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VUWSA brings you the sex talk you wish you had with Sex Week 2019!

VUWSA has partnered up with Victoria University of Wellington, MAWSA and Wellington City Council for the sex talks of all sex talks; one where we are smashing stigmas and having open conversations about all areas of sex.

So, let’s talk about sex

Like… really talk about it.

We believe fun, informed, enthusiastic and safe sex should be at the centre of everyone’s experiences. So as part of our commitment to end sexual harm in Wellington, Sex Week presents the opportunity for open and informative conversations with people who really know their stuff!

No matter whether you’re having sex, waiting for ‘the one’, happy on your own, or somewhere in between, everyone has the right to learn about their bodies and how to have healthy relationships with others and themselves.

Join us for activities, stalls, goods for sale and fundraising for organisations who are committed to ending harmful sexual behaviour at a campus close to you!

 

Check out when Sex Week is visiting your campus:

Te Aro Campus, Atrium - April 2

Kelburn Campus, The Hub - April 3

Pipitea Campus, Law School Common Room - April 4

 
 
 
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What is Bystander Intervention

Bystander intervention involves safe intervention before, during or after a situation where inappropriate behaviours are observed. Bystander Intervention fosters a safe environment by challenging unhelpful norms and beliefs within your community groups and interrupting unsafe situations.

This can be achieved in a safe, non-threatening way and can be achieved in five steps:

  1. Notice that something is happening

  2. Recognise the behaviour as a problem that requires intervention

  3. Take personal responsibility to do something

  4. Decide how to intervene (realistic, tangible examples given in VUW video). For example:

    • Distract the person acting inappropriately

    • Directly address the issue if safe e.g. tell them that their behaviour isn’t okay

    • Delegate for someone else to help out, e.g. an RA, a bartender, or the police for help

  5. Intervene safely.

Instructions:

Step 1

Get together a group of mates within your hall and create a 40-second video on bystander intervention

Step 2

Submit your video via wetransfer.com to PRESIDENT@VUWSA.ORG.NZ - in your message make sure you mention:

  • The hall you’re from

  • Names of people involved in creating the video

That’s it!

Rules:

  • Deadline is Thursday 4 April, 2019

  • Winners announced Friday 5 April

  • There are no limits on how many people can be involved in the video


Example videos:

https://youtu.be/0mPJf40unEk

Here are four 40-second examples of videos on Bystander Intervention produced by Masters of Fine Arts students here at Victoria University of Wellington.

Send any further questions to president@vuwsa.org.nz

 

Stalls you can find at Sex in the Hub (April 3):

  • Fluff/ KENTO (handmade jewellery and statement earrings)

  • Inside Out

  • Family Planning

  • Wellington HELP

  • Pure Romance (beauty, health and sex products)

  • Wa Crew (sustainable wā cups and jewellery)

  • Hilary Comber (Handmade Earrings)

  • SAPN/ Rape Crisis

  • Havilah (Womens Sustainability) 

  • Georgia Andrews (Rainbow and Inclusion)

  • Glyde Health Care (vegan-friendly Sexual Health products)

  • Uni Q

  • Politics Society

  • STIEF (Sexually Transmitted Infections Education Foundation)

  • Student Interest and Conflict Resolution Team

  • SWAT (Student Wellbeing Awareness Team)

  • Disability Services

  • Thursday's in Black 

  • Jean Chua (art)

  • Fight Sexual Abuse / NOPE Sisters (clothing)

  • NZ Aids Foundation

  • Mauri Ora - Student Health

  • Gen Zero