A skills-based schools’ program to improve students’ understanding of healthy relationships, gender equality, managing emotions and communication skills.
We have been delivering our innovative healthy relationships and mental wellbeing program to schools across Victoria since 2014. Formerly called 'I like, like you’, this 4-session Respect and Connect program provides a supported environment for students to undertake interactive, skills-based activities that help to:
- build social and emotional learning which is a foundation for preventing family violence and enhancing mental wellbeing
- increase awareness of healthy relationships
- promote gender equality
- improve communication skills and self-awareness.
We continually evaluate and strengthen the evidence base of the program and adapt it to the emerging needs of students and schools. Sessions are delivered by qualified facilitators who hold Working with Children Checks and are experienced in working with young people and responding to their wellbeing needs.
Program content aligns with the Victorian Government Department of Education and Training’s Respectful Relationships Curriculum; and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority’s (ACARA) Personal and Social Capability, and Mental Health and Wellbeing, curriculum.