Raising Respect
What is Raising Respect?
Raising Respect was a project funded by ACT Government to help equip parents and carers when talking to their children and others about respect, gender equality and inclusion.
In 2023, Women’s Health Matters ran sessions with parents and carers to share information and ideas on these issues. We also created a brochure.
The idea behind the project was that as parents and carers, we want our children to be safe, connected, and free to grow as their unique selves.
To make this happen, we need to learn how to challenge disrespect and gender stereotypes.
We can all make a difference. Read our brochure below to learn more!
Raising Respect brochure
Our Raising Respect brochure has tips and ideas for:
- Supporting children to develop as themselves
- Helping children navigate media and peer relationships
- Challenging stereotypes in the places where your child learns and plays
Request physical copies of the brochure by emailing healthpromotion@womenshealthmatters.org.au
More questions, or want to chat about the project?
If you have any questions or would like to talk further about the project, please contact Merri via healthpromotion@womenshealthmatters.org.au or phone (02) 6290 2166
This project is supported by an ACT Government Women’s Safety Grant.
Additional support and resources
Level Playground
Information about gender equity, safe and respectful relationships, and breaking down gender stereotypes – and how to apply it all in everyday life https://www.levelplayground.org.au/
Because Why
Support and practical guidance in challenging gender stereotypes https://www.becausewhy.org.au/
Parentline ACT
Telephone counselling by trained volunteers for parents and carers in the Australian Capital Territory. Ph: (02) 6287 3833 Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm (except public holidays). http://parentlineact.org.au/
Triple P Parenting
Free, evidence-based online course with tools to support your child’s development, grow closer and solve problems https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/
Sexual Health and Family Planning
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT) provides a range of relationships and sexuality education courses for children and young people with disability and their families https://www.shfpact.org.au/index.php/counselling/ndis-counselling
Beyond Blue
Free, anonymous support for anxiety and depression – phone and online counselling 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, plus online forums and peer support www.beyondblue.org.au. Ph: 1300 224 636
Blue Knot
Helpline and support service for adults who experienced childhood trauma, and people who are supporting them. Ph: 1300 657 380 9am-5pm, 7 days a week including public holidays, email helpline@blueknot.org.au or visit https://blueknot.org.au/
