TW: frequent reference to rape and sexual assault occurring throughout this episode 

This episode is a continuation of the consent series, in which our co-hosts Alysha and Hannah discuss consent in the current context. This episode explores current laws around consent and coercion in Australia; some of the impacts of rape culture and the way it influences cultural beliefs and myths about consent. 

If you would like to contact Alysha and Hannah to ask questions or suggest future topics please find them on Instagram @heretofckspiderspodcast or via email at heretofckspiders@gmail.com.

Useful resources:

Podcasts:

Sex & Consent Podcast by Dr Mardi Wilson & Lizzy Keen - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-consent/id1611951851

There's No Place Like Home by Future Women podcast, hosted by Tarang Chawla - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/theres-no-place-like-home-by-future-women/id1608086343

The Trap Podcast by Victorian Womens Trust, hosted by Jess Hill - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-trap/id1560577414

Books:

Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee- https://www.booktopia.com.au/eggshell-skull-bri-lee/book/9781760295776.html

Docu-series/Media:

See What You Made Me Do - SBS - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/see-what-you-made-me-do

You Can't Ask That - Domestic Violence - ABC - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/4/video/LE1817H001S00

Daniel Sloss "X" on HBO - https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/scots-comedian-daniel-sloss-shares-23688472

Articles/Webpages for further information re: 

Hannah Clarke 

https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/relationships/article/2021/04/27/coercive-control-legislation-could-have-saved-hannahs-life-sue-and-lloyd-clarke

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-21/qld-hannah-clarke-children-inquest-death-domestic-violence/100913608

Statistics re sexual and physical violence in Australia 

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/domestic-violence/family-domestic-sexual-violence-australia-2019/contents/summary

If this episode has brought up any concerns for you or you would like further support and information, please contact your local health professionals or use the below crisis numbers:

Lifeline

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www.lifeline.org.au

Beyondblue

1300   224 636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Kids   Helpline

1800   55 1800

www.kidshelpline.com.au

SANE   Australia

1800   187 263

www.sane.org

Headspace

1800   650 890

www.headspace.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Emergency  Services

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