The evidence for respectful relationships education – Our Watch
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country. This is a directory to find a local NAIDOC event near you.
This resource is related to Foundations for Change Capability 4.1.
This federal government initiative allows you to explore a young person’s social media experience.
Social media allows young Australians to connect with others, create and maintain relationships and to express themselves. It can also expose them to a world of disrespect.
Social media algorithms, designed to prioritise and favour provocative and polarising content, can automatically serve disrespectful content and violence-supportive attitudes to young Australians, every day. During their teenage years this can influence their views and behaviour, ultimately shaping the type of person and partner they grow up to be.
It can be difficult to censor or moderate the content young people may be exposed to online. It is our responsibility to better understand it so we can empower them, help them navigate it and reject disrespect before it leads to violence.
This resource is related to Foundations for Change Capabilities 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1.