SEXtember 2024: Bystander Workshop 3 (Student Workshop)

We all have a role in preventing disrespectful behaviour and violence. This workshop, aimed at UNSW students, empowers you to recognize problematic situations and equips you to intervene when it's safe to do so

MATE is a leadership program, focused on the role of the bystander in creating respectful workplaces and communities.  Our message is simple: by being an effective bystander, we can all contribute to strengthening a safe and supportive campus culture.  This workshop empowers you to recognize problematic situations and equips you to intervene when it's safe to do so. We explore attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that challenge disrespectful behaviour.   

To drive change, we open a dialogue about the dynamics and context of all forms of disrespectful behaviour. Join us in creating a safer and more supportive community at UNSW

Being an active bystander means contributing to a world that is safe, equal, and free of gender-based violence. Come out of this workshop feeling empowered to respectfully challenge problematic behaviours, and show support to your community.

This event is brought to you as part of UNSW's annual festival of celebrating, questioning and exploring every aspect of sex and relationships. To learn more about SEXtember, check our website out  here.

Content Context: Conversations about consent, relationships, sex and sexuality can sometimes be difficult. UNSW has a gendered violence support team who can be contacted through the (Gendered Violence Portal) https://www.unsw.edu.au/planning-assurance/safety/safer-communities/gendered-violence.

Alternatively, you can talk to someone who is trained to help, through free and confidential support services and 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).