Monthly Archives: May 2025

Background The Father and Sons Program was launched to strengthen emotional bonds between men and young men in Burmese and Rohingya families. Inspired by earlier programs with mothers and daughters, this initiative responded directly to community requests for fathers and sons to also have a space for connection, reflection, and celebration of their relationships. To…

Background In 2024, South East Community Links (SECL) continued its Nurturing Healthy Masculinity program with a new group of Year 8 and Year 9 boys at Lyndale Secondary College. Building on the success of earlier sessions with senior students, this program aimed to engage a younger cohort to explore how early interventions could help shape…

Background In November 2024, South East Community Links (SECL) partnered with the Noble Park English Language School (NPELS) to launch the “Inspire Her” program. This is a five-week lunchtime program designed for newly arrived adolescent girls aged 15 to 16. The initiative aimed to build resilient identities, promote healthy relationships, and prevent violence against women…

Background The Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness workshops were delivered to 27 women from the Burmese and Rohingya communities. Building on trust established through a previous Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) program, the sessions aimed to address broader women’s health and wellbeing issues, with elder abuse emerging as a key concern. In partnership with the…