Empowered Together

Happy holidays, from Empowered Together to you!

Happy International Migrants Day! 🌐✈️

In the effort of fostering empowerment within migrant communities, we would love to highlight the stories of Betul Tuna, a Turkish Muslim-Australian who has played a significant role in promoting justice and fighting gendered violence in migrant communities. Her journey strongly reflects that migrant communities are resilient and inspiring.

Read more about Betul’s empowering journey and celebrate the International Migrants Day with us! 🤩💙

✨Q&A Fridays✨

Remember it is a crime to share a s*xt of someone against their will, and it is illegal to share explicit images of people under the age of 18 no matter the circumstances.

For more resources check out Youth Law or the eSafety Commissioner.

As we enter the weeks of Schoolies, here are some tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time while you're there!

👉 Swipe right for more insights and make the most of your Schoolies experience! 🎉

🌟 Now Taking Term 1 Bookings for our Consent 101 Workshop! 🌟

Our consent workshops are:

✅ Peer Led
✅ Dialogue-based
✅ Collaborative
✅ Practically-minded

We aim to give students the skills to effectively navigate s*x and consent, discussing the rights, responsibilities and laws surrounding s*x and consent in a safe environment.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

Join us in empowering every individual, regardless of ability, with love and regard on this International Day of People with Disabilities. Let's ensure knowledge and awareness are accessible to all! 💙🌐

Another workshop series done and dusted! Thank you Overnewton College for having us in the facilitate the Consent 101 workshop this week. Facilitators Nam, Charlotte, Siobhan and Sarah (taking this happy snap) absolutely smashed it!
Bring on the next school year!

Swipe for Consent Wrapped November and check out what's been happening in consent education and s*xual violence prevention ✨

This Check It Out Tuesday, have a read of "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven, where two teenagers navigate the complexities of mental health and self-discovery. Their story beautifully unfolds, exploring the transformative power of friendship and love in the midst of emotional challenges. A poignant tale that encourages us to delve into the delicate yet profound intersections of mental health and relationships.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. On this day, we stand united against all forms of violence against women and girls. 🧡💪 Let’s work towards a world where every woman feels safe, valued and free. 🌏

As Transgender Awareness Week comes to a close, let's celebrate the strides made in fostering understanding, inclusivity, and support for the transgender community. This week served as a vital platform to amplify voices, educate others, and promote acceptance and equality. While this dedicated week may end, the advocacy for transgender rights and visibility remains ongoing. Let's continue advocating, listening, and standing in solidarity to create a world where everyone is respected and celebrated for who they are, regardless of gender identity.

It's ! This week, we're responding to a common question that comes up during the Consent 101 workshop, "If someone says yes once, do I have to ask for consent again each time we have s*x?"
Swipe to check out our response!

Wonderful feedback from our recent Consent 101 workshops delivered at Kamaruka Education Centre last month. We love hearing back from students and staff!

We're fully booked for 2023! Reach out via out Contact Us page to book in a Consent 101 workshop for Term 1 2024. Link in bio!

This Check It Out Tuesday, have a read of mental health campaigner Natasha Devon’s new young adult novel, Babushka. The book covers topics like victim blaming, safe s*x and healthy relationships. Devon’s writing captures the experience of young people today, they say, ‘if we don’t grow up and go: ‘We need to teach kids about things like consent’, then the internet will educate them”.

It's time for another instalment of Q&A Friday! Swipe to check out our response to the question, what if I change my mind after I've already said 'yes'?

Consent Wrapped is here! Swipe to look back at what's been happening in the consent and s*xual violence prevention space in October 👀➡

A big thank you to students and teachers at Kamaruka Education Centre who participated in the Consent 101 workshop this week. What an incredible experience!

Props to facilitators Charlotte and Siobhan who delivered the Consent 101 workshop to students over the past two weeks. Great work ladies!

Can't wait to do it all again next year!

October 26 is Inters*x Awareness Day, highlighting the human rights issues faces by Inters*x people around the world. In June this year, the ACT has taken a groundbreaking step by banning irreversible medical procedures for young inters*x children without their consent.

This landmark decision recognises the importance of empowering inters*x individuals to make decisions about their own bodies and consent to what happens to them. It ensures that they have the right to fully understand the implications of any medical interventions and have a say in their own healthcare journey.

We look forward to continued progress for inters*x people in other states and territories because everyone has a right to consent to what happens to their own body.

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To all the incredible Year 12 students embarking on their exams, we want to send our heartfelt wishes for success and achievement. You've worked tirelessly, and now it's time to shine!

Remember, these exams are just one part of your journey. Take a deep breath, trust in your abilities, and believe in yourself. You've got this! Remember to take breaks and prioritize self-care during this intense period.

A special shoutout to our very own Content Contributor Kelly who will be sitting exams this week! Good luck Kelly!

During As*xual Awareness Week, we're celebrating the as*xual community and emphasize the importance of inclusive consent education. At our organisation, we believe that consent education should be accessible and relevant to people of all s*xual orientations, including those who identify as as*xual.

Consent is a fundamental aspect of healthy relationships, regardless of one's s*xual orientation. By raising awareness about as*xuality and incorporating it into our Consent 101 workshop, we strive to foster a culture of understanding, respect, and consent for everyone.

