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Chanel Contos was just 21 years old when she launched an online petition that sparked a movement and propelled her into the global spotlight. Teach Us Consent triggered a national conversation and led to mandatory consent education in all Australian schools. In this episode, Contos joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the personal price of radical change, and the power that can come with being “too disruptive”. Liked this episode? Follow Too Much to hear more Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Image credit: Maria Boyadgis for UNSW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consent, respect, and healthy relationships—how can parents prepare their children for these crucial aspects of life? Chanel Contos, founder of the Teach Us Consent movement, joins Justin to discuss the challenges of addressing normalised sexual violence, the role parents play in creating open dialogues, and the crucial inclusion of boys in these conversations. In this episode: Talk About Consent | consent.gov.au Normalised sexual violence Pornography Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire by Chanel Contos Educating parents & teachers Age-appropriate conversations Respect, boundaries & removing shame Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 13YARN Australia | For First Nation Australians - 13 92 76 Related Links: Sex, Consent & Staying Safe [Webinar] #217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much do you know about consent? It's probably not as much as you think.LINEA PROMO CODE:Reshape your teeth and rediscover your confidence with Linea. Right now, listeners of Ghosts of Boyfriends Past can get $100 off their Linea treatment.Take the quiz on linea's website (lineaofficial.com.au/aligners/quiz/) and use the promo code "GHOSTIES" in the "influencer" drop box and enjoy $100 off any Linea treatment.Tinder, the dating app that revolutionised how people meet, has launched its new Consent Course in Australia, developed in collaboration with Chanel Contos, founder of Teach Us Consent and NGO partner, WESNET. We chat to Chanel about the course and about consent in the modern dating world.ABOUT CHANEL CONTOSChanel Contos is the founder and CEO of Teach Us Consent, a campaign that was responsible for mandating consent education in Australia. Teach Us Consent continues to advocate for and provide holistic consent education. Chanel has worked closely with politicians from across the politician spectrum, including Prime Ministers, to achieve significant reforms in Australia. She obtained a First in her Masters in Gender, Education and International Development, and her work to prevent normalised sexual violence has been celebrated and recognised internationally. She consults for Match Group (including Tinder) in violence protection and safety.Links mentioned:https://au.schoolofswipe.com/consent-coursehttps://www.amazon.com/Consent-Laid-Bare-Entitlement-Distortion-ebook/dp/B0C7BYNGQ8https://www.teachusconsent.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Relationship expert Chanel Contos has busted one of the most common online dating myths she says is plaguing modern relationships, after three years of championing its importance. “We need to break the myth that talking about consent is awkward,” she says. Her comments come as Tinder is set to launch eight new terms in an upgrade to its online Dating Dictionary. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, Activists geared up for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as a pair of major weeklong climate events were getting underway in New York City. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg near a Staten Island high school — not even 30 minutes after two teens were separately busted with guns in another school across the city. And in Kentucky, a judge in a rural county was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers, and the local sheriff was charged with murder in the killing, police said.
With an advocate like Chanel Contos onboard, will learning about consent on Tinder actually work? The dating app has launched a new Consent Course, created in partnership with sexual consent activist and founder of Teach Us Consent Chanel Contos, and women's domestic violence service WESNET. The course is only available on Tinder's School of Swipe website - not via the app - though it will be promoted to users there from next week. But what is the point? Do the people using these platforms need this? Will it actually do anything to help reduce sexual assault, or is this a dating app doing a PR exercise while the spotlight is on them from community and government to do more? Bension Siebert and Helen Smith join to discuss the motivation and possible results, and speak to Chanel Contos on why she chose to be involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is not compulsory listening, but then again, it kind of is. We're back to have another imperfect conversation about men, violence and consent, because we're still imperfect and we believe reflecting on behaviour is key to changing it. We don't have all the answers, but in collaboration with Teach Us Consent and future OAM Chanel Contos, we've come up with some new Vulnerabilitea House questions to help anyone get vulnerable and think deeply about these issues. In all honesty, we're pretty nervous about answering them, but reflecting and getting vulnerable with ourselves and others is how we do better and become the people we want to be. You can find the questions on our instagram: https://bit.ly/4dnfjvO Vulnerability is the willingness to be seen as our authentic selves, even when we don't know how others will respond. To be vulnerable is to take an emotional risk and while it does promote connection, it can also cause distress and should never be forced. So take care of yourself and others while answering these questions. Always vulnerable responsibly. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/4fx8lWP
Last season we met Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent and we were completely blown away by her courage and the work she's taking on. So much so, that within minutes of Hugh opening and reading Chanel's book, “Consent Laid Bare”, he had nominated her for Australian of The Year. In this snippet from the full episode, Hugh, Ryan, Josh and Chanel discuss the normalised and systemic nature of sexual violence against women and the pervasive issue of rape culture; including what it is and how we can all take steps to dismantle it. To learn more about Chanel, her work and the Teach Us Consent campaign, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QVhlK0
Chanel Contos, who is a household name in Australia and beyond by now, is continuing campaigning tirelessly towards eradicating sexual violence and promoting sex and gender equality. - Η Chanel Contos (Σελήνη Κόντου), η οποία είναι πλέον γνωστό όνομα στην Αυστραλία και όχι μόνο, συνεχίζει ακούραστα την εκστρατεία για την εξάλειψη της σεξουαλικής βίας και την προώθηση της ισότητας των φύλων.
How do we build from shared experiences to address past injustices and create national change for future generations? In this episode, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare Chanel Contos explores her work, its effect on the Australian curriculum, and the human impact of her work. Please be aware that the conversation contains stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and rape. The timestamps for these topics are marked in the transcript available on the Resources page of the Cumberland Lodge website here: emerging-leaders-chanel-contos-building-on-shared-experiences The views expressed in these podcasts are those of the speakers and not necessarily reflect those of Cumberland Lodge.
