Not all disrespect towards women results in violence. But all violence against women starts with disrespectful behaviour. Violence can take many different forms, including physical and non-physical, and we may not always recognise it. Being aware of the different ways that violence and abuse is used helps us to better understand it, talk about it, and reject it.
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More than 500 students around the country have participated in the Stop it at the Start campaign’s Respect Competition to help foster greater awareness about healthy relationships and respect.
Students from every state and territory took part in the competition that encouraged young Australians to show what respect means to them, putting thoughts to paper to create heartwarming and inspiring stories.
The competition gave students a creative outlet to express their views about respect and a way for parents, carers and teachers to see what it means to young people.
Two young winners have had their drawings transformed into an animation by a professional animation studio and received a $500 gift card for themselves and one for their school. Ten runners-up across both categories were each awarded a $250 gift card. Read the Minister’s media release.
Australian school students are encouraged to share their ideas of respect and disrespect through a national animation competition.
Launching today, the Stop it At the Start campaign’s Respect Competition invites young Australians in years 4–9 across the country to raise awareness about respect by creating a storyboard using illustrations and words.
Winning entries will be transformed into a 30 second animation by a professional animation studio. Read the Minister’s media release.
The new phase of the Stop it at the Start advertising campaign has launched. The Hidden Trends of Disrespect aims to educate parents and care givers of young people aged 10-17 years about the new and hidden forms of disrespect young people are engaging with every day online. Read the Minister’s media release.
The Media backgrounder provides an overview of the campaign development and media buy.
This article contains images from the Hidden Trends of Disrespect TV commercials.
Media are encouraged to use these images for coverage of this campaign.