WIFT Australia ScreenMATE Bystander Program - Games Industry

WIFT Australia

ScreenMATE is an educational workshop designed to teach how to recognise abuse and harmful behaviours, and have the confidence to speak out.

Port Melbourne Town Hall

We welcome all men, women and non-binary people who would like to have a wider knowledge of these issues. We believe that shared language and shared knowledge empowers us all to create cultural change and safer work spaces.What is ScreenMATE?The ScreenMATE Bystander Program is based on the successful MATE Bystander Program delivered by Griffith University. ScreenMATE is an educational workshop designed to teach community members how to recognise abuse and harmful behaviours, and have the confidence to speak out and offer help. It brings each individual in to the conversation to think critically and with empathy about the root attitudes and beliefs that underpin harmful gender stereotypes. The trained facilitators create a safe space to allow individuals to share their experiences and opinions about these issues. Areas covered in the workshops include:-•	Language and Jokes•	Abusive Relationships•	What Lies Beneath?•	Gender Equality•	Online Harassment•	Pornography•	Sexual Harassment•	Sexual Assault•	Racism &amp; Discrimination•	Victim Blaming &amp; Shaming•	Bullying and Harassment•	General ViolenceMore information can be found <a href="https://wiftaustralia.org.au/screenmate-overview" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here </a>Two workshops will be held in Melbourne in November 2019.Date: Monday 25 November 2019Venue: Port Melbourne Town Hall - 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne Time: 1pm - 5pmDescription: This 4-hour workshop is tailored for the Games Industry.Price: $50 per person (50% discount off normal rates)Date: Tuesday 26 November 2019Venue: Port Melbourne Town Hall - 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne Time: 9.15am – 1.15pmDescription: This 4-hour workshop is tailored for the Screen Industry.Price: $50 per person (50% discount off normal rates)Morning/afternoon tea is included for all workshops. If you have any dietary requirements please email projectmanager@wiftaustralia.org.auFor more information on please contact us <a href="https://wiftaustralia.org.au/screenmate-contact" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>CrecheA free creche is available for carers with children at the workshops. Let us know by 12pm Friday 22 November if you need to book in your child – click<a href="https://wiftaustralia.wufoo.com/forms/z1ory6bz1cogvj8/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.WIFT MembershipTo find out more about WIFT or to become a member, head to wiftaustralia.org.au/membershipThis event was made possible with the support of Film Victoria and the City of Port Phillip.

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