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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

    Easy Read,Plain Language,Consent

    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.

    By Safer Me Safer You, SHFPACT

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    Inclusive strategies for workers who support people with disability, including those who are culturally and linguistically diverse

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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 and purple square with a photo of Yenn's happy face in the middle of it. They have a multi-coloured wig and glasses. They are smiling. The text says "Personal safety and Autism - a personal reflection. Yenn Purkis. Meet our Speakers! Join us Tuesday 6th May - Registration link in bio."

    Today's speaker introduction invites you to meet Yenn Purkis. Yenn's presentation will look at their own experience and contrast it with what they think the world should look like in terms of safety, respect and body autonomy – and the ways people can support safety for everyone. Yenn Purkis is an Autistic and ADHD advocate, presenter and author. They are also non-binary and Asexual - among other intersectional groups! Yenn has been working in the disability advocacy space for over twenty years. They are passionate about inclusion, respect and safety for Disabled folks. Yenn is the Deputy CEO - External Relations at the Disability Leadership Institute. They have many awards for their work including the 2019 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award and the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year. They worked in the public service for 17 years and live in an apartment that they own - and share with their little tortoiseshell kitty, Sunflower. #Disability #Speaker #SexualRights #Safety #Online Image Description: Tile 1- A blue and purple square with a photo of Yenn's happy face in the middle of it. They have a multi-coloured wig and glasses. They are smiling. The text says "Personal safety and Autism - a personal reflection. Yenn Purkis. Meet our Speakers! Join us Tuesday 6th May - Registration link in bio."

    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