16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December. This is a global movement to support conversations and highlight the issue of violence against women. It starts with:

• teaching and learning about respectful relationships
• challenging stereotypes
• promoting equality.

Get involved

Join us for 2 free events during the 16 Days of Activism: 

• 3Rs of family violence training (Recognise, Respond, Refer)
• Money Morning Tea

Our women’s health and wellbeing series in Mandarin continues with a free information session on healthy relationships.

Get more information on these events in the What's on section below.

Other events

You can also join a local Walk Against Family Violence: 

• Friday 22 November, 11 am meeting at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace) in Melbourne CBD led by Respect Victora. For details, visit the Walk Against Family Violence 2024 page. 
• Tuesday 26 November, 10:30 am to 1 pm at Lilydale Lake led by Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service. A BBQ lunch and refreshments will be provided. Register to join the walk. 
• Wednesday 27 November, 1:30 pm meeting at Arnold Street entrance to Box Hill Gardens led by Eastern Health. Please wear orange in support of ending gender-based violence. 

Family violence in Boroondara

Family violence takes many forms and occurs across all social groups in the community. Women and children are most commonly the victims and family violence often goes unreported. While physical violence may be the most visible form, other forms of violence and abuse can be equally harmful. 

In the year ending March 2024, a total of 1,019 family violence incidents were reported in Boroondara. 

We’re committed to working with local community organisations and Victoria Police to prevent family violence and stand together with the community on this important issue. 

Respect Victoria 

We’re pleased to support the Respect Victoria ‘Call It Out: Respect Is’ campaign.

By calling out disrespect, sexism and other forms of discrimination early, we can help prevent violence against women and take steps towards a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. 

Find out more on the Respect Victoria website.

In 2024, Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal are working together to support local community engagement with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We’ve received funding from Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism grassroots initiative to support our program of community events. 

Acess support

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on triple zero (000).

Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 Family Violence Response Centre. You can reach them any time of the day or night, every day of the year, on 1800 015 188 or visit safesteps.org.au.

For a full list of support services available, visit our Family violence page.