Respectful Relationships (Reference 86)
The department is implementing Respectful Relationships across the state through a lead and partner school model. Funding for this initiative is allocated through the Student Resource Package (SRP).
- Schools must use the CASES21 sub-program code for their Respectful Relationships transactions.
- Lead schools CASES21 Respectful Relationships sub-program code is 5215.
- Partner schools CASES21 Respectful Relationships sub-program code is 5216.
Eligibility
Schools with the following school types are eligible for Respectful Relationships funding at a school level:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Primary/Secondary combined
- Specialist
- Language
Funding may be calculated at the Indicative, Confirmed and Revised cycles. Funding is allocated through cash funding.
Funding allocation
Funding for all schools
Funding will support all schools to implement the whole school approach to Respectful Relationships. Schools can use this funding to contribute to:
- higher duties payments to support teachers to lead implementation of Respectful Relationships
- casual relief teachers to support school staff to plan for and participate in Respectful Relationships professional learning.
Funding is allocated based on school type and enrolments.
Small school threshold
- All schools with 200 students or less
Medium school threshold
- Primary, Special and Other: 200.1 to 600 students
- Secondary: 200.1 to 1,200 students
- Primary/Secondary: 200.1 to 900 students
Large school threshold
- Primary, Special and Other: 600.1 students or more
- Secondary: 1,200.1 students or more
- Primary/Secondary: 900.1 students or more
| School size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding rate | $1,500 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
| School size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding rate | $605 | $900 | $1,200 |
Funding for new partner schools
New schools opening in 2024 will receive $4,000 to:
- support the implementation of the whole school approach to Respectful Relationships as a partner school
- participate in local lead and partner school clusters
- participate in Respectful Relationships professional learning.
More information
- Respectful
- Contact your area Respectful Relationships Project Lead and Liaison Officer or email respectful.relationships@education.vic.gov.au for further information or support
Reference 86 of the SRP Guide, providing information on Respectful Relationships funding
Reviewed 24 June 2024