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 & 12 April, 11-2pm
To register: Email manninghamyouthservicesintake@each.com.au or register https://forms.office.com/r/9W75ePn4SZ or 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
Monday 21-Sunday 27 March Harmony Week
Harmony Week celebrates Australia's cultural diversity. This week is about promoting inclusiveness, respect to create a sense of belonging for everyone.
LGBTQIA+ Events
Thursday 31 March Trans Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements.On 31 March celebrate with gender diverse people all around Australia by sharing stories, starting conversations, and attending events.
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. 🌈
And 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 "TikTok Made Me Buy It" title
Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out-move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend a summer in Japan.
But then Sam dies. And everything changes.
Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces back memories. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sam's cellphone just to listen to his voicemail.
And Sam picks up the phone.
In a miraculous turn of events, Julie's been given a second chance at goodbye. The connection is temporary. But hearing Sam's voice makes her fall for him all over again and, with each call, it becomes harder to let him go. However, keeping her otherworldly calls with Sam a secret isn't easy, especially when Julie witnesses the suffering Sam's family is going through. Unable to stand by the sidelines and watch their shared loved ones in pain, Julie is torn between spilling the truth about her calls with Sam and risking their connection and losing him forever.
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator