EDUCATION & TRAINING

Presented at the Annual General Meeting 2021 - 2022, this video provides a summary of the work of the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. More importantly, it gives an insight into the experiences of the brave women who have walked through our doors over the past 12 months.

Presented at the Annual General Meeting 2020 - 2021, this video provides a snapshot of the work of the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. More importantly, it gives an insight into the experiences of the brave women who have walked through our doors over the past 12 months.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2020 Kellie Wilk our Counselling Manager joined Education and Engagement Coordinator Kerrin Bradfield in this informative discussion about sexuality and consent education. Each week in October 2020 the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence hosted a live Speak Out Session to explore the many issues associated with sexual, domestic, and family violence in our community.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2020 Betty Taylor (Red Rose Foundation) joined our Director Di Macleod in this informative discussion about the dangers of nonlethal strangulation, and the influence of pornography in normalising this dangerous behaviour. Each week in October 2020 the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence hosted a live Speak Out Session to explore the many issues associated with sexual, domestic, and family violence in our community.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2020 Julie Sarkozi (Women's Legal Centre) joined our Director Di Macleod in this informative discussion about the role legislation can play in providing justice for victim/survivors and how consent and mistake of fact can be barriers to justice in Queensland. Each week in October 2020 the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence hosted a live Speak Out Session to explore the many issues associated with sexual, domestic, and family violence in our community.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month 2020 Dr Catherine Barrett (Celebrate Ageing & The Kindness Pandemic) joined our Education and Engagement Coordinator Kerrin Bradfield in this informative discussion about the sexual rights of older people. Each week in October 2020 the Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence hosted a live Speak Out Session to explore the many issues associated with sexual, domestic, and family violence in our community.

Multicultural Families Organisation has created the video My Body = My Consent to support women from diverse backgrounds in recognising sexual violence in their lives. This video was produced in consultation with Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence, highlighting the many forms of sexual violence from intimate partner sexual violence, street harassment, and workplace sexual harassment. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence there is support available. Call 1800RESPECT (1800737732) to find out more.

Using the amazing slides from 'The Survivors Trust' we put this video together for our clients. If you are a survivor of sexual violence, wearing a mask can be triggering and uncomfortable experience. This video provides a range of useful ideas and strategies that could help you feel more comfortable and safe. If you are struggling, reach out to a Centre Against Sexual Violence and make an appointment to talk through the impacts you are dealing with.