WE ARE W/M
WE ARE W/M
Empowering young people to have healthy, confident and consensual relationships through evidence-based, relevant and trauma-informed education that they can relate to.
1 in 5
1 in 5 women in Australia have experienced sexual violence at some point in their life.
50%
50% of Australian university students were sexually harassed at least once in 2016.
1 in 4
1 in 4 women experienced violence by an intimate partner or family member.
4 days
Every 4 days a woman is killed by their partner in Australia.
This is a crisis of epidemic proportions and we must do better.
We can only change things if we ensure every young person has access to quality education about sex, their bodies and consent. The most powerful way to do this is through proactive programs for people that are comprehensive, evidence-based and inclusive. By doing this, we empower all young people to have healthy, confident and consensual relationships with themselves and others.
Our goal is to make sure all women know that their voice matters, while on the other side, working with young men to dismantle toxic masculinity so that everyone can enjoy healthy, consensual relationships.
OUR APPROACH
You won’t find any birds or bees here - we don’t do metaphors. Condoms on bananas? Not our thing.
Instead, we provide people with the latest, evidence-based information in a safe space, where no question is off limits.
We make sure young people know their own anatomy and we provide them with the knowledge and language to help them navigate consent. Our programs also cover topics like social media, body image and self-esteem to help young people navigate the very real challenges impacting their mental wellbeing.
Our programs are designed by public health practitioners and informed by psychologists, educators and young people themselves. Our facilitators are relatable young professionals who all bring their own life experiences and passion for empowering young people.
WHAT WE’VE ACHIEVED