Relationships and Gender-Based Violence
Healthy Relationships
The foundation of a healthy relationship is respect and safety. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in any relationship, whether it be with an intimate partner, family member, friend or coworker.
For more information about the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, visit 1800Respect.
Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence is the act of violence towards any individual on the basis of gender. The people most commonly affected by gender-based violence are (cis and trans) women, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people. Gender-based violence includes, but is not limited to; sexually suggestive gestures or comments, intentional misgendering, intentional deadnaming, unwanted physical contact, gender stereotyping, discrimination, and gender inequality.
BHI is actively working to prevent gender-based violence and address gender inequality through the Respect and Equality at TAFE (RET) Project.
Support
If you, or someone you know, has used gender-based violence, help is available.
You can contact Student Life for support through counselling or student wellbeing.
You can also contact:
- Mensline Australia
- White Ribbon Australia - Barber Shop
- Mr Perfect - Men's Health Directory
- No to Violence/Men's Referral Service
- Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV)
If you, or someone you know, has experienced gender-based violence, help is available.
You can contact Student Life for support through counselling or student wellbeing.
You can also contact:
