Our Peer-Mentor YK conducted an interview with her little brother about things in relationships and shared with Rize Above. Let’s now take some time and have a look what they have talked about.
Peer-mentor Jamaika-Rose wants to share her story as a Bungandidj woman, a sister, an aunty, a daughter, a grand daughter and a friend.
Consent is important for all people, of all sexualities, in all kinds of situations. Play this game and explore what role gender and body language play in providing consent.
Concept and content for the game is produced by peer mentors: Elley, Harley, Jamaika-Rose, JF, Kynan, Kyrah, Phoenix and Shaun.
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Answered by Rize Above Peer Mentors from Kaurna Plains School
Answered by Rize Above Peer Mentors from Kaurna Plains School
Our peer mentor Mr. J.F. created this piece of artwork representing his relationships with his family; communities and his connection to the Torres Strait; Kaurna; Arrernte; Warlpiri and Larrakia land. Mr. J.F. shared with Rize Above that the dingo represents how much he knows about culture and how far he could go from home. Mr.
Consent is an essential part of healthy relationships and it’s really important to know what it is and the many ways to spot it. Let’s have a look at the role that gender plays in consent. Social norms surrounding relationships remain gendered among young people. Gendered stereotypes like this and gender role expectations in
In a relationship where sexual coercion is occurring, there is a lack of consent.
“Life should be enjoyable and exiting, more importantly, safe. I feel safe and comforted everyday, why shouldn’t the hurt get to feel safe too?”—-Liasha
The contribution of Aboriginal Australians has shaped our knowledge of the country and our identity. All Australians benefit from the generosity of Aboriginal people sharing their Country and their culture.
Relationships Australia (SA) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas, and apologises for the atrocities that have been perpetrated on them and their ancestors, and recognises the continued impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians today.
We are committed to an ongoing process of reconciliation and will actively engage in redressing inequitable distributions of the physical, spiritual and political economy, in regards to Australian Indigenous issues.
Relationships Australia (SA) recognises and acknowledges that dispossession of Country, and the disruption to family connections has resulted in a breakdown of social networks created through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian’s Knowledge, Law and Culture. We also recognise the continuous intergenerational impact of the history of invasion, policies and legislation.
