Consent - The conversation you need to be having

Tailored for adults and those who support young people (parents, carers, workers) this FREE introductory level webinar offers essential insights into understanding and discussing affirmative consent in relationships. 

When we think about consent, sometimes it can be about the negative side and how getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences. But talking about consent shouldn't start when things go wrong or when people become sexually active, it needs to start early to help develop and navigate personal boundaries and safe and respectful relationships confidently.  

Join us as we explore:

• Victoria's new Affirmative Consent Laws including stealthing and image-based abuse
• what the new laws mean for you and the young people in your life or work
• when, why and how to talk about affirmative consent and staying safe in relationships 
• tips to answer the tricky questions that young people tend to ask
• how to respond if a young person discloses a sexual offence to you

By equipping ourselves and young people with the knowledge and tools we need we will be more empowered to navigate relationships with confidence and integrity and to have healthy, respectful connections and boundaries in our lives. 

This workshop is relevant for parents, sports clubs, educators, primary prevention practitioners, people working with families and young people and more.

Presenter

Join Laura Crozier, Affirmative Consent Project Officer from the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic). YACVic is the peak body and leading policy advocate for young people and the youth sector in Victoria. 'Yeah, Nah' is their peer led affirmative consent education workshop that is designed to educate young people across Victoria on the new affirmative consent legislation. 'Yeah Nah' was developed by YACVic with young people in the Mallee and has recently been refunded to deliver the program statewide. The workshop is completely free for rural and regional communities.

More Resouces:
We know people are busy which is why we've created this short introduction to consent for you over lunchtime.  We can't cover everything in an hour so here are some more resources to explore:

• Is This OK?? - The Man Cave - Mental health and connection online - Podcasts 'Talking to Teenagers about Affirmative Consent'
• Youth Affairs Council Victoria | Yeah, Nah: Affirmative consent education
• All about consent | Kids Helpline
• Affirmative Sexual Consent - Sexual Health Victoria
• Consent.gov.au

If you or someone you know needs help contact:

• If in immediate danger call Police 000
• 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), available 24 hours. National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
  
• Safe Steps 1800 015 188, available 24 hours.  Victorian crisis support for women and children.
• Kids Helpline  1800 55 1800 free (including mobiles) 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
• The Orange Door - Mallee (1800 290 943) Family violence and family support servics hub at 113 Madden Avenue Mildura.
• Rainbow Door (1800 729 367) is a free service for all LGBTIQ+ people in Victoria, their friends, family and peers.
• Yarning Safe and Strong (1800 959 563) is a free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
  

Acknowledgement

We pay our respects to Elders past and present of the Latji Latji, Ngintait and Nyeri Nyeri traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on today and extend that respect to neighbouring tribes and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  We celebrate and respect their continuing cultures and acknowledge the memories of their ancestors.