DART offers primary prevention programs in schools across education staff and students, that focus on addressing gendered violence and sexual violence by promoting healthy relationships and respect among students. These programs aim to educate students about the importance of consent, boundaries, and effective communication, as well as identifying the signs of abusive behaviour and being a positive upstander.
Through evidence-based, engaging workshops, discussions, and activities, DART helps education staff and students to understand the dynamics of family and sexual violence and empowers them to promote safety and respect in their schools and communities. By teaching students about the impact of violence and providing them with the tools to build positive, non-violent relationships, DART works to prevent future instances of abuse and create safer, more supportive school environments.
DART’s workshops support the Minister for Education and Department of Education in facilitating the “Standing Together Against Violence, 10 Actions”, specifically:
a. Action 5 – Provide training support for school staff.
b. Action 9 – Create a community conversation about violence in schools and online.
Our workshops align with DART’s Violence Prevention Education national best practice principles.
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The Building Safer Schools: Strengthening Respect and Wellbeing program is a 7-week high school-based initiative designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to build and maintain respectful and healthy relationships. The program aligns directly with the Western Australian Curriculum – Health and Physical Education (HPE) standards, specifically under the sub-strands of interacting with Others and Staying Safe. Through engaging discussions, activities, and real-life applications, students develop essential life skills in communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and digital respect.
Program Structure & Weekly Topics:
Curriculum Alignment:
The program is aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum – Health and Physical Education (HPE) standards, covering key areas such as:
Sub-strand: Interacting with Others
Sub-strand: Staying Safe
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the program, students will:
Our workshops align with DART’s Violence Prevention Education national best practice principles. Get in touch to hear more about our available programs. – Contact Us.
Utilising recently published Violence prevention practice Guides: This 3-hour workshop is designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to develop effective violence prevention programs based on the elements of good practice.
This workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively engage men from multicultural and faith-based communities in primary prevention efforts. Focus will be on preventing violence, promoting healthy relationships, and challenging harmful gender norms while respecting cultural and faith-based values.
Primary prevention foundations is a 3-hour in-person or virtual course that, explores the gender drivers and social norms that perpetuate gendered violence.
This workshop equips professionals with the key skills and knowledge to understand primary prevention across the sector through understanding the primary prevention evidence base.
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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.
For support in Western Australia, please contact:
1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
National 24/7 sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 007 339
24/7 crisis support, safe accommodation and referrals.
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 1800 000 599
Support for men experiencing or using violence.
Crisis Care Helpline – 1800 199 008
24/7 emergency assistance, child protection, crisis support.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
MensLine – 1300 789 978
Counselling for men with family, relationship or emotional concerns.
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
24/7 counselling for young people aged 5–25.
If you need support, please contact one of the services above.
