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    A future where people with disability, inclusive of all identities, experience social and sexual safety everywhere and always.

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    Introduction to consent is a picture-based, Easy English and Plain Language resource for teaching people about consent.

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    Two adults are on the couch together with a pillow behind them and a blanket wrapped around them. They are sitting in a private room with the curtains closed cuddling on the couch. A cup of tea sits on a table off to one side, whilst a green plant in a black pot sits on the other side. One adult has their hand around the other’s thigh. The other adult has their hands on the other’s knee and the side of their head. The one behind has a speech bubble with an image of them kissing. The other has a big green YES written in their speech bubble.

    Introduction to Sexual Consent

    Easy Read,Plain Language,Consent

    Introduction to sexual consent is a picture-based, Easy English and Plain Language resource for teaching people about sexual consent.

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    This resource provides information for workers when implementing SoSAFE to promote inclusion, as well as social and sexual safety for all. In this booklet, there is a focus on supporting people who are culturally and, or linguistically diverse and ensuring that diversity is represented when we implement SoSAFE in any setting.

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    A blue square with a picture of Kate and her dog Gabbie in the middle. Kate has shoulder length brown hair and is smiling. She is cuddling a very very cute grey dog. The words around the image say "Safety awareness in today's world. Kate Fiedler. Meet our speakers! Join us Tuesday 6th May - Registration link in bio."

    Meet Kate Fiedler, one of our fabulous speakers at this year's Big Meeting!!! Kate will be speaking about safety awareness in today's world. In today’s speech she will speak about personal experiences in relation to living independently, using public transport & working with support workers. Kate has been living independently in Albury for around 14 years. She enjoys live music and in particular Aussie music. she volunteers in Melbourne each year for the Good Friday Appeal (for the last 19 years) and the Olivia Newton John Wellness Walk ( for the last 10 years). One afternoon a week she tutors primary school kids from the CALD community. If you haven't already registered for this year's event, the link is in our bio! #Disability #Speaker #SexualRights #Safety #Online Image description: Tile 1- A blue square with a picture of Kate and her dog Gabbie in the middle. Kate has shoulder length brown hair and is smiling. She is cuddling a very very cute grey dog. The words around the image say "Safety awareness in today's world. Kate Fiedler. Meet our speakers! Join us Tuesday 6th May - Registration link in bio."

    A purple and blue square. It has a photo of Mel, with her name above it. She is smiling at the camera with her hands on her lap. Next to her is another photo- this one is of Cate. It also has her name above it. Cate is smiling and wearing glasses. The text reads "Emcees and Guidelines presentation. Mel Harrison, Cate Barclay. Meet our hosts! Join us Tuesday 6th May - registration link in bio."

    As our online meeting gets closer and we continue to get excited, we wanted to introduce you all to our speakers and performers. All speakers and performers are people with disabilities. Keep an eye on our socials for the next two weeks in the lead up to the big day! Our first introductions are the hosts of the day and Safer Me Safer You team members Mel Harrison and Cate Barclay. Mel is a powerhouse in the disability community, with over 20 years experience working in the sector. They are known for their ability to host and present, as well as their rich knowledge and insight. Mel will be the lead host for the day, as well as co-presenting on the Safer Me Safer You Guidelines. Cate is a passionate advocate for accessible communication and tangible inclusion. She has experience working in co-design, community consultations, and document translation. She is the easy read communications officer and is very excited to discuss the easy read version of the National Guidelines! She will also be supporting Mel as co-emcee. We are so excited for the big day. Head to the link in our bio to register now! #Disability #Online #DisabilityRights #SexualRights Image Description: Tile 1- A purple and blue square. It has a photo of Mel, with her name above it. She is smiling at the camera with her hands on her lap. Next to her is another photo- this one is of Cate. It also has her name above it. Cate is smiling and wearing glasses. The text reads "Emcees and Guidelines presentation. Mel Harrison, Cate Barclay. Meet our hosts! Join us Tuesday 6th May - registration link in bio."

    A purple background with white text that says "New East Read Book Available!" The cover of the I Start Tool book is on the right and a drawing of a person reading is on the left. #MyChoicesMatter #Disability #Safety #LetMeChoose

    Our easy read version of the National Guidelines is out now!! The I START Tool book is an accessible document that looks at what the I START Tool is and how to use it. It provides a way for people with disability, who need more accessible language, to assess and check if their social and sexual safety needs are being met. The book is available for download or print at our website, link in bio. Image description: Tile 1- A purple background with white text that says "New East Read Book Available!" The cover of the I Start Tool book is on the right and a drawing of a person reading is on the left. #MyChoicesMatter #Disability #Safety #LetMeChoose

    Did you know that not all online friendships are healthy? Not everyone knows the signs to look for. Which is why the team at SACID, the South Australian Council for Intellectual Disability, have made another fantastic video about the green flags and red flags in online friendships. Check out more of their videos on our YouTube channel or print the posters that go with this video from our website. All links are in our Bio and Linktree. #Relationships #RelationshipSupport #Disability #DisabilityRights #DisabilitySupport #Online #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyTips

    Enjoy our last video on online friends and interested in more online safety tips? Don't worry we've got your back!! Designed in collaboration with SACID once again, this video brings you more safety tips so you can continue to enjoy online spaces. An easy read companion book can be found on our website. Link in bio. #OnlineSafety #Tips #Disability #DisabilityRights

    Today is International Asexuality Day! Today incorporates the whole ace umbrella. Including demisexual, grey-asexual and other ace identities. There are four key themes of IAD. They are: 1) Advocacy 2) Celebration 3) Education 4) Solidarity Asexuality is still widely misunderstood. Asexuality is a natural variance of human sexuality, and all people deserve to choose what and if they want to engage in romantic or physical touch. Asexual people deserve social and sexual safety everywhere and always, as does everyone! For more information about asexuality, you can go to Minus18.com.au - they have a lot of fantastic articles and information! Image description- Tile 1: a light blue square with a purple rectangle that says "Happy International Asexuality Day!" on it. Underneath there is the letters a, c, and e in different coloured squares. The bottom half of the tile is a pair of people in a side hug, celebrating with an asexual pride flag each.

    Today is International Asexuality Day! Today incorporates the whole ace umbrella. Including demisexual, grey-asexual and other ace identities. There are four key themes of IAD. They are: 1) Advocacy 2) Celebration 3) Education 4) Solidarity Asexuality is still widely misunderstood. Asexuality is a natural variance of human sexuality, and all people deserve to choose what and if they want to engage in romantic or physical touch. Asexual people deserve social and sexual safety everywhere and always, as does everyone! For more information about asexuality, you can go to Minus18.com.au - they have a lot of fantastic articles and information! Image description- Tile 1: a light blue square with a purple rectangle that says "Happy International Asexuality Day!" on it. Underneath there is the letters a, c, and e in different coloured squares. The bottom half of the tile is a pair of people in a side hug, celebrating with an asexual pride flag each.