16 Days of Activism Webinar 1: Gendered impact of disasters

Join us for a look at the way people are affected differently by disasters based on their gender and other intersecting attributes.

This webinar is open to

• Respect 2040 partners

• Ogranisations or individuals with an interest in the prevention of violence against women

• Organisations involved in disatster preparedness, response and recovery

Keynote Speaker – Dr Sarah Mansfield

Member for Western Victoria and Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens.

A former GP and two-term Councillor for the City of Greater Geelong, Sarah will speak about local extreme weather events and their impacts on people,  through a gender lens.

Respect 20240  Partner presentation – Wimmera and South West Family Violence Partnership (WSWFVP)

Lou Hurley (they/them)-Principal Strategic Advisor with the Wimmera and South West Family Violence Partnership (WSWFVP) and recent trainer with Gender and Disaster Australia.

Lou will discuss why a gender and diversity-centred appoach is critical for disaster relief and recovery planning in the South West, including a focus on LGBTIQA+ responsive disaster planning and response.

Respect 20240  Partner presentation –Meli

Caiolfhionn Eccles (she/her) – Financial Counsellor at Meli
Keelan will explore how financial counsellors can assist after a disaster, supporting people experiencing financial distress due to family violence or unequal access to resources.

Alex Mellert (she/her) – Growth and Partnerships Lead at Meli
Alex will share insights on the role of community service providers in preventing family violence, and how they can support women after a disaster and during recovery.