Women Speak Tasmania

Tag: DECYP

  • Take Pride Out of Schools

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    The Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) recently shared a celebratory post about attending the Pride Parade, highlighting their commitment to “creating a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and their families.” On the surface, it sounds inclusive—and yet, for Women Speak Tasmania, it’s deeply troubling. When “Safety” Becomes Gender…

  • Comments on the Tasmanian DECYP Respectful Relationship Education Y7-10 & Y11-12

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    Recently, concerned educators and parents have raised alarms about the content of the Respectful Relationships Education (RRE) Years 11–12 document. While its stated aim is to prevent domestic violence and promote healthy relationships, the material contains highly sensitive content on sexuality, violent behaviours, and pornography that may in fact undermine safeguarding principles. Troubling Teaching Methods…

  • Comments on the Tasmanian DECYP Respectful Relationships and Consent in the Early Years

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    The Respectful Relationships and Consent in the Early Years document contains some useful material for teachers. However, a close reading – along with an examination of the links embedded within it – shows that the resource is underpinned by gender ideology. It is written on the assumption that this ideology is universally accepted and uncontroversial,…

  • A Critique of Welcome to Sex: Why This Book is Inappropriate for Children

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    The publication of Welcome to Sex has sparked controversy across Australia, and with good reason. Marketed as a “fun and inclusive” guide for young people, the book has been placed in the children’s and young teen sections of major bookstores. Yet, on closer inspection, it is clear that the material is graphic, sexualising, and wholly…

  • Gender Ideology Indoctrination in Tasmanian Schools – Case Studies

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    Parents across Tasmania are raising serious concerns about the content being delivered to children in schools. Recent reports suggest that some educational materials are embedding “gender ideology” into the curriculum, leaving families worried about the appropriateness and influence of these lessons. Allegations from Parents Screenshots shared by concerned parents reveal that students are being exposed…

  • Analysis of Year 11–12 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching and Learning Package”

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    Analysis and summary of the Year 11–12 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching and Learning Package,” with a focus on content involving sexuality and porn that could raise safeguarding concerns for this age group. Summary of contents Where “gender ideology”–adjacent content appears Scenarios and role-plays involving sexuality/porn These activities are explicit and may warrant careful safeguarding controls:…

  • Analysis of Year 7–10 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package”

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    Analysis and summary of the Year 7–10 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package” with a focus on content related to gender ideology–adjacent content, any porn/sexting material, and specific role-plays/scenarios that could raise child-safeguarding issues. Summary Where gender ideology–adjacent content appears Pornography/sexting content (with concrete classroom examples) Role-plays and scenarios that may challenge safeguarding Safeguarding…

  • Analysis of Foundation to Year 6 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package”

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    Analysis and summary of Foundation to Year 6 “Respectful Relationships Education: Teaching & Learning Package” with focus on any safeguarding risks for children. What the document does well Where the document goes wrong / risks Overall Evaluation Conclusion: This document succeeds when it focuses on respect, empathy, and dismantling harmful stereotypes. It fails when it drifts…

  • Analysis of the Respectful Relationships and Consent in the Early Years Package

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    Analysis and summary of the “Respectful Relationships and Consent In the Early Years Package”, with a focus on gender ideology content, where it conflicts with established child development theory (like Piaget), and the use of neutral or scientifically inaccurate language. Summary of Content Analysis of Gender Ideology in the Resource 1. Gender identity as fact…

  • Advocating for Girls: WST’s Submission to the Inquiry into Discrimination & Bullying

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    Women Speak Tasmania is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the rights of women and girls—has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s inquiry into discrimination and bullying in schools. We hope that our submission points to a deeply worrying trend: the infusion of gender ideology into teacher training, posing risks to students and educators alike. Key Highlights from…