Respectful Relationships

Whittlesea Secondary College is part of the state-wide rollout of the Victorian Government’s Respectful Relationships program which challenges family violence and gender inequity. 

Whittlesea Secondary College says NO to domestic violence.

Whittlesea Secondary College says NO to any violence. 

Our school community promotes equality for ALL, no matter what gender, sexuality, identity, religion, or creed. 

At Whittlesea Secondary College we help to build learning networks and relationships between other Respectful Relationships schools and support the implementation of a whole-school approach to Respectful Relationships.

DET Respectful Relationships Link

The evidence for Respectful Relationships:

More than one in three Australian women aged over 18 has experienced violence since the age of 15 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012). A 2013 VicHealth study found that of Australian young people aged 16-24:

• Almost a quarter of believe that partner violence can be excused if the person is so angry they lose control
• Only half knew where to get help if they were faced with a problem about violence against women (VicHealth, 2013)

The evidence supporting Respectful Relationships is overwhelming and comes from respected institutions such as the World Health Organisation and The Royal Commission into Family Violence. Helping children develop an understanding of healthy relationships and respect is key to preventing family violence in the future.