We invite to join us for this free event to hear how Consent and Respectful Relationships Education (CRRE) can help children and young people develop the language and relational skills to understand dignity, boundaries, consent, healthy relationships and help-seeking.

Presented by Australian Catholic University researchers from the Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) and Faculty of Theology and Philosophy (FTP), plus special guests who will offer insights and reflections based on experience.

You can attend in person or view all presentations via live stream.

This professional development opportunity will include the launch of a suite of materials, that offer a theological framework and practical guidance on how to shape your environment by influencing what a school community notices, models, challenges and accepts. Printed copies will be available on the day.

Event Details: 

Free event
Thursday 5 November 2026 
9am - 4.30pm (AEDT), registration from 8.30am 

Hybrid locations:
Attend in person: ACU Melbourne, Level 7, Greg Craven Centre, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Online: Livestream

When you register, you will receive a registration confirmation. If you registered to attend online, the registration confirmation will contain the link to access the livestream on the day of the event.

The Victorian Catholic Education Authority with funds from the Commonwealth Government’s Consent and Respectful Relationships Education funding commissioned Australian Catholic University to undertake this project. It was delivered in partnership between the School of Theology (Faculty of Theology and Philosophy) and the Institute of Child Protection Studies (Faculty of Education and Arts).

For event related questions, please contact Institute of Child Protection Studies via email: icps@acu.edu.au