Humanity is currently facing a crisis. Women are falling victim to physical, sexual & emotional abuse at the hands of men & the statistics tell a sad story of a culture gone wrong.I spent the morning having a long form conversation with 2 of my best mates. We are certainly not experts, we don't have all the answers but we wanted to start a conversation & create dialogue to develop our understanding, to be accountable for what needs to change & to lead the way for other men to do the same. We understand that the we can only try to empathise with women, but we can't speak to their personal experiences as young men & because of that, we invite anyone listening to the episode or watching along to contribute to the conversation with feedback or their own perspective. Cultural change requires a collective effort.In this conversation, we discuss:- What does it mean to be a good man?- How we can take responsibility to create safer environments for women to live without looking over their shoulder or feeling uncomfortable in environments like the workplace, school & bars/clubs?- Redefining sexual abuse & giving clarity to what society has previously defined as a ‘grey area'.- Sharing the female perspectives of women we know & the work advocates like Chanel Contos are doing to help women call out in-appropriate behaviour & help men understand it. - The problematic narratives in media that creat further division instead of unity for positive change. & much more. You can connect with us on socials @bradleyjdryburgh @phoony103 @joeysoho_Big Love,Brad xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a world where female sexuality has been hijacked by forces such as porn, patriarchy, and male entitlement – how can we make sexual consent a priority for everyone? Whether it's on campus, at the workplace or in their homes, Australians are shocked week after week at the violence visited upon women who are simply living their lives. In 2023, the Universities Accord review found that sexual assault and harassment on university campuses doesn't just affect the wellbeing of students and staff, it can hold survivors back from success. As a result, campus safety has been deemed a top priority for universities, so what steps are those in positions of power taking to ensure the safety of women within university spaces and beyond? Hear author and activist Chanel Contos, UNSW student activist and gendered violence researcher Angela Griffin, First Nations lead of the First National LGBT+ Sistergirls and Brotherboys experiences with sexual violence survey Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat, and Chair of national violence prevention foundation Our Watch, Moo Baulch, as they explore how we can utilise holistic approaches to community care when it comes to gendered violence. UNSW is committed to creating a safe environment for all. To learn more head here. Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and supported by Adelaide Writers' Week, The Wheeler Centre and the Sydney Opera House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chanel Contos has led a powerful movement to include consent education in the national curriculum, and was recently appointed by Julia Gillard to chair the Global Institute for Women's Leadership's Youth Advisory Committee. Her debut book, Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire, is a battle cry from a generation no longer prepared to stay silent. In it, Contos explores the political, legislative and cultural changes required to combat Australia's culture of misogyny and normalisation of sexual violence, and outlines steps to achieve true gender equality. Consent Laid Bare advocates for intimacy, consent and enjoyment to be centred in all sexual relationships. At this exclusive Melbourne event hosted by Madison Griffiths, Contos discussed the vital role of consent amidst a culture influenced by porn, the patriarchy and male entitlement.The event recorded on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at The Wheeler Centre. It was presented in partnership with the Victorian Women's Trust. The official bookseller was Readings.Featured music is 'Different Days' by Chill Cole. Content note: This event includes references to sexual abuse and assault. If you need support relating to these topics, you can learn more and seek advice via the below resources. Lifeline: 13 11 14Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36Headspace: 1800 650 890Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus episode of The Imperfects, Hugh, Ryan and Josh have an imperfect conversation about mens violence against women. To say it's a massive problem in Australia is an understatement. Violence and aggression can take many forms that span from small micro-aggressions all the way through to rape and murder. It effects ALL women, with the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community, at the greatest risk. We don't have the answers to solve it. But we don't want to remain silent. Through this conversation and many more we'll have on the podcast, it's our hope that more men start to have the conversation as well. You can follow Penny Moodie's advocacy on instagram here, https://bit.ly/3JIBf81. To listen to our previous episode on consent with Chanel Contos follow this link: https://link.chtbl.com/mhDPOcpH Or to purchase Chanel's book, Consent Laid Bare, follow this link: https://bit.ly/49BNDRC To listen to our previous conversation about men's violence with Tarang Chawla follow this link: https://link.chtbl.com/9ps_S1kW To learn more about this problem or we recommend Our Watch https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV & White Ribbon https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs If you are a man concerned about your behaviour please contact No To Violence: https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5 If you feel like you are in immediate danger please call 000. If you need someone to talk to we recommend the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line 1800 RESPECT on 1800 732 732.Or, you can call SafeSteps, Victoria's 24/7 family violence crisis service, on 1800 015 188, or visit this link: https://bit.ly/4b1SlsQ. They can provide financial and material aid, pet safety support and court advocacy, as well as support to people with a disability. Or, for further support, contact The Orange Door, who can link you with family violence and parental support services: https://bit.ly/3Q8efTb If you need support now, use Ask Izzy: a free website and service that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support & counselling: https://bit.ly/3xAVnG4 The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you're struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Julia sits down with activist, sexual consent champion and a voice for her generation, Chanel Contos. Chanel was a catalyst for transforming how consent education works in Australia. In 2021, aged just 22, she sparked a national media storm when she exposed the alarming level of sexual assault in Sydney private schools. From here, the “Teach Us Consent” Campaign was born – an online petition asking for sexual consent education in Australian schools, which quickly gained more than 44,000 signatures supported by over 6,500 testimonies of sexual assault. And less just a year later in 2022, this ground-breaking campaign resulted in fundamental changes to the Australian curriculum when holistic and age-appropriate consent education was introduced in every school, across every age group.Chanel takes us through this whirlwind journey – from that first day back in 2021, up until today, and reflects on everything she's been up to along the way. From publishing her first book, Consent Laid Bare, to her work with young changemakers as the Chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership's Youth Committee. She and Julia talk activist burnout, how to engage everyone (especially young men and boys) in the conversation around consent, their optimism for the future and why it's so important to be ruthless with systems and kind with people if we want to achieve lasting cultural change.CW: This episode covers themes of consent and sexual violence, and parts of this conversation may be distressing for some listeners. If this brings up anything for you, help is available by contacting the 24-hour national counselling service 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Katrina Strickland | In 2021, Chanel Contos asked young Australian women about their sexual experiences – the responses were horrifying and the demand for change indisputable. She discusses her findings and her book with Katrina Strickland. Event details: Mon 04 Mar, 9:30am
Consent. It's seems simple, like it is already a known standard protocol of decent human behaviour, but here we are, in 2024 with statistics like these - More than half of Australian women in their twenties have experienced sexual violence, 97% of girls and women in Australia have experienced street harassment, 1 in 5 women in Australia have been raped, with only 5% of women reporting sexual assault and only 1.7 % of sexual assault cases resulting in a conviction. These statistics are only a few that are outlined in Chanel Contos' book ‘Consent Laid Bare'. Chanel, a young women that one night was sitting around with her girlfriends sharing the tragic tales of hook ups gone bad, only to realise it was scarily common and if her and her friends were masking sexual assault traumas that had occurred under the guise of being the socially acceptable ‘norm', just how many more women are there? So at the age of 22, she took to Instagram to respectfully poll the question of what was other girls and women's experiences, only to have such a response that her social media account exploded. From there, Chanel and her friends did a crowd fund and raised $90,000, which then help build a website and set up the petition teachusconsent.com. Chanel encouraged girls and women to leave their stories of sexual assault by naming only the perpetrators age and school. Nearly 3 years on and 7,000 testimonies, every previously hidden story has helped create data to push for change, which is exactly what is happening. Chanel and Teachusconsent.com has reformed education in schools, with consent education now being mandatory in all Australian schools from kindergarten to year 10. They have lead the charge with now making stealthing (where a male removes his condom without consent during intercourse) illegal, and received funding to create consent education material in collaboration with not-for-profit, Our Watch. So the question lies, how does one woman manage to make such change? How do you cope when the world turns to you for guidance on what is one of the most weighing and distressing topics? And what does Chanel think is the seed for true societal change for today, as well as the generations to come? Rebecca Bull – Creator / Executive Producer / Co-Host Zoe Weir – Co-Creator / Co – Host Sophie Jackson – Producer Social Media – Naughty Nancy Social Media Agency Website / Brand Design – Foster Creative Video Editor – Luke MorganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode goes into sexual assault and harrasment. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by calling 1800 RESPECT This Nightmare Fuel offers a great insight into how F*CKED the hospitality industry really is. Motorboating a waitress in the pokie room? SERIOUSLY? LINKS Listen to Abbie's chat with Chanel Contos https://bit.ly/3VeERph Email your own voice memos for your Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com DM us a voice note of your thoughts on this episode to @itsalotpod on IG Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Access Transcripts here CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Executive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaCo-Creative Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chanel Contos is the author of Consent Laid Bare, her activism resulted in the government mandating age-appropriate consent education in all Australian schools. You can learn more about what Chanel does by visiting www.teachusconsent.com or on Instagram @teachusconsent or @chanelc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Access EXCLUSIVE & AD FREE EPISODES here: apple.co/iamTrigger warning ⚠️ This episode discusses the topic of sexual assault and rape. Listener discretion is advised. Chanel Contos joins the podcast to discuss consent and sexual education. For more from Chanel, follow her on IG @chanelc and learn more at teachusconsent.comJoin our FB groupchat I AM Podcast group chatBe part of the inner circle on Sunroom @kylielatelyFollow me on IG @kylielately & TikTok @kylielatelyFor 20% off my courses The Blueprint & Surviving Separation use the code IAM over at thefrae.com and check out my new website kylielately.com where you can sign up to receive texts from me! For more from the I am. with Kylie Lately podcast - more personal reflections, more conversations with guests, & more juicy self-development inspiration, you can join our members only platform here... https://plus.acast.com/s/the-kylie-camps-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Valentine's Day for most usually means overpriced chocolates, flowers, presents (and maybe even sex). But Chanel Contos says it's also a particularly good time to talk about consent, and how to keep it front and centre in our intimate relationships. The pressure surrounding Valentine's Day can be overwhelming, with partners seeking consent often forgotten about or assumed. Is there a larger conversation needed about how we view and educate others about consent as a society? In this episode of The Briefing, Bension Siebert speaks with Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent to learn more about consent and her partnership with the condom brand, Lifestyle, to help share the message of consent this Valentine's Day. If you need support, contact the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or check out their website for resources. To find out more about Teach Us Consent: Website Instagram To find out more about their partnership with LifeStyles: Website (Let's Talk Consent) Instagram Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CW: Discussion of sexual assaultIt's been described as the game-changing book about sex and consent that every woman - and man - should read.In 2021, Chanel Contos posted on Instagram asking people to share their stories of sexual assault during their schooling years. This post unexpectedly went viral, and almost 7000 people sent in testimonies describing behaviour that constitutes rape. Virtually none of these instances were reported, and almost all of them were by people they knew.How and why is this happening in an era of growing equality? In her new book, Chanel argues that when it comes to sex, we are still working with an outdated social contract that privileges men's pleasure at the expense of women's humanity.In this important episode if Booksmart, Hannah Diviney sat down with Chanel to discuss her journey and what it was like writing and publishing Consent Laid Bare.