We recognise that as*xual individuals may have unique experiences and perspectives when it comes to consent. Our aim is to provide a safe and inclusive space where as*xual individuals can explore their boundaries, learn about consent, and feel empowered to communicate their needs and desires.

Let's celebrate As*xual Awareness Week by promoting consent education that embraces diversity and recognizes the importance of respecting individual identities. Together, we can create a world where everyone's boundaries are acknowledged and consent is valued.

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We're Hiring! Join our marketing team as a Social Media Manager and TikTok Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? Do you have a knack for social media management and a creative flair for TikTok? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Empowered Together and help us deliver consent education across Melbourne!

Head to our Contact Us page to apply!

October 18 is International Pronouns Day, so we want to share 5 tips on how to use gender pronouns respectfully and inclusively. If you want to find out more, or to access some helpful resources - we recommend checking out Minus18 & Say It Loud.

The time to book a Consent 101 workshop for your school is now! Don’t miss this opportunity to add Consent 101 to your school’s 2023 curriculum. Our peer-led workshops will equip students with the skills and confidence to navigate consent in their relationships. But hurry, limited space is available for late November and early December! Get in touch today!

We'd like to give a HUGE thank you to Goodie for their incredible donation to Empowered Together! This contribution has helped us keep up with our mission of delivering Consent 101 workshops to young people across Victoria. We’re so grateful to Goodie for their unrelenting support and commitment to spreading awareness about the importance of consent and healthy relationships.

At Empowered Together, we seek to ensure our mission is guided by and is in solidarity with the work of First Nations’ activists and communities. Historically, First Nations peoples in Australia have not consented, nor been able to consent, to the treatment and laws that have restricted their rights. We believe establishing a Voice to Parliament is an opportunity to progress as a nation and elicit meaningful change for the First Nations community and all of Australia.
We will be supporting a YES vote in the referendum on October 14. Together for a better future

Today is Wear It Purple Day!

Empowered Together celebrates the diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community and acknowledges the struggles that many youth have faced regarding their s*xuality.

Make sure to show your support today and all year round! 💜

Enquire today about our consent workshops! Our workshops tackle various topics such as s*xual assault laws and free agreement, as well as discussing relevant scenarios and examples. Find out more via the link in the bio!

As we wrap up NAIDOC Week 2023 with the theme ‘For Our Elders’, Empowered Together celebrates the vital role that Indigenous Elders play within our nation.

We recognize the great knowledge of Elders and the contributions they have made to the community. This week has been an opportunity and reminder of how Elders should be celebrated and commemorated for their strong cultural understanding.

We hold the upmost respect for their influences and learnings of the land and continue to support their voices as they create a positive impact on communities across Australia.

And that’s a wrap! 13 workshops delivered in 1 week 🤩💪 huge shout out the the super engaged students at ! Reach out via the link in our bio today to book a workshop!

Unless it’s an enthusiastic yes, it’s a no! If someone is hesitant, unsure or changes their mind - it’s a no. Remember to continually check in with your partner!

Are you a Tik Tok addict? Our new position is the ideal gig for you 👀

NOW HIRING 🎉 Learn more & apply below:
https://www.empoweredtogether.com.au/contact-us/

At the end of every workshop, we ask students to fill out a QUICK feedback form. It's super helpful to anonymously hear from them so we can ongoingly tweak & develop our content. 🙏 This one on our Consent 101 workshop makes us glow 🥰

NOW HIRING 🎉

Empowered Together is currently looking for passionate facilitators to join our team. Are you interested in being involved in the prevention of s*xual assault within our community?

DM us or visit our website to find out more!

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🥳 Happy Volunteer Week! 🤩

This week we celebrate all the volunteers here at Empowered Together, from those who deliver our workshops in schools 👩‍🏫 to those who volunteer in our finance 📊 operations ⚙️ communications 🗣 administration 📝 and relationships 💞 teams, all the way to our CEO 💜

Empowered together is proudly powered by passionate volunteers, who continue to make a difference by educating the community on consent laws and removing the stigma associated with s*xual assault.

As we approach the end of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is important to continue the acknowledgment and hard work of activists who bring light to the prevalence of s*xual assault as well as other significant social issues.

Empowered Together would like to share some individuals who you should know:
Tarana Burke – An American Activist who works with young s*xual assault survivors to ensure others that they are not alone in having experienced abuse. Tarana is also the founder of the MeToo movement.
Grace Tame – An Australian Advocate for survivals of s*xual assault, including the occurrences of s*xual abuse in constitutional settings.
Louise Milligan – An Australian Investigative Reporter as well as Author who reveals how the criminal justice system, and its professionals have negative impacted survivors of s*xual abuse within her novels.
Chanel Contos – A Sexual Consent Advocate who has launched an online petition to mandate consent education with all Australian schools.

April 26 is ***anVisibilityDay, where we celebrate our le***an community, acknowledge the issues still facing our q***r community and how we can address these issues. One of our wonderful Consent 101 Facilitators Nimasha .686 shared her thoughts on what Le***an Visibility Day means to her as an out and proud le***an woman. Ps- the earrings are incredible!
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