A booked education session comprises of 2 x 45 minute evidence based, interactive presentation sessions –depending on what time is allocated by the school, sporting club or organization.

The target group is young men and women ages 12 – 18 years and content is preferably delivered in age and gender specific sessions, with discussions tailored appropriately.

Throughout the workshop, scenarios are posed to participants who are given the opportunity to discuss what they know in a free and safe space; explore why they came to that conclusion and challenge them to unpack some of the complex issues that arise with the guidance of our facilitator.

These sessions importantly provide tools to help participants act appropriately and make better choices if presented with the same situation later in life.

We deliver educational content aligned with the Australian Curriculum - Health and Physical Education (Version 8.4). The core messages we address are:

1) Defining and recognising sexual harassment, assault and consent

2) Alcohol and other Drugs

3) Enthusiastic consent and what it looks like

4) Healthy relationships and sexuality 

5) How to become an active bystander

6) Identifying toxic traits within masculinity & redefining strength 

7) Mental health and wellbeing

As of 2023, "It's a Man's Issue" holds a contract delivering it’s message to James Cook University college students and with the Townsville City Council who are supporting its delivery to non-for-profit community organisations. The presentation content is thanks to the help of the JCU Respect Team and Adair Donaldson from Donaldson Law.

Our partner organisations include:

Project Speak Up!

Project Speak Up! is a collective of women wanting to make a meaningful impact in our community to improve the lives and safety of women and children and to make Townsville a more liveable city.

ZONTA

Zonta Club of Townsville Metro Inc. was charted in 2004 and is a member of ZONTA international.

Zonta envisions a world where women’s rights are recognised as human rights and every woman is able to reach her full potential. They advocate for equality, education and an end to child marriage and gender based violence.

Zonta expands opportunities for women and girls through local and international education programs and service projects.

Over 5,000 university and high school students participated in educational sessions during 2023. From surveys conducted after each session, “It’s a Man’s Issue” has found that:

1) Over 90% of students say they have not had a talk like it.

2) Over 95% of students think it was a conversation they needed and found it beneficial.

3) Over 90% of students found that the workshop challenged their own beganious, attitudes and beliefs.