Videos of emotional protesters outside a private all-boys school in Sydney have gone viral, with some former students of Newington College opposing the school welcoming female enrolment. The topic of single-sex schooling is familiar to Chanel Contos – a consent advocate who has for years accused private boys schools of fostering a dangerous and toxic culture. Today, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare, Chanel Contos, on the argument against all-boys schools and the structures of power and privilege they uphold. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare, Chanel Contos
Chanel Contos is the founder of Teach Us Consent - an organisation which has campaigned for providing holistic consent and sexuality education since February 2021. Following their petition, which gained more than 44 thousand signatures of support, Ministers of Education from around Australia in February 2022 unanimously committed to mandating holistic and age appropriate consent education in every school from foundation until year 10.. which came into effect at the beginning of 2023. SBS Audio's Catriona Stirrat spoke to Chanel about how she feels the first year of the curriculum implementation has been received by students, teachers, parents and the wider community
Breaking new ground and trailblazing can be a turn on. It clearly is for Jane Kanizay, Mountaineer, Mother of 4, and passionate consent campaigner. As she shares in this episode, obstacles and mountains can be overcome! She reveals what it's like to stretch your comfort zone when climbing to crazy heights, and redefines what it is to feel cool with her can-do attitude and commitment. Tune in to hear her talk about: Why she decided to climb Mount Everest How long it took to prepare for the climb What training and preparations she went through What motivated her Her experience with cold whilst climbing The camps and extremes you go through to summit Mt Everest Going beyond the self-imposed limitations we put on our bodies The one thing that they didn't talk about with their sherpa guides Consent, Chanel Contos, and the campaign, Teach Us Consent The little changes we can make to ensure we don't perpetuate patriachal systems that create gendered differences in our kids Consent education in schools Boundaries How to respond to unwanted touch, or inappropriate comments The difference we can make when we speak up and call it out why she is always using self reflection Jane refers to the book: Consent Laid Bare by Chanel Contos The following websites: https://www.teachusconsent.com/ https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ https://shesacrowd.com/ https://www.thesurvivorhub.org.au/ Podcasts: This one - other episodes of TURNED ON: Wild, free & sexy in your midlife Mama Mia Listenable - with Dylan Allcott - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/listenable/id1500522289 Follow Jane on Instagram at @jane_kaniz Or follow @teachusconsent @thesurvivorhub You can listen to more about Jane's expedition on the following podcasts: UnEwsual https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unewsual-by-bromley-lynch/id1611987747?i=1000622286565 You can see some footage of Jane's expedition to the summit of Mt Everest on her instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cd9R55Bho8d/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/tv/CePf7X4hJ2J/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzGwKTyvqpi/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ== Watch Gabby Kanizay's TEDx Currumbin talk https://youtu.be/E5kq9bDo1Y4?si=irGsovdeTcRwzL9E
Dear Men,Please listen to this episode about consent and rape culture. Hugh, Ryan & Josh xOn the face of it, this Academy of Imperfection with Chanel Contos may seem like a heavy episode. An episode about consent, rape culture and sexual violence might not seem like an episode that concerns you. That may be true, but if the #MeToo movement taught us anything, it's that you probably know someone who's either been raped or sexually assaulted in some way. We have a lot to learn about consent, and we owe it to the women in our lives to listen to Chanel Contos.To learn more about Chanel, her work and the Teach Us Consent campaign, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QVhlK0 To purchase Chanel's book, 'Consent Laid Bare', follow this link: https://bit.ly/40Z0XghRecommended TV series, Sex Education and Heart Break High can be viewed on Netflix. To view a version of the 'rape culture pyramid', follow this link: https://bit.ly/49XPFgh If you have experienced, or are at risk of sexual violence, sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call the 24 hour national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you are feeling unsafe, always call the police on 000.The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you're struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this episode, I'm joined by NSW young woman of the year, activist and a voice for her generation Chanel Contos. Chanel is leading the charge for cultural change around consent through education and conversations like this one, and not just change for teenage girls, change for women and men of all ages. So I've asked her to help answer my BIG question: Is Consent just about saying yes or not to having sex? In this episode we talk about the complexities of consent and how can we strive towards a world where mutual pleasure is the norm, communication is the standard practice, and that through prevention sexual assault no longer occurs. If you feel inspired by this chat with Chanel and you want to stay up to date with all of her amazing projects including her book Consent Laid Bare you can check out her instagram here Content Warning: This is an adult conversation. It does cover sex and sexual violence. And if this brings up anything for you, help is available by contacting 1 800 RESPECT for a safe place to talk day and night. The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. Show Credits:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? We'd love to hear your guest idea hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My guest today was the catalyst for fundamentally changing how consent education works in Australia.In 2021 Chanel posted on Instagram:“Have you or a close friend been sexually assaulted by someone who went to an all-boys school in Sydney?”Within 24 hours, 204 People had responded “yes” to the question, and then she had her first ever live TV interview 72 hours later.Over that weekend her friend started a website for Chanel, where she collected 6000 testimonies during the first three weeks.She started a petition demanding consent classes and 45,000 signatures later and exactly a year from the date she first posted on Instagram – after a lot of meetings and phone calls – the nine education ministers in Australia unanimously agreed and then publicly announced that they would mandate consent education.Chanel Contos is a force of nature.A fierce advocate for consent education and the brilliant brain behind the Teach Us Consent campaign.She's been instrumental in raising awareness about sexual assault and consent in Australia.Today we discuss the challenges of navigating relationships in the dating app era and explore the disturbing influence of pornography on our understanding of consent.Chanel highlights the need to extend empathy beyond our immediate circles, teaching both young men and women how they can prioritize their own desires – but most importantly, saying no when it matters most.Chanel has some valuable lessons to impart – not just about preventing sexual violence but also around creating a culture of respect and understanding.She strongly believes that showing young men that healthy, consensual relationships are something they should aspire to can ultimately help change the world.Her book, “Consent Laid Bare” is absolutely stunning.It's out right now.Thanks to our sponsor Canstar - find out more about the Canstar app at https://onelink.to/canstar-btyTickets to upcoming Melbourne live shows available here: https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-outdoor-stage/osher-gunsberg-better-than-yesterday/Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Instagram handle, just for this podcast - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we discuss sexual assault and rape. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 What would you do if the guy you're about to root invites you over only to find that he's laid out a bid in the middle of a room FULL OF HIS FRIENDS. WTF? Chanel and Abbie don't hold back. LINKS Buy Chanel's book 'Consent Laid Bare' https://bit.ly/3QiDHof Email your own voice memos for Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Access this episode's transcript here CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Chanel Contos @chanelcExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaCo-Creative Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week we reported the news that a young woman was killed at a Sydney school. It comes as a new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows nearly one-third of Australian teenagers aged 18-19 have experienced intimate partner violence. In today's deep dive, Zara talks to Chanel Contos about what needs to change to end gendered violence, ahead of her Press Club address in Canberra later today.CreditsGuest: Chanel Contos, Founder of Teach Us Consent & Chair of The Global Institute for Women's Leadership's Youth Advisory CommitteeHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we discuss sexual assault and rape. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14 Consent Queen Chanel Contos has a mission which we're all here for: Ending rape culture. Why are boy mums central to this discussion? Is Chanel anti-porn? And, what are the four types of rapists? LINKS Buy Chanel's book 'Consent Laid Bare' https://bit.ly/3QiDHof Check out Abbie's chat with Dominatrix Lucilla https://bit.ly/3tPyOLX Read Chanel's recco 'Three Women' https://bit.ly/3FAV6Uj Email your own voice memos for Nightmare Fuel to hello@itsalotpodcast.com Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Access this episode's transcript here CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Chanel Contos @chanelcExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaCo-Creative Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chanel Contos joins us on ChangeMakers to discuss her new book Consent Laid Bare and the challenge of how to end rape culture. She shares the journey she took to helping Australia learn about the culture of rape and sexual assault that continues to exist amongst teenagers and how we might go about ending it. Today we talk about the problem and strategies to bring down the pillars that hold up a collective culture than decriminatlises rape. To get a copy of Chanel's book - Consent Laid Bare - you can find out more here.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.orgOn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/On Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chanel Contos joins us on ChangeMakers to discuss her new book Consent Laid Bare and the challenge of how to end rape culture. She shares the journey she took to helping Australia learn about the culture of rape and sexual assault that continues to exist amongst teenagers and how we might go about ending it. Today we talk about the problem and strategies to bring down the pillars that hold up a collective culture than decriminatlises rape. To get a copy of Chanel's book - Consent Laid Bare - you can find out more here.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.orgOn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/On Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She's the activist who helped make consent education mandatory in the Australian curriculum and now Chanel Contos has written her first book Consent Laid Bare. In this episode, Chanel chats to us about some of the ways rape culture is reinforced in Australia and what needs to change.
She's the activist who helped make consent education mandatory in the Australian curriculum and now Chanel Contos has written her first book Consent Laid Bare. In this episode, Chanel chats to us about some of the ways rape culture is reinforced in Australia and what needs to change.
She's the activist who helped make consent education mandatory in the Australian curriculum and now Chanel Contos has written her first book Consent Laid Bare. In this episode, Chanel chats to us about some of the ways rape culture is reinforced in Australia and what needs to change.
Activist and author Chanel Contos on releasing debut book on sexual consent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today is one of those powerful conversations that's community driven. It encompasses the theme of this show as our guest's movement for big change all started with a conversation. Kath sits down with Chanel Contos to chat about ending rape culture to help women, men and queer people end the cycle of assault from both sides. Chanel is an activist, educator, young Australian of the year nominee and now author of her new book “Consent Laid Bare” - a book that challenges the lingering inequality that reinforces rape culture and asks boys and men to become advocates for sex centered around intimacy rather than fuelled by aggression. Back in 2021 Channel was speaking to her friends about their experiences of sexual assault during high school. This prompted channel to take to instagram and ask other women about their own stories of sexual assault. The response snowballed and soon after she had a movement backed by many and an online petition to make consent education mandatory in Australian schools. It attracted 45,000 signatures. T/W on this episode: Sexual violence.
We'd like to give a content warning for rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Take care of yourself when listening to this ep and moving through the world. And, if you ever need it, call the Lifeline hotline on 13 11 14. Chanel Contos became a household name in 2021 after beginning an Instagram poll asking for Australian girls and women's stories of sexual assault. After an outpouring of responses, Chanel began Teach Us Consent, a movement that urged the government to include sexual consent education in the curriculum. Since then, Chanel has created huge change in the country and won the Young People's Human Rights Medal. As of this week, Chanel is also an author. Her first book, Consent Laid Bare, explores sex, consent and the education we all should have had. You can buy Consent Laid Bare here (or from all good book retailers) and follow Chanel at @chanelc and @teachusconsent. Katie Zhou created our fab cover art and India Raine is our wonderful editor and composer of our jingle. Email us at cultureclubmail@gmail.com, find us on Instagram @cultureclubpod, or on our personal accounts @jasmineeskye and @yemagz. This is a DM Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode comes with a content warning. This conversation with Chanel Contos contains descriptions of sexual violence, assault and we talk about sexual acts. Parts of this conversation may be distressing for some listeners. The statistics Chanel shares are confronting which is why she has made it her mission to drive a conversation and impact policy change in this country about consent education. We can't talk about consent without talking about what consent is not. I'm really proud of this conversation and believe it's important to sit in the uncomfortable and the hard. But please be aware that discretion is advised before you choose to listen. And if this episode brings up anything for you please reach out to organisations like LifeLife on 13 11 14 Chanel Contos founded Teach Us Consent, a campaign that mandated consent education in Australia. In order to achieve this, she worked closely with politicians from across the political spectrum, including prime ministers. Chanel was the recipient of the Australian Human Rights Commission Young People's Medal in 2021, and in 2023 she was named NSW Young Woman of the Year for her persistent efforts towards eradicating rape culture. Chanel has also been presented with the prestigious Diana Award for her humanitarian work, and in 2022 she was listed as one of the BBC's 100 inspiring and influential women worldwide. Chanel has a Masters in Education, Gender and International Development from University College London and was recently appointed by Julia Gillard to chair the Global Institute for Women's Leadership's. She shares her message in her latest book ‘Consent Laid Bare' - riding the gap between policy makers and the experiences of young people. Calling for greater awareness, education and at its core - empathy - in sharing what is healthy intimacy. Consent is complex - particularly in a society where messages are mixed at best, toxic at worst. Chanel's book is a battle cry from a generation no longer prepared to stay silent. She is a powerhouse on a mission. This is an important conversation for those who care about youth and the generations to come. Youth Advisory Committee. www.teachusconsent.com Host: Ali Hill www.alison.hill.com.au Guest: Chanel Contos www.instagram.com/chanelc/ Editor: Jason Strozkiy https://www.strozkiymedia.com/ Talent Producer: Maddy Westrbrook https://thenoblegroup.com.au/
Chanel Contos shot to fame when she uncovered thousands of horror stories about sexual abuse and coercion in Sydney's elite private schools. Since then she's successfully pushed for consent education to become part of the school curriculum. In this episode of The Briefing, Tom Tilley speaks with Chanel about her new book Consent Laid Bare. Headlines: Labor's $10b housing fund after deal with the Greens Pressure mounting over the future of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Apple to ditch iPhone lightning power port and cable Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, we interview sexual consent activist Chanel Contos. Her new book Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire will hit the shelves on September 12. Be sure to pick up a copy!Speaking of consent, we are still talking about the infuriating case of Luis Rubiales and his non-consensual kiss with Jenni Hermoso after the FIFA Women's World Cup. He's been suspended by FIFA for 90 days, but is it enough?We are just six weeks away from the Voice in Parliament referendum, and Liberal Leader Peter Dutton showed exactly how low he's capable of going this week as campaigning ramps up. Nonetheless, Yes campaigners like Tanya Hosch continue to show their courage.We also talk about Laura Kane's new senior executive appointment in the AFL and new research into women's scepticism of AI.Stories discussed this week include:Peter Dutton is prepared to sink to unknown depths for a crumb of political swayTanya Hosch reveals leg amputation as she makes case for ‘Yes' voteWomen are more sceptical of AI than men, new research findsFirst female solo match officials to referee men's NRL gamesLaura Kane becomes first woman appointed in senior executive role in the AFL‘But she didn't push him away!' Hey Rubiales defenders, we're not doing this anymoreThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chanel Contos has sparked an international movement that has led to mandating consent education in every school across Australia. The 24-year-old founded Teach Us Consent, a petition for consent to be included in Australian schools' sex education. Chanel is on the BBC's list of 100 influential and inspiring women of 2022, and her book on consent will be coming out later this year. I was honored to have her on the show this month.
