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Respect at Uni Week

Tuesday, 05 March 2024

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ECU has joined forces with Curtin University, UWA, Murdoch University and Notre Dame University for Respect at Uni Week.​ This year, Respect at Uni Week will run from 18 - 22 March.

Respect at Uni Week is an initiative from the Victorian Tertiary Primary Prevention Network, promoting the importance of respect, equality and inclusion on our campuses and online spaces.

Here are the events for Respect at Uni Week.

Monday 18 March

She Is Not Your Rehab : Matt Brown
Taimalelagi Mataio Faafetai (Matt) Brown, is a New Zealand born Samoan author who works to eradicate domestic violence by supporting those who perpetrate violence, to heal. A survivor of family violence, he originally started his advocacy by sharing his story with men who frequented his busy barbershops to foster vulnerability, healing, and connection.

Register to attend in person or via livestream 

Tuesday 19 March

Words Matter: The Power of Inclusive Language
Presented by Edith Cowan University  
Equity Projects Coordinator, Stevie Lane will explore the importance of inclusive language in fostering safe and respectful communities.

Topics covered will include:

  • What is inclusive language?
  • Where does the language we use come from?
  • Unpacking unconscious bias
  • Intersectionality
  • The positive impact of using inclusive language

Register to attend the webinar.

Wednesday 20 March

The Self, Subjects, and Society: Experiences of Using Online Dating Applications
Presented by Curtin University
Dr Matty Phillips, School of Population Health, will present the findings of his recently conducted research project and consider the implications of online dating for all participants. This presentation will shed light on how users navigate the balance between authentic self-presentation and strategic impression management, offering insights that are pertinent for both staff and students.

Register to attend the webinar.

What does RESPECT mean to you?
ECU Guild will be on our Joondalup and Mt Lawley campuses, asking our staff and students what respect means to them. Keep an eye out for the large RESPECT letters, and add your post-it.

Anytime during the week...

You can help contribute to a respectful campus by completing Consent Matters.

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