How can I help?
Action we can all take to help prevent domestic and family violence in our community.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This annual international United Nation’s campaign runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
A number of community groups will be hosting events during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Download the full program of community events here.
Seeds of Hope
Join us in a special tree planting event in an act of solidarity and support for victims of domestic and family violence as part of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Help plant 350 native trees and groundcovers, such as she-oak trees - a vital food source for the endangered glossy black cockatoo.
Date: Wednesday, 4 December
Time: 7.30-9am
Location: Point Cartwright Reserve, Buddina
#OrangetheWorld
Be There app
Do you want to know what to say? Or how to ‘be there’ for a loved one, a friend or even a stranger who is in an unhealthy, toxic or abusive relationship?
Be There, is a free app giving you access to tools that support you to help someone who is experiencing domestic or family violence.
Learn more about coercive control. Understand what you can say (safely and respectfully) to the person who is using, or experiencing violence. Journal your thoughts and set reminders.
Importantly, the app encourages you to practice self-care. Because we know that supporting someone through domestic violence is hard.
Download the Be There app
DV Safe Phone
DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence. These 'Safe Phones' provide a lifeline to call for help when it is needed most.
You can donate any spare or unused phones you have lying around at home.
For donation locations or for more information visit the DV Safe Phone website.
Understanding gender equality
Gender equality is the starting point for ending violence against women.
Gender inequality has a strong relationship with domestic and family violence.
Domestic and family violence is a gendered issue due to the overwhelming perpetration of this violence by men towards women and children throughout the world.
Addressing gender inequality, by promoting equal and respectful relationships starts to address one of the main drivers of domestic violence.