The conservatives and Labour party appear to be agreed on one issue on the political agenda – that is childcare. Both parties realise it will be a key battleground in the general election with polling suggesting it is of particular concern in some of the red wall seat which the conservatives need to hold onto if they are to stay in government. The UK's childcare system is one of the most expensive in the world and ranked one of the least effective according to a recent report by UNICEF. Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Nuala McGovern in the studio to discuss her party's plans for reform which she says will compare with Aneurin Bevan's creation of the National Health Service. What is the role of a best friend at a deathbed? ‘We All Want Impossible Things' a new novel by Catherine Newman is funny and rude as well as very sad and it's a celebration of all sorts of love. Ash's best friend is dying and her heart is breaking but life does go on, until it stops. Catherine Newman joins Nuala to explain what inspired the book When she was 19, Chanel Contos was playing a drinking game with friends. Someone asked ‘what's the kinkiest thing you like to do during sex? Her 17-year-old friend replied, ‘It's not really that kinky, but I guess choking.' Now 24, and listed as one of the BBC's 100 Women, Chanel wants to challenge the normalisation of sexual choking (and other acts such as spitting or slapping). She's joined on the programme by writer Rachel Thompson, author of Rough: How Violence Has Found Its Way Into the Bedroom and what We Can Do about it. They discuss why these acts are so prevalent, and whether women and girls are feeling pressured into them. Could the state pension age be raised again from 67 to 68 and what would it mean for women? We talk to the former pensions minister and conserative peer Baroness Ros Altmann. And we hear the latest about female nominations at the Oscars with film critic Karen Krizanovich. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Donald McDonald
A woman who is leading what is quickly becoming a worldwide campaign to stop sexual violence has told FRANCE 24 why she believes consent education in schools is the best way to drastically reduce the problem. Chanel Contos was sexually assaulted at just 13 years old and at the time didn't even realise that what happened to her was wrong. She says that sexual violence had become part of the local culture. Today, she is behind the "Teach Us consent" movement in Australia that has ensured sexual consent is taught in schools there. The movement also spurred the "Everyone's Invited" campaign in the UK and is now spreading elsewhere as well. She joined us for Perspective.
Today we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of BBC 100 Women - an initiative that highlights the work of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world. Australian activist Chanel Contos started a movement dubbed 'Teach Us Consent'. Thanks to her campaign, consent education will be mandatory in all Australian schools from kindergarten until year 10. It all started in 2021, when Chanel posted a story on Instagram, asking her followers if they or someone they knew had been sexually assaulted at school. Within 24 hours more than 200 people had replied “yes”. Now she is educating people about non-consensual condom removal, or stealthing, as well as campaigning to criminalise the act. Ghanaian writer Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah is the author of The Sex Lives of African Women, which has been described as “an astonishing report on the quest for sexual liberation”. She is the co-founder of Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women, a website, podcast and festival that publishes and creates content that tells stories of African women's experiences around sex, sexualities, and pleasure. Produced by Alice Gioia (Image: (L) Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, credit Charles Lawson. (R) Chanel Contos, credit Side-Note.)
The Australian curriculum is continuously contested and countless interest groups want to add new things in. So it's a big win for the ‘Teach Us Consent' campaign to have consent education added to the curriculum from 2023. In this episode, we speak to the founder of the campaign, Chanel Contos, who collected thousands of signatures and testimonials from school students who had experienced sexual harrassment or assault while at school. How has consent been taught at school and why is it so important to teach consent earlier and in a more comprehensive way. And what are students and young people calling for? We'll hear from university students who keenly remember their sex education classes, and former Dolly Doctor, Dr Melissa Kang, who has recently co-authored a book for children and parents called ‘Welcome to Consent'. *Trigger warning: This episode talks about sexual assault and sexual violence and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Domestic and sexual assault helpline: 1800respect.org.au Lifeline counselling support: lifeline.org.au Chantel Contos' online petition Teach Us Consent: teachusconsent.com Where to buy Welcome to Consent by Yumi Stynes and Melissa Kang: hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/welcome-to-consent-by-yumi-stynes/9781760507497 NSW Education Department Statement of Intent: education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/whole-school-approach/statement-of-intent-our-shared-commitment publiceducationfoundation.org.au/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost 2 million Australian adults have experienced sexual assault since the age of 15. Yet, with sexual assault figures so high, especially among women, consent is only now being included in school curriculums. C'mon. Let's be frank about consent. Rowdie is joined by Chanel Contos, founder of the online petition demanding consent education reform in Australian schools. Chanel empowers us to recognise when consent is necessary and how to ensure it happens, addressing the uncertainty of Grace from this week's DM submission. For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886. Support services:1800 RESPECT National helpline 1800 737 732Lifeline - 13 1114Mensline Australia - Men and Boys support For info on the consent laws in your state:ConsentSex and dating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At 19, Gabby Kanizay, became the youngest Australian to summit Mt Everest. Twenty-four hours later she become the youngest woman in the world to complete the Everest-Lhotse (8514m) double; the world's fourth-highest mountain, and her climbing partner? Her mum, Jane. As if that wasn't enough, Gabby also holds the record as the youngest woman in the world, at 16 years old, to climb the sixth highest peak, Cho Oyu, Tibet. Her passion for mountaineering began as a 15-year-old with her first trip to Nepal; a trek to Everest Base Camp with her Mum, Jane. Gabby has also enjoyed running and triathlons at home. She recently finished Year 12 VCE and is now travelling in Europe for a Gap Year. Her next plans are to climb the remaining eleven peaks (above 8000m), as she now has three under her belt.From a young age, Jane, 52, has always been into extreme sports skydiving, motorbike riding, trapeze, ultra-running and scuba diving, she now has a newfound love of mountaineering. She's extremely dedicated to her training regime for these climbs, while also being a mum of 4, to Sam, Gabby, Joe and Anna, and working as an educator and artist. She completed two 8000m summits alongside Gabby, Everest and Cho Oyu and enjoyed a well-earned sleep-in whilst Gabby headed up Lhotse! Jane is now rediscovering life as a single mum and climbed with the message of @teachusconsent; the holistic consent education campaign begun by Chanel Contos in 2020.Despite having altitude sickness, Jane still has the climbing bug, and might just join Gabby for another peak, as long as it's under 8000m. We hope you enjoy this chat with this incredible mother and daughter. If you have a mother/daughter story to share, please send us a DM on Instagram or email mothersanddaughterspod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the first of our new BroadTalk series on Australian Women Changemakers, Virginia talks to Chanel Contos, whose pioneering work started a movement around holistic consent and sexuality education.In 2021, aged just 22, Chanel Contos, kicked off a nationwide media storm when she exposed the alarming level of sexual assault and an undeniable prevalence of rape culture in elite private schools across Sydney, New South Wales. It all began with a simple question on social media: “have you or anyone close to you ever experienced sexual assault from someone who went to an all-boys school?”. Within hours thousands of testimonials from school girls poured in and soon tens of thousands of Australians signed her online petition demanding consent education reform in Australian schools. With lightning speed she set up the ‘Teach Us Consent' campaign and soon had a seat at the table with the Prime Minister and key policymakers. By early 2022 she'd pulled it off! Education Ministers around Australia unanimously committed to mandating holistic and age appropriate consent education in every school, across every age group. For Chanel it was a jubilant win, but like many radical social reforms, there is always a price to pay. And as we hear in this raw and intimate discussion, Chanel is still paying it.Chanel's story is the first in our ‘Changemaker' series, in which we highlight the extraordinary efforts of some stunning, audacious and gutsy Australian women. As guest curator of a new exhibition, ‘Australian Women Changemakers', which opened at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) in June 2022, BroadTalk host Virginia Haussegger has spent hundreds of hours pouring over feminist activism and advocacy, chasing that holy grail of insight about ‘what makes a changemaker?'. In the series we explore the courage, motivations and importantly the cost of being a changemaker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to your Tuesday Lifers. We have a really big important episode for you today, we're talking about consent! Chanel Contos is the woman behind the Teach Us Consent movement, which led to the curriculum in every state of Australia to include consent education - and it all started with an instagram poll. In this chat we talk about: -What is rape culture, and how it exists in Australia -What is pressurised sex -How our societal views of consent and sex have evolved and where we have to go -How Chanel has helped change consent education across the whole country Chanel is a powerhouse and a young woman who won't be stopping any time soon! You can check out her website here: https://www.teachusconsent.com/ And her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chanelc/?hl=en Trigger warning In this episode we speak a lot about sexual assault and rape. This episode may be triggering and/or tough to listen to. If it brings up any issues for you, there is always help available at 1800 RESPECT. It's perfectly okay if you choose to give today's episode a miss. If you loved the episode, especially if you know someone who could really benefit from hearing what Chanel has to say, please share it with them. Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your friend, tell your dog and share the love because we love love!! xx
