La Sobremesa
What participants think about La Sobremesa
overview
So far, more than 400 people from more than 50 different countries of origin have played the board-games of “La Sobremesa”!
La Sobremesa is an award-winning, evidence-based and innovative program that uses gamification—board games and a comic book—to engage communities in exploring, reflecting, and creating solutions on the topics of gender equality, healthy relationships, and consent. The program draws inspiration from "la sobremesa," a cherished Spanish and Latin American tradition of informal, meaningful conversations around the table after a meal.
the objectives of la sobremesa
La Sobremesa design and objectives are based on established frameworks, theories, and research. In particular, the Change the Story Framework, the Victorian Gender Equality Action Plan, Pride in Prevention, Intersectionality, the Real Face of Men’s Health, the Man Box Research, and Affirmative Consent Legislation.
The Board Games and Comic Book
Our games were co-designed with the community, field experts, and research. The design process included consultations with the broader community and the LGBTIQ+ community. The games were tested by community members and refined based on expert feedback to ensure relevance and engagement.
Be Part of La Sobremesa!
Workshop Delivery: Latin Stories Australia delivers workshops for the wider community (13+ years). Invite us to your organisation or community to promote gender equality, foster team-building, and support workplace inclusion. Sessions are facilitated by experienced trainers in a relaxed, fun environment. Available in Spanish or English.
Maximum capacity per session: 24 participants.
Social Change Partners Membership: Be part of a network of like-minded organisations! Some of the benefits include access to our board games and comic book through our license-based membership. We’ll train you to facilitate your own workshops.
Supporter: Advocate for La Sobremesa and gain exposure within our community.
INTERESTED? CONTACT US AT LATINSTORIESAUSTRALIA@GMAIL.COM
Impact on Organisations, Schools, and Communities in Australia
1. Promoting Social Responsibility and Organisational Values
Businesses: La Sobremesa offers a unique way for organisations to incorporate gender equality and healthy relationships into their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reinforcing commitments to inclusion, diversity, and community wellbeing.
Schools: The program aligns with Australian Curriculum values, fostering respect, empathy, and social justice while addressing topics like consent and equity, preparing students to become active citizens.
Non for Profits: La Sobremesa supports community organisations in their mission to build inclusive, equitable communities by facilitating important conversations on gender equality, respect and healthy relationships.
2. Alignment with the Australian Curriculum and Workforce Needs
Australian Curriculum: La Sobremesa promotes learning through gamification, supporting social-emotional education, cultural awareness, and personal development while aligning with educational standards.
Relevance to Workplaces and Communities: The program addresses values critical to Australian organisations: diversity, inclusion, and equity. It also helps build teams committed to social change.
3. Encouraging Innovation and Active Reflection
Reflection and Critical Awareness: The evidence-based games foster introspection and dialogue, helping participants challenge biases and develop tools for real-life application in an engaging and accessible way.
Intergenerational Impact: Designed to engage participants of all ages, backgrounds, and roles, the program ensures meaningful participation across diverse groups.
4. Creating Community Impact and Strengthening Organisational Reputation
Building Community Networks: La Sobremesa strengthens connections between businesses, schools, and non-profits, amplifying community impact.
Visibility and Recognition: Participation in the program positions organisations as active contributors to social change, enhancing their reputation with clients, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
5. Sustainable and Scalable Impact
Training and Independence: We offer licensing and training programs, empowering organisations and schools to implement La Sobremesa independently while continuing delivery high-quality workshops.
Cultural and Contextual Adaptability: Our activities are culturally relevant and adaptable to diverse Australian contexts, ensuring relevance across communities.
feedback from organisations and community members
“The students really enjoyed their time with you, meeting you, and learning about the concepts like consent and gender equality. The local government service staff they have been eagerly awaiting these board games for a long time and were keen to see what they were all about! We were really impressed with the resources and with how these games presented new and important content to the young people in a fun and interactive manner. We were all of the opinion that your session was very effective and reinforces how learning can happen while having fun and animated discussions!” — Coonamble Shire
“Our participants felt the game was really fun, engaging, and creative. We loved how it allowed us to hear each other’s stories while learning about consent! The reflection afterward was so powerful. We look forward to collaborating with you in the future!” — Women’s Health East
“Thank you for delivering La Sobremesa. The team enjoyed the games and the conversations it sparked. We’re excited to purchase some board games for our staff and school.” — Wyndham Community & Education Centre
Together, we can drive positive social change! Join the La Sobremesa movement to engage with vital topics like gender equality and healthy relationships.
Interested? Contact us at latinstoriesaustralia@gmail.com
*La Sobremesa won the 2023 ‘People’s Choice” TMRWW awards. - This award celebrates the changemakers leading the way to a better future.
This project was funded by the Victorian Government
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