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24.01.2022 There is little more important than consent in a relationship - and it can be taught across the lifespan! If we start teaching consent early, we help empower people to be safe when they're in a sexual situation. You can model consent everyday by checking in before acting: "is it ok if i give you a hug?" "is it ok if i sit next to you?" (Then respect their right to say "no thank you" ) Love these great videos from the National Sexual Violence Resource Centre - simple and clear way to help teach consent.

22.01.2022 1800 643 787 New Disability Information Helpline for people with disability and their supporters affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) Many people with disability ... and their families, carers, support workers and providers may be concerned about or affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). A new service called the Disability Information Helpline is available for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It can help families, carers, support workers and services, too. You can contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 to talk about your concerns in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19). For example, call the Helpline if: your support worker has not turned up your provider has stopped services it’s hard for you to get food, groceries, medications or other essential items someone close to you has symptoms of coronavirus you are feeling really upset anything else is worrying you. The Helpline can refer people to advocacy, counselling, and other supports people may need. The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm (AEST). It’s not available on national public holidays. The Disability Information Helpline is free, private and fact-checked. When you call the Disability Information Helpline, you will speak to a person who will: Listen carefully to you. Use their connections to find things out, check the facts, and get information for you. Transfer you to services that can help you. Transfer you to a phone counsellor for emotional support, if you would like. Give you clear and accessible information. If you have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse, neglect, violence or exploitation, and you are distressed or anxious about coronavirus, the Helpline can put you in touch with a phone counselling specialist who helps people experiencing distress. The counsellor can also refer people to longer term trauma counsellors for ongoing support. For more information about the Disability Information Helpline, including Easy Read and Auslan resources about coronavirus, visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp. The Disability Information Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. If you are currently experiencing any form of violence or abuse, you are concerned for your safety, or you are having a medical emergency, call 000. Key points about the Disability Information Helpline The Disability Information Helpline is for people with disability, carers, families, support workers, and providers who are concerned about or affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. If it is hard for you to hear or speak, phone the National Relay Service on 133 677 and give 1800 643 787 as the number you would like to call. The Helpline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm (AEST). It’s not available on national public holidays. The Helpline can refer people to advocacy, counselling and other supports. The Helpline is free, private and fact-checked. For more information visit www.dss.gov.

21.01.2022 It is estimated there are more than 2 million women and girls with a disability in Australia. Designed by women with disability and #1800RESPECT, #Sunny is an app that supports women with disability to understand sexual assault, domestic and family violence, know their rights and reach out for support. The Sunny app is free and available now on iPhone and Android. Learn more www.1800respect.org.au/sunny If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. https://www.youtube.com/watch

21.01.2022 Free downloadable resources from the eSafety Commissioner are out!

19.01.2022 You're invited to attend the launch of our new FREE Sexuality, Relationships and Your Rights resource at our Open Day on Thursday 6th June. Places are filling up fast so make sure to register to attend!

18.01.2022 Great news and work by Darwin Community Legal Service The Seniors and Disability Rights Service working with NT Legal Aid have broken ground nationally in securing recognition that ADHD is a permanent disability under the NDIS.

17.01.2022 "This is a great victory for the disability rights movement in Australia." Senator Jordon Steele-John A three-year $527 million royal commission announced today will examine violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation within the disability sector.

16.01.2022 I found this an interesting read today and really loved this quote from it; "The principles of human rights can help us think through how to take action: through fostering community participation; focusing on non-discrimination; working to ensure the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality of services; providing access to information; and striving to ensure transparency and accountability in the response to the pandemic. This time round, let us defy history, work toward international co-operation and pull together to develop inclusive, global views on how to learn from, resolve and come through this latest threat to health for all." https://www.tandfonline.com//10.1080/26410397.2020.1746065

09.01.2022 Get social online with Befriend! Offering lots of catch ups, conversations and even guided exercises! Check them out!

03.01.2022 What a website! A huge congratulations to Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) on the launch of their website and resource, Our Place - https://ourplace.wwda.org.au/ A website that was made by and for women and girls with disabilities that covers 5 main topics; Your Rights (personal rights and laws), Lead & Take Part (your involvement in work and society), Life Choices (your right to choose and navigate life), Sex & Your Body (information, safer sex, consent) and Safety & Violence (your right to safety and healthy relationships). There are also in depth and insightful videos and stories from real women sharing their experiences in relation to all of these topics. Such a positive, empowering and supportive website and creation! Be sure to take the time to have a look through this website and all it offers <3

02.01.2022 HAPPY TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY! A huge part of what we do at SECCA is celebrate, advocate and support trans and gender diverse people and their support networks. We stand with trans and gender diverse individuals/communities today and every other day <3 #IStandWithTheTransCommunity #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility #TransFolkOfWA

01.01.2022 We're opening up our FREE Protective Behaviours and SECCA App workshops to those in education roles outside of schools! We are excited to offer a free SECCA Protective Behaviours workshop designed to train educators and professionals on how to use the SECCA App to teach protective behaviour messages. The SECCA App is an innovative, flexible learning resource that supports the teaching and understanding of sexuality and relationships education concepts. It's free, evidence-bas...ed and image-based with pre-programmed lesson plans that support the ABLEWA curriculum. The SECCA App was developed in collaboration with school staff and has been used in classrooms since its release in 2017. This workshop will: - Refresh participants of the fundamental messages of protective behaviours and traditional protective behaviours teaching resources - Reinforce the importance and purpose of teaching protective behaviours education - Teach you how to use the SECCA App - Assist staff to use the SECCA App for teaching protective behaviours education If you have any queries or would like more information please don’t hesitate to call 9420 7226 or email [email protected]. Workshop dates are below. All registrations can be made here: https://secca.org.au/Events Wednesday 19 February Wednesday 26 February Friday 13 March Friday 20 March Thursday 26 March Friday 3 April Tuesday 12 May Tuesday 19 May Tuesday 26 May

01.01.2022 Hope you're doing ok out there - remember you can find our updates to service on our website.