Welcome to your Tuesday Lifers. We have a really big important episode for you today, we're talking about consent!Chanel Contos is the woman behind the Teach Us Consent movement, which led to the curriculum in every state of Australia to include consent education - and it all started with an instagram poll.In this chat we talk about:-What is rape culture, and how it exists in Australia-What is pressurised sex-How our societal views of consent and sex have evolved and where we have to go-How Chanel has helped change consent education across the whole countryChanel is a powerhouse and a young woman who won't be stopping any time soon! You can check out her website here:https://www.teachusconsent.com/And her instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/chanelc/?hl=enTrigger warningIn this episode we speak a lot about sexual assault and rape. This episode may be triggering and/or tough to listen to. If it brings up any issues for you, there is always help available at 1800 RESPECT. It's perfectly okay if you choose to give today's episode a miss.If you loved the episode, especially if you know someone who could really benefit from hearing what Chanel has to say, please share it with them.Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your friend, tell your dog and share the love because we love love!!xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy International Women's Day! Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsenthttps://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Happy International Women's Day!Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socials https://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsent https://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is Break The Bias, in which we imagine what a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination would look like, but do you know just how many bias' impact you on a daily basis? And what should you say when that guy inevitably gets in your face to ask, "Oh well, what about International Men's Day?!", how can you respond to that? The Quicky speaks to two smart and funny women who have and continue to battle against bias and gender stereotypes to find out how we can all work together to eliminate gender stereotypes and combat misogyny in our everyday lives. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Steph Tisdell - A proud Ydinji woman and one of Australia's best comedians Chanel Contos - Sexual consent activist and founder of Teach Us Consent Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading or listening to our content, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy International Women's Day Legends. In today's mini ep we chat about the IWD theme #BreakTheBias and also unpack why Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins have become the ‘acceptable' face of feminism in Australia. We delve into the incredible ‘Safety. Respect. Equity.' alliance - a campaign calling for policy reforms to better protect women and children in Australia. The alliance is spearheaded by Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, Julia Banks, Christine Holgate, Lucy Turnbull, Madison de Rozario, Michele O'Neil, Larissa Behrendt, Chanel Contos, Yasmin Poole, Wendy McCarthy and Georgie Dent. More information can be found here: https://www.safetyrespectequity.com.au We will be back in your ears on Thursday for a full episode - no points for guessing who it is… you asked and we are delivering. Speak to you then legends!
Happy International Women's Day!Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socials https://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsent https://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy International Women's Day! Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsenthttps://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy International Women's Day!Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socials https://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsent https://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy International Women's Day! Today's guest is a young woman who has made a huge impact. Last year Chanel Contos ran a survey on social media asking her friends how many friends had experienced some sort of sexual assault. And the results were shocking. She knew something needed to change.Over the last year she has advocated for schools to teach consent from a younger age, and make sure all students are better educated in this area. Just a day before launching this podcast the Australian Federal Government announced 8.51 Million dollars of funding to her project, Teach Us Consent. And now every school in Australia will be required to teach consent to students aged 11-16 thanks to Chanel's advocacy and tireless work!The impact Chanel has had and will continue to have is nothing short of amazing, she inspires me so much and I learnt a lot in this chat. I couldn't think of a better human to have on for IWD.Share this episode around as the messages inside need to be heard by all! Educate yourself and your friends for us to all improve and be Good Humans.Chanel's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/chanelchttps://www.instagram.com/teachusconsenthttps://www.teachusconsent.com/Wellbeing Network 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Education ministers have agreed to mandate holistic and age-appropriate consent education in every school in Australia from next year, following a year-long campaign spearheaded by consent activist Chanel Contos. The curriculum will incorporate many facets of sexual education, ranging from power imbalances and coercion to gendered stereotypes, examining how each of these play a role in shaping sexual experiences. As it currently stands, the new curriculum is expected to roll out in 2023 across every school in the country. It's a huge win for Chanel, who joins us to talk about her 12-month journey to change Australia's consent laws Todays Headlines Putin puts Russia's nuclear capabilities on notice Peace talks to begin on Belarus border today Brisbane on flood alert as rain bomb heads to northern NSW Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trying to work and study during a generation-defining pandemic hasn't been easy. Students have been juggling lockdowns, missing milestones and just trying to figure themselves out. Teachers have been struggling with huge workloads and burnout. Now into our third year of COVID, a rising number of young people want out. The government says a decade old plan to resettle refugees in New Zealand is close to being finalised. Plus, a year ago Chanel Contos was leading a national campaign for mandatory consent education in Australian schools. Now Education Ministers across the country have unanimously committed to implementing it in every school. Live guests: Caroline Hill, scholarship program manager at the Harding Miller Foundation Nick McKim, immigration spokesperson for The Greens Chanel Contos, activist
Our summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars in 2021. This episode we talk to sexual assault activist Chanel Contos, whose petition calling for earlier sex education in schools prompted hundreds of testimonies from former Sydney schoolgirls about sexual assault.This episode was recorded live on 11 August 2021 and things may have changed since recording.Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Chanel Contos The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
The issues of sexism and sexual violence against women were brought to a head in Australia this year, thanks in part to the actions of three women in their twenties; Grace Tame Brittany Higgins and Chanel Contos. So how far have we come as a result of these events, and others, and has anything changed for women as a result?
How do you take an entire year and extract from it the people who mattered the most to the country: who did something extraordinary that improved the lives of others; who gave us hope, joy and faith in humanity; who made us laugh, cry, and feel collectively better about ourselves; or who did something so out of left field that it floored us all? Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland and senior writer Konrad Marshall discuss the highs and lows of coming up with this year's Who Mattered list - and some of the outcomes. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.
For as long as women have sought autonomy over their bodies, those in positions of power have dismissed them as hormonal, hysterical, irrational and crazy. But now that dialogues around consent have infiltrated our newsfeeds, our classrooms, our workplaces and even the corridors of Parliament, we may have reached a tipping point. To create real social change, it's important we demystify the challenges around seeking consent and determining our personal boundaries and believe it or not, that doesn't have to be awkward... Hear activist Chanel Contos, author and broadcaster Yumi Stynes and journalist Avani Dias in a conversation that is curious and unapologetic as we learn how to navigate the yes, no and everything in between. Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture as part of Social Sciences Week 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With women's safety back in the spotlight, there's growing pressure on the Federal Government to do more to protect women and girls. Plus, as the states stoush over vaccine allocation, Scott Morrison's secretive trip to Sydney to visit for Father's Day has drawn ire.
Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language and is centred-around rape and sexual violence. If this content is distressing for you, find attached links to appropriate services below. Hiiiii Peaches!Welcome back to episode 3! We are so excited to have Chanel Contos on this weeks episode. Chanel is taking social media by storm with her recent “teach us consent petition” that is advocating for holistic sexuality education earlier in the school curriculum. She set up the Teach Us Consent website, which houses more than 6200 testimonies of sexual assault, ranging from groping to traumatic instances of rape, and her petition has had more than 41,000 signatures. She is also currently living in London, completing her Masters in gender and education at the University College of London. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with her on this week's episode of Preach the Peach. We felt so connected to her, not only for the revolutionary work she is doing but also because she is also just a 23/24 year old girl trying to make an impact. We are so excited to share this conversation with you all, its a pretty fucking cool one.As always, if you loved tuning in, make sure to send this episode to your friends! Follow us on insta @peachpack to continue the convo!1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732 Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.
This episode is an interview with Chanel Contos, the former Australian private school student who is pioneering a national movement about sexual consent that is stirring explosive discussions worldwide. Chanel is an inspiring Modern Woman who is using her heroic voice to forge a once in a generation curriculum review that will shape our culture for the better. Together we discuss how this rape culture began, the way in which we all perpetuate it and the sort of narrative shift that is required to put an end to it. You can keep up to date with the change that Chanel is advocating for by following her on Instagram @chanelc as well as @teachusconsent and teachusconsent.com. If you are located in NSW and have been the victim of sexual assault and want to report your complaint to the police, here is a link to fill out a SARO for Operation Vest: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/crime/sex_crimes/adult_sexual_assault/sexual_assault_categories/sexual_assault_reporting_option If you have an episode idea, DM me on Instagram @single_at_thirty or join the Single at Thirty closed Facebook group to become part of the community where together with other like-minded Modern Women we publicly air the uncomfortable and the unspoken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increases in the number of police reports into sexual violence jumped dramatically in March, a surge attributed to discussion around consent driven by young women like Chanel Contos and Brittany Higgins. If you, or someone you know has been affected by Sexual assault, Domestic violence, please call 1800 respect. Reporting by Sahar (Yumna) Foladi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we deep dive into the navigating the world of sexual consent. We discuss how effective communication skills positively impact pleasurable experiences and what that means both emotionally and legally for young people. We discuss with Sue our expert educator how consent applies to real world experiences and how it can have devastating outcomes if not clearly understood and defined. This is an episode not to miss. Resources: Testimonies and petition from Chanel Contos at Teach us Consent. Educate 2 Empower Publishing for picture books on bodily autonomy. Blue seat studios Consent Is Like A Cup Of Tea and other animated resources. See clip by @theroyals and Clementine Ford explaining consent. Book by Yumi Stymes & Dr Melissa Kang Welcome to Consent. ALL our educational resources are relevant to a conversation about consent go to fpv.org.au.
Content warning: this episode discusses child sexual abuse.Chanel Contos is educated, articulate and determined, and I am so inspired and proud her courage and success in creating a national movement, “Teach Us Consent” at only 23 years old. Chanel was sexually assaulted at 13 years old. She didn't realise what her perpetrator did constituted a sexual assault until later in life.Chanel is demanding change from the Australian Government. Demanding they improve sexual education to cover toxic masculinity, enthusiastic consent, rape culture, slut shaming and queer sex education.We discuss school yard culture, how girls are sexualised at a young age, and how, as parents, we need to raise our boys and girls moving forward.Watch the governments consent videos here.Follow Chanel on IG @chanelc.This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual assault. It is not suitable for little ears.Need Support?1800 Respect National Helpline 1800 737 732Lifeline 24 hour crisis line 131 114Beyond Blue 1300 224 636NSW Child Protection Helpline 132 111Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.auBlue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.auSamsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse 1800 472676 or support@samsn.org.auPolice 000 or Police Assistance Line 131 444Books and Resources for children: www.esafekids.com.au/shopFollow Sarah:IG: @sarahkearnsofficialFB: www.facebook.com/mrsdadmumI would love to continue the conversation with you over on Instagram @theconsciousprojectpodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please hit subscribe and share on your socials! (Don't forget to tag me so I can see!)The Conscious Project is produced by Joanne Helder.We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Darkinjung People, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We assume - but rarely name - the elephant in the room when we talk about consent: human dignity. ----- Grace Tame. Brittany Higgins. Chanel Contos. These young women have put consent and sexual assault front and centre of the national agenda, raising troubling concerns about the way men treat women. In this episode, we step back from the immediate headlines generated by the crisis. Instead, we explore what is core to all discussions of consent, but rarely named: the concern that all people - but especially women - are treated with dignity. Tim Bowden, principal of Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, and Lynda Dunstan, Domestic and Family Violence Advisor at Anglicare, explore the environmental influences shaping the way men and women relate to each other. Lynda particularly focuses on patterns of gender inequality that drive injustices against women, while Tim reflects on the challenge facing him as principal of an all-boys school: turning boys into men. Moral philosopher Emma Wood identifies competing visions of sex in contemporary culture that have very different implications for how we treat each other. She joins theologian John Stackhouse in calling for a substantial story promoting human dignity to ground ideas about consent. As John Stackhouse says, “What we do with our bodies is sometimes trivial and fairly unimportant. But when we get into the zone of relating to other people and touching other people, it’s always important. Touch is never trivial. And sex is really never trivial.” ---- Emma Wood’s article on ABC Religion & Ethics 1800 Respect or 1800 737 732 Men’s Referral Service or 1300 766 491 Lifeline or 13 11 14
The issue of sexual assault brought women into the streets across Australia to demand change and over forty thousand people have signed a petition calling for consent education to be included in sex education programs in Australian schools earlier. The teaching resources have been devloped, so why is it so difficult?In February this year Chanel Contos launched a petition calling for consent to be included in Australian Schools' sex education earlier. As of May 17th over 40,000 people had signed the petition and over 6000 provided testimonies. And a number of politicians and school principals have contacted Chanel Contos to discuss what needs to be done. The attention to the issue is welcome, and people who have advocated for comprehensive sexualities and relationships education in schools are hoping that at last we will see real change. One of those people is Deb Ollis. Deb Ollis is an Associate Professor in Education at Deakin University, specialising in sexuality and relationships education. During her career that spans over 30 years, she's worked as a secondary school teacher, policy officer, curriculum consultant, curriculum writer, teacher educator and researcher. Deb has co-authored two national frameworks in health and sexuality education and written curriculum resources for state and federal governments. Most recently she's written a respectful relationships curriculum for Victorian secondary schools. Deb speaks with Communication Mixdown about her work in sexuality and relationships education, the barriers to putting curriculum into practice and her hopes for the future. Music Artist Song Oetha Cruisin' Further listeninghttps://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-signal/nsw-transgender-bill/13336648
Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.Making news today: proposed changes to school curriculum Frydenberg’s pre-budget update some good news about soccer and Ramadan and a chat to consent activist Chanel Contos.Follow us on Instagram and join 100,000 Australians @thedailyaus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Consent classes have now been made mandatory for students in Victoria after concerns the issue wasn't being adequately and openly addressed in the education system. As a result, there’s been a call on other Australian states and territories to follow the example and teach students about sexual consent. So, should it be implemented to help kids understand what consent means? We talked to advocate Chanel Contos about the issue, who shed light on the experiences Sydney schoolgirls had with their male peers regarding sexual assault. Also on the show, we look into another law that SA might take inspiration from. In February this year, a private members bill was introduced to remove criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of certain drugs like ecstasy and methamphetamine. While most Aussies support decriminalisation, is this something that could be implemented as law? Michael Pettersson from the ACT Legislative Assembly gave us the run down on the bill he’s planning to pass through parliament. To keep you in the loop, we also give a run down on the controversy surrounding Ben-Roberts Smith and perk you up with some Heaps Good News. Listen to Wavelength live and join the convos about Adelaide you should be having, every Monday night from 6pm on Fresh 92.7. Airdate: April 19, 2021 Hosts: David Simmons & Jamie Bucirde Reporters: Hamish Kearvell, Jamie Bucirde, Andrew Showell & Arjuna Ganesan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rape prevention campaigners have slammed the Morrison government's “confusing” new consent education campaign for schools featuring bizarre videos of a woman smearing a man's face with a milkshake.Warning the videos fail to meet the National Standards for the prevention of sexual assault through education, advocates say expert revision of all of the current content is needed to ensure it actually works, and isn't harmful.The consent videos include “examples” of a woman being concerned about swimming in a beach because of sharks and a man with a spear gun trying to convince her to get in the water, and in another using an example of a man eating a tacos to explain sexual assault.Fair Agenda and End Rape on Campus Australia's Karen Willis told news.com.au the government's newly released school resources are concerning and confusing.“Young people are more sophisticated than this content gives them credit for. And sex and consent is far more complicated than videos about milkshakes and sharks at the beach,” Ms Willis, a prevention educator with 30 years experience, said.“These resources fall well short of the national standards, and what experts know is needed to actually change behaviours and prevent abuse.”End Rape on Campus founder, Sharna Bremner, said another major concern was the videos might re-traumatise rape survivors in the classroom.“We know that in classrooms of senior students, there will be many who have already experienced rape,” she said.“This resource fails to properly consider there may be a survivor in the classroom, and even includes inaccurate and inadequate information on avenues for support and reporting.” .The resources were launched by Education Minister Alan Tudge last month and followed Brittany Higgins's allegation of a rape at Parliament House and the national outcry that followed.Former Sydney school student Chanel Contos, 22, has also launched a petition called Teach Us Consent, calling for earlier and improved sex education.Fair Agenda and End Rape on Campus Australia are calling for the government to engage violence prevention experts to replace the site's modules on consent and to review all content to ensure it meets the National Standards — including challenging the gender stereotypes that help enable gender-based violence.Ms Bremner said: “Young people want and deserve training that practically and explicitly helps them understand how to ethically navigate relationships, and to recognise — and feel armed to challenge — unacceptable or coercive behaviour. As well as how to navigate non-verbal cues. It's clear these resources weren't written by people with expertise in violence prevention.”Advocates say there are multiple issues with the Good Society site's content, including:A bizarre ‘Yes No I Don't Know' video about going into water with sharksOften, instead of directly addressing the kind of behaviours a student is actually likely to be trying to navigate, the site provides confusing videos, including about milkshakes and tacos.Includes concerning messages like ‘sexual desire can really distort our thinking'Provides incorrect and inadequate information about abuse.“We need to actively challenge the notion that sex is about men pursuing women and persisting until they relent. We need to set an expectation that everyone should be seeking affirmative, enthusiastic and informed consent, and arming young people to understand consent is not just a once-off yes/no conversation. It needs to be present the whole time,” Ms Bremner said.Renee Carr, executive director of Fair Agenda, said despite the Morrison Government's claim the program has been developed in conjunction with Our Watch and the Foundation for Young Australians, this was not the case.Ms Carr said Our Watch did not help develop these resources.Along with other organisations Our Watch was engaged to consult on a confidential basis and she said was unable to share the advice they provided to the department on...
Welcome to The Daily Aus - join Sam and Zara every weekday for a five-minute entree to your news diet. They'll cover the news of the day in your language and take a deep dive into the biggest story of the day so that you’re armed with talking points when you meet your blind date, get caught chatting in the coffee line or have to face the in-laws. The Daily Aus is one of the most popular news pages in Australia on Instagram, and now they're hitting your headphones.Making news today: US-China climate action, protests in the US, some good news about single use plastics (S) and a check-in on some of the big sexual assault stories from last month.Follow us on Instagram and join 100,000 Australians @thedailyaus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Melinda Tankard Reist, director of the women's empowerment group Collective Shout, says programmes to educate young men about sexual consent will fail unless the government addresses the corrosive effects of pornography.
*TW - This episode does discuss sexual assault, sexual harassment and child sexual abuse. If this episode is triggering please contact 1800 RESPECT or LifeLine at 13 11 14. So EXCITED!!!!!!! to release today's episode of The Nasty Woman Club!!!! I got to interview Chanel Contos who is the definition of inspiring + badass. For the past month she's been calling out rape culture in Australia's school and demanding sexual consent to be at the forefront of educational issues in school from a young age. Over 30,000 people have signed her petition and almost 5,000 people have written in testimonies sharing their experiences of sexual assault and sexual harassment while in school.During this chat Chanel and I discussed the importance of men and women identifying internalised sexist behaviour, rape culture in schools, the current climate in London following the murder Sarah Everard and the importance of teaching children about consent and the proper terms for their “private parts."For more information on Chanel's petition head to teachusconsent.comMake sure you follow Chanel on her Instagram page @chanelc .The Nasty Woman Podcast is hosted and produced by TNWC founder Demi Lynch.We are of course on Instagram so make sure you give us a follow @thenastywomanclub . For more stories on intersectional feminism head to The Nasty Woman Club website thenastywomanclub.com * * DON'T FORGET!!!!! If you enjoyed this episode and The Nasty Woman Club platform please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. * * See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The impact of 23 year old Greek Australian Chanel Contos' campaign against sexual abuse and harassment has led the Australian Ministry of Education to announce that it is making changes to the teaching of sex education immediately. Schools across Australia will soon provide information on consent, respect and sexual abuse for pupils up to the age of 12. It is a first victory for Chanel Condos and the thousands of girls who have endured the traumatic experience of sexual abuse or harrassment.
TW: This episode deals with topics around sexual assault. This week Caity chats to Chanel Contos, the Australian woman who went viral for calling out a lack of holistic consent sex education in Australian schools. They talk about their own sex education experiences and the themes of slut shaming and toxic masculinity they witnessed at school, why we need an overhaul of sex ed in schools and how Chanel's petition sparked national and global press. Follow Chanel and keep up to date with her petition at @chanelc and find her website at teachusconsent.com Follow us at @calling.all.lovers to keep up to date with our latest content and DM us listener questions. RESOURCES Where to find support if you have been impacted by rape or sexual assault: Australia - National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service 24-hour helpline 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 Australia - Lifeline 24 hour crisis line 131 114 Australia - Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 USA - RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 800 656 4673 or online.rainn.org
The private school system in Sydney has been rocked by thousands of claims of sexual assault. We're joined by the former Kambala student Chanel Contos who has collated a dossier of names and experiences, she says, highlights a culture of toxic masculinity in private schools. Why do private schools cultivate a toxic culture in relation to the treatment of young women? Chanel tells us it's part of life. It's time for change. In Todays Headlines Minister in rape allegations to identify himself today NSW to issue vaccine certificates Tributes flow for Aussie music guru Michael Gudinski Remains found at Mollymook on NSW south coast not Melissa Caddick's OR watch Today's Headlines on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingYT Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Sydney private school girl Chanel Contos has helped thousands of people share their horrific experiences of sexual assault by fellow pupils, which has prompted a petition calling for sex and consent education to be taught at a younger age. The Quicky examines why at even some of the most elite schools this continues to be a devastating problem for young people, and what we can do to bring about positive change in attitudes and behaviours. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Christopher Fisher - Associate Professor, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at Latrobe University Jenny Ackland - Co-Director and Co-Founder of Sex Education Australia (SEA) CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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