Teach Us Consent is set to unveil its First Nations-specific resources, a significant milestone in the organization’s Promoting Consent Initiative backed by the federal government. These resources cater to young individuals aged 16-25, aiming to empower them with knowledge on sex, consent, and relationships. The initiative aligns with the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 and was developed in collaboration with First Nations creators through 33 Creative, an Aboriginal-owned agency.
The campaign materials were strategically crafted to engage the target audience where they predominantly interact – online platforms. From TikTok videos and Instagram posts to online essays and podcast episodes, the resources offer a diverse range of content formats. The initiative features a group of young Indigenous spokespeople, including prominent figures like Outback Tom (Tom Forrest), Brooke Blurton, and Matty Mills, who will lead open discussions on consent, respectful relationships, media literacy, and sexual harm prevention.
Teach Us Consent has ensured the accessibility of these resources by translating key materials into six different languages and making them available through IndigiTube, an offline video consumption tool. Additionally, the organization plans to provide easy-to-read versions of various resources on its website to enhance inclusivity. The initiative’s resources have been meticulously curated by a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) comprising 15 diverse young individuals from across Australia.
Members of the YAG played a pivotal role in shaping the initiative, offering firsthand insights into preferred platforms, influential voices, and knowledge gaps among their peers. Their involvement extended beyond consultation, with active participation in defining content topics, editing scripts, writing articles, and even featuring in the materials themselves. Outback Tom, a Yorta Yorta man and key member of the YAG, emphasized the importance of these resources in fostering healthy conversations around relationships, sex, and consent.
Chanel Contos, the founder and chief executive of Teach Us Consent, highlighted the organization’s mission to prevent sexual violence, emphasizing the preventability of the majority of such incidents. The initiative seeks to engage young people and their role models in addressing this longstanding issue through a fresh and interactive approach. Ms. Contos underscored the significance of amplifying the voices of young individuals across the country and ensuring that resources cater to all, including First Nations people.
She acknowledged the disproportionate rates of gender-based violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stressed the importance of creating resources specifically for First Nations youth. The collaboration with 33 Creative, an Aboriginal-owned Creative Agency, was crucial in developing these essential resources tailored to address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities.
The Teach Us Consent initiative represents a critical step towards promoting healthy relationships, consent, and sexual violence prevention among young Australians. By leveraging the power of influential voices, diverse content formats, and targeted outreach strategies, the organization aims to instigate meaningful conversations and empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding their well-being and relationships.
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