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
Pride, Respect, Equality Campaign:
- Respect Victoria has relaunched its Pride, Respect, Equality campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the prevention of violence against LGBTIQ+ family members.
- The campaign highlights the important role that families can play in supporting and celebrating LGBTIQ+ loved ones. By promoting pride and positive relationships and shifting outdated ideas about gender and sexuality, parents, siblings and extended family can reduce the likelihood of family violence and make a world of difference to their LGBTIQ+ loved ones.
- https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/pride-respect-equality
LGBTIQ+ Strategy:
- This week the Victorian Government released its landmark 10-year plan to drive inclusion for LGBTIQ+ Victorians.
- The Pride in our future: Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ strategy 2022-2032 outlines four areas of reform - protecting equal rights and freedoms, making services more equitable, inclusive, and accessible, building evidence to drive decision making and ensuring LGBTIQ+ communities are safe and strong.
- It also includes specific actions Government will take over the next decade.
- https://www.vic.gov.au/pride-our-future-victorias-lgbtiq-strategy-2022-32
Community Events
Manningham Council
International Women’s Day Morning Tea
Event details
Tuesday, 8 March 202210.00 am to 12.00 pm
699 Doncaster RdDoncaster
Free – Bookings can be made at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-womens-day-morning-tea-tickets-254851075427
TV and radio presenter Shelley Ware will join the Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert and facilitate a discussion with local women from all backgrounds and lived experiences to #BreaktheBias at this year's inclusive International Women’s Day.
This is a free event that will include a presentation, panel discussion and morning tea.
Shelley Ware, a proud Yankunyjatjara and Wirangu woman and radio and television presenter, will facilitate the event. Shelley presents on local and national AFL football news and is passionate about women in sport, Aboriginal issues, and childhood education.
There will be a lively panel discussion with women reflecting Manningham's diverse communities, including;
- Asherly Bradac - disability advocate, Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
- Varvara Ioannou - Food For Thought Network
- Sally Goldner - Founding member of Transgender Victoria
- Aunty Irene Norman - Mullum Gathering Place
This year's theme is #BreakTheBias. Together we're working toward a gender equal world that’s free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive and where difference is valued and celebrated. Together, we can forge women's equality, collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions there are limited tickets are available and all attendees must be double vaccinated. Please bring proof of your vaccination status to the event.
This is an inclusive and accessible event. Access supports such as Auslan or language interpreters can be requested at the time of booking.
Note: We use the term ‘women’ as *female or female-identifying people. This includes transgender people, cisgender people and others who identify themselves within the spectrum of the gender identity of woman.
About this event
Did someone say PRIDE??
This year we're hosting our Mardi Gras Youth Party online, so all LGBTQIA+ young people can attend safely, no matter their location! So, wherever you're located, you'll be able to join in the Sydney Mardi Gras fun.
Expect an unforgettable, energetic 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!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Saturday 26 Feb, 7pm - 10pm AEDT (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.
WHO'S PERFORMING
Emcee AND a DJ set from queer content creator, Kath Ebbs.
Extra special guest speaker, and our new favourite bi celeb, Maria Thattil (Miss Universe Australia 2020 & I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!)
Music performances from Malaika Mfalme and Louis Libran
Would it be a Sydney party without DJ flower boy providing your fave dance floor bops??
Waacking workshop and performance from the incredibly talented Jasha.
Drag act from Minus18 attendee and queer youth sensation, Celine Dijon
PLUS other special guests and performances you won't want to miss!
Book your spot online by following this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/minus18s-mardi-gras-youth-party-tickets-256558041007
RRRR Book Of The Week
Available in the EDSC School Library
Thirteen-year-old Clem deals with fitting in and falling out in this authentic story of friendship, from a beloved middle-grade author.
Clem Timmins can't wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed. Bridge is boy-crazy and acting like a different person. Ellie is wearing a bra and having a real-life romance. Clem feels left behind. When she makes friends with Tom, suddenly everyone's gossiping about whether they're going to be a couple. Clem's got no interest in having a boyfriend. Or does she?
At school camp, Bridge crosses the line and Clem has to ask herself - can she keep growing up with her friends when they're growing apart?
This story of fitting in and falling out perfectly captures how it feels to balance on the edge of who you are and who you want to be.
Rebecca James
Respectful Relationships Coordinator