Parents as Partners in Prevention
Parents as Partners in Prevention
Parents as Partners in Prevention is a free, four-session course for parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students to build confidence in talking with their young people about sex, relationships, consent and respect. The program is designed to prevent sexual violence, is backed by research and created by a team of experts in health, education and gender equality.
Parents as Partners in Prevention will help you:
- Prevent sexual violence happening among young people
- Feel more confident talking about consent and sex
- Understand how gender inequality contributes to violence
- Learn about recent changes to Victorian consent laws
- Explore age-appropriate, positive ways to talk about sexuality
- Support your child’s learning at school through Respectful Relationships
Who is the program for?
The program is delivered to up to thirty parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students at select schools. Those schools eligible for participation are listed below. Each session will be delivered on school campus, and is designed to be interactive and supportive, with opportunities to connect with others, ask questions, and reflect on your role in shaping a culture of consent. Catering and additional learning resources will be provided, and door prizes will be available.
Participating schools
Upper Yarra Secondary College:
- Monday 11 August, 6-8:30pm
- Monday 18 August, 6-8:30pm
- Monday 25 August, 6-8:30pm
- Monday 1 September, 6-8:30pm
Monbulk College:
- Wednesday 13 August, 6-8:30pm
- Wednesday 20 August, 6-8:30pm
- Wednesday 27 August, 6-8:30pm
- Wednesday 3 September, 6-8:30pm
Mount Alexander College:
- Tuesday 19 August, 6-8:30pm
- Tuesday 26 August, 6-8:30pm
- Tuesday 2 September, 6-8:30pm
- Tuesday 8 September, 6-8:30pm