Big Brother hits the Gong

In Wollongong, an event was organised with the help of student representatives from several high schools in the area.

The aim was to raise young people's awareness about date rape and spiked drinks.

Around 200 Year 9 and 10 students from different high schools attended. The guest speaker for the day was Peter Corbet, winner of the second Big Brother TV series and a Wollongong local.

Drama students from Figtree High School roleplayed a party situation which covered the issues of gender inequity and sexual assault. They used the roleplay to get people talking about the issues as a group.

People then went off into smaller groups to share ideas about what they could do in their own schools to inform other young people about date rape and spiked drinks.

For more information

For more information on community action projects or to find out more about the NSW Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women call 9228 8888 or go to www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/cpd.