Events
April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month stems from the early 1970’s when survivors of sexual violence came together and began to speak out against
March 23, 2023
In the NT, sexual assault is defined as sexual intercourse without consent.
This means that without the other person’s explicit consent, sexual intercourse is sexual assault.
Sexual assault is not part of a normal, healthy relationship.
Sexual assault is not about showing someone you love them or being close to them by force or ignoring non-consent.
Sexual assault is all about gaining power, control and domination by one person over another person.
While the legislation is clear as to how sexual assault can be defined by police, lawyers and courts of law, at Ruby Gaea, we also consider unwanted touching and unwanted attention to be sexual assault.
Free & confidential counselling for women & children (girls and boys from 5 to 17 years) who have experienced sexual assault at any time in their lives
Ruby Gaea is a Women’s Specialist Service and we strive to provide a client focused, trauma informed, best practice service in a non-clinical environment.
As a client-centred, trauma-informed, best practice service, we strive to share our skills and communicate honestly and directly, by providing a range of services in accordance with our unique accredited status.
The history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month stems from the early 1970’s when survivors of sexual violence came together and began to speak out against
Reclaim the Night is women-led event fighting for the right of all women and children to be out on the street and public places without
Ruby Gaea acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands. We pay respect to Elders, past and present and acknowledge the ongoing connection that Aboriginal people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal people as the original custodians of this land.
