Welcome to the Respectful Relationship Podcast.  

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In this series you can access the conversations that share the stories of people who and the relationships where they experienced respect, disrespect, abuse and violence.  

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A warning:  these are difficult and sensitive topics and we hope by providing a conversation in this intimate format you can find the answers to the questions you might be asking.

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The podcast has been designed so you can listen to a specific topic, as the series covers the broader theme of disrespect. Each episode will give you the language to  identify the types of abusive behaviours that impact on your health, wellbeing and confidence. We also connect you to  those people, organisations and websites you can reach out to if you or someone you know is experiencing something similar.

 

In Series One we talk to students, those who have now left school to work or undertake tertiary studies, teachers and experts in law, family, education, health and social policy.

 

In Series Two we are talking to students who want to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions about consent, sexual assault, peer pressure, bullying, social and intimate partner expectations.   

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Check out the Respectful Relationship LIVE's

 

If you would like to have your school involved in one of these episodes get in touch and we can share how to make that possible.  

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Let's introduce our hosts.

 

Caroline Speakman is a trauma and bereavement counselor.  In her work she sees people who have suffered loss or tragedy and helps guide them to find their new normal.

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Gina Haramis is a conveyancer.  She has experience a disrespectful relationship.  

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Together, Caroline and Gina have found common ground. Both parents and community minded, they have spoken to hundreds of teenagers about the conversations they wanted hear when they are faced with the challenges of young people.  From social media, body image and peer pressure to sexual assault, bullying and domestic violence, Caroline and Gina have sat down with students, teachers, mentors and policy makers to spark the awkward conversations about what a respectful relationship looks and feels like. 

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