The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December and there are a number of local events, walks and webinars taking place across the south-west. Brophy is a proud partner of Respect 2040 and is encouraging the south-west to get involved.
If you’re interested in getting involved, here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up. Visit this link to register for webinars.
Wed 26 Nov, 12pm – Webinar: Gendered Impact of Disasters
Host: Women’s Health & Wellbeing, Barwon South West
Location: Zoom
A look at how disasters affect people differently based on gender and intersecting attributes. Keynote: Dr Sarah Mansfield MP.
Fri 28 Nov, 11.30am – Film Screening + Walk
Host: Orange Door & Warrnambool City Council
Location: James Swan Reserve
Walk against family violence down Liebig Street, followed by a screening of It Starts With Us, featuring Jen Cloher and narrated by Rosie Batty.
Sat 29 Nov, 10am – Walk Against Family Violence
Host: Rotary Hamilton
Location: Hamilton Botanic Gardens
Includes guest speakers, a free sausage sizzle, and support from Victoria Police, WDHS and Southern Grampians Shire. Wear purple or orange.
Tues 2 Dec, 9am – Together We Can: Collective Conversation
Host: Sexual Assault Family Violence Centre
Location: GMHBA Stadium, Moorabool St, South Geelong
A morning of collective conversation covering challenging gender norms, strengthening community connection and positive masculinity.
Wed 3 Dec, 9am – Dhelk Dja Forum
Host: Dhelk Dja supporters
Location: COPACC, Colac
A ticketed professional development forum focused on Aboriginal family violence prevention and response.
Wed 3 Dec, 12pm – Webinar: Engaging Men & Boys
Host: Women’s Health & Wellbeing, Barwon South West
Location: Zoom
Exploring how to involve men and boys as allies in preventing violence against women. Keynote: Jacquie O’Brien (Respect Victoria).
Fri 5 Dec, 10am – Say No 2 Family Violence Community Walk
Host: Glenelg Shire Council, Portland Rotary
Location: Market Square Reserve, Portland
A community walk following a free breakfast at 8.30am. Finishes at Civic Hall with speakers and refreshments.
Wed 10 Dec, 12pm – Webinar: Community Driven Change
Host: Women’s Health & Wellbeing, Barwon South West
Location: Zoom
Learn about everyday actions individuals and communities can take to create respectful cultures and prevent violence.