Supporting Respectful Relationships in the Early Years

Event details

Description:: An interactive introductory two hour workshop for Early Years Educators to examine the attitudes and stereotypes that contribute to gender inequality, and the important role they have in supporting Respectful Relationships and positive outcomes for children.
Date:: Thursday, 17 August 2023
Time: 6:30PM — 8:30PM
Location:: Janefield Drive Community Centre, 2 Manchester Crescent, Bundoora
Contact:: Education and Engagement Facilitator
Phone:: 9404 8865
Cost:: $15
Registration: Book online

Quality Area 5: Relationships with children

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, outline
What brings you here? -activity
What is a "Respectful" Relationship?
Change the Story - drivers of family violence/violence against women in the Australian context
Sex versus Gender discussion
Kitten vs Dinosaur T-Shirt activity
Exploring common gender stereotypes we see and hear- in the media, at home, in our services- groups activity
Challenging stereotypes and changing expectations: Run Like a Girl, The Man Box, The Mask You Live In.
What to do about it: Exploring current resources (CGEEY, books and booklists, posters, auditing tools, policy guide)
Summing up and setting a goal Delivered in partnership with City of Darebin

Recommended for: Early Years Educators

Facilitator: Rachel Bye, Early Years Resource Officer, City of Darebin