Consent Matters
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Try this
Respect.Now.Always introduction online edition
Complete Consent Matters – Consent ALWAYS matters. Access the training via your Canvas dashboard.
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Who can help
Find support – there are free and confidential services available to all UTS staff and students.
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Learn more
Our community’s voice – Respect.Now.Always’ Strategic Framework and Student Voice Report
Relationships: the dynamics of getting along – UTS Counselling
Talking about sex – UTS counselling
At UTS, we believe everyone has a right to live, study and work safely. That’s why we are proud to be an active member of the national Respect.Now.Always. campaign that aims to eliminate and prevent sexual assault and harassment on campus.
One important component of our commitment to a safe and respectful environment is the completion of our online Consent Matters module by every member of the UTS community.
What is Consent Matters?
The module explores ways we can support one another to make a positive impact in our community and covers education content on sexual consent, communication and relationships and ethical and active bystander intervention.
It draws on the latest developments in culture, law and global best practices to encourage good communication, clear boundaries and mutual respect in relationships.
The culture changes we are seeking can only be successful when our whole community comes together to consider their everyday actions and words. By joining UTS, you are now a part of that change.
Finding your people
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Explore who is in your social support network, and whose network you're in
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Who can help
Connect with TalkCampus
Join a club or society to connect over shared interests
Check out the range of services available to UTS Students
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Learn more
Relationships: the dynamics of getting along – UTS Counselling
Managing feelings of loneliness – UTS Counselling
Map your support networks - University of Columbia
Having better social connections at uni means you will have people in your life who are not only there to help you work through tough assessments, they can become friends for your whole life.
Social connection and support is so important to us and having close friends you can talk to about personal problems with is one of the largest predictors of good health!
The effects of strong social connection
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Lower levels of anxiety & depression
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Higher self-esteem
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Stronger immune system
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Faster disease recovery
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Increased chance of longevity
What kinds of support are there?
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Emotional support – Someone who listens and shows empathy.
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Tangible support – Someone who makes your life easier.
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Informational support - Someone who provides advice, points you to resources or gives you information.
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Social support - Someone who loves you, helps you feel belonging or a feeling of security.
Social connections are so important not just for health, but to help you work through tough times or bounce ideas off. Who are the people that are there for you, and where might you connect with new people?
