Association For Relationships And Sexuality Education Inc

The Association For Relationships And Sexuality Education Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation in Victoria, Australia, founded by dedicated teachers to become the peak professional body for Respectful Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools. It empowers educators through resources, networking, and advocacy to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based programs that foster consent, respect, and healthy relationships among students.

Enhancing Respectful Relationships Education

This flagship initiative supports Victorian primary and secondary schools with exclusive professional development resources, collaborative networking opportunities, and advocacy for RSE policy. It breaks down educational policy and research for confident implementation, promoting comprehensive, inclusive, and intersectional education that prevents violence and empowers students with skills in consent and respectful interactions.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission centres on advancing Relationships and Sexuality Education in Victoria through collaboration and support. Its vision champions comprehensive, inclusive, intersectional, accessible, effective, and empowering RSE, focusing on primary prevention of violence and harm minimisation via education.

Main Objectives

Key objectives include providing professional development, fostering networking among Victorian educators, and supplying resources to enhance knowledge and skills in Consent, Respectful Relationships, and Sexuality Education for confident teaching and advocacy.

Benefiting Groups

It primarily benefits Victorian primary and secondary schools, individual teachers and educators delivering RSE programs, and students through improved educational practices.

Types of Services or Activities

Services encompass

• Membership with early-bird access to resources and events.
• Professional development and training.
• Networking opportunities for collaboration.
• Advocacy for RSE policy and practice.
• Research translation for best-practice implementation.