeing the respect, acceptance and inclusion that surrounds them.
EDSC will be supporting this day during our Respectful Relationships Week. Look out for more information on Compass.
Wear It Purple Day Events
Wear It Purple Day: Introduction to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth:
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm AEST
Minus18 are celebrating Wear it Purple Day, a day all about supporting LGBTQIA+ young people, with a professional training event dedicated to just that.
Join us for a live-streamed event focused the topics most requested by parents, families and teachers: LGBTQIA+ identities, pronouns, and inclusive language.
This training is for adults. While with a particular focus on supporting young people, this training is broad enough to be recommended for teams, colleagues, teachers, service providers, youth workers, friends or family members looking to increase their LGBTQIA+ knowledge and practical support skills.
There is a cost involved so please go to the link below for more information and to register.
Headspace Trivia Night
Calling all trivia fanatics – come and join headspace Hawthorn as we celebrate Wear It Purple Day!
This trivia night will feature a range of fun trivia topics such as music, entertainment and colours. Food will also be provided… including pizza, so make sure you don’t miss out!
You can register as an individual or as a team (up to 6 people) - either way, it's going to be a fun time!
Wear It Purple day aims to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ people in a number of ways, including increasing advocacy for the community and raising awareness about sexuality, sex and gender identity. To show your support, please come to the event wearing something purple! If you don’t have anything purple, don’t worry - any colourful clothing will do.
When: Thursday 25th August 5:30-7:30 pm
Who: LGBTQIA+ young people and allies aged 16-25
Where: Boroondara Youth - Level 1, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: FREE
Registrations are required here.
Minus18 Purple Party
Wear it Purple Day is all about supporting LGBTQIA+ youth – so it only makes sense that we'd host a life-affirming youth event!
As always, this one is completely free, and for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12 to 19. And it's digital, so any queer young person can attend, no matter their location.
Here’s what you need to know:
Date: Saturday 27 August 2022 – the day after Wear it Purple Day!
Ages 12 to 19 ONLY
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Where: on Zoom - a link will be sent to you on the day of the event
- Theme: Purple!
- Cost: Definitely free!
Who's performing at the Purple Pride Party?
Our line-up will be announced closer to the event, but we can guarantee it'll be STACKED with queer talent so watch this space.
What else should I expect?
A HUGE live broadcast from the Victorian Pride Centre, filled with Pride, purple and surprises!
Competitions – so prepare to strut your stuff!
Purple vibes! 💜 This is a Wear it Purple Day celebration, so wear a splash of purple 💜
The chance to connect with your Minus18 youth community! Join in the chat on Zoom and feel loads of Pride, no matter your location.
How do I tune in?
Via Zoom link, which will be sent to all registered attendees on the day of the event.
Tune in via computer or phone, with or without the Zoom app. That said, we highly recommend using a computer so you can watch the performances while joining in the chat.
Either way? Wear a little purple to celebrate Wear it Purple Day!
Accessibility
Auslan Interpreters
Youth Workers supervising chat and providing youth support Alcohol, drug and smoke free youth event
Have a specific access requirement? Let us know when registering a ticket, or reach out to Minus18 Youth & Events Lead, Miller, at miller@minus18.org.au
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/minus18s-purple-pride-party-tickets-370292774657?aff=adultedm
RRRR Book of the Week
It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, school's out, and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town.
Just like every year, Jackson's Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city - but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them…
As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his darkest secret - a secret he thought he'd locked away for good.
Compelling, honest and beautifully written, The Boy from the Mish is about first love, identity, and the superpower of self-belief.
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator