Allyship in Action: Frameworks for trans and gender diverse inclusion in prevention of gender-based violence initiatives

Zoe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) and Women’s Health In the North (WHIN) invite you to the launch of Allyship in Action: Frameworks for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Initiatives.  

This webinar will explore why inclusion matters, how gender equity and trans justice intersect, and provide actionable strategies to strengthen your programs, partnerships and campaigns.  

Why attend? 

• Understand the key drivers of violence and how they impact trans and gender diverse communities. 

• Learn to identify and challenge transphobia and transmisogyny in prevention work.  

• Access practical tools for inclusive communication, service review and partnership building.  

• Gain confidence in addressing backlash and resistance with evidence-based approaches.  

Who should attend? 

• Primary prevention practitioners  

• Family violence sector workers 

• Policy, communications and leadership teams seeking practical inclusion frameworks 

• LGBTIQA+ community organisations and allies 

Event details: 

Date: Wednesday 4th of March, 2026 

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm 

Platform: Zoom webinar 

Speakers 

Hear from sector leaders who are driving inclusive practice in prevention of gender-based violence: 

• Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

• Starlady (she/her), Director, Zoe Belle Gender Collective 

• Tilly Mahoney (she/her), Health Promotion Program Lead, Women’s Health In the North 

• Ange van den Berg (she/her), CoRE Consultant, Women’s Health Grampians 

• Monique H (she/her), Racial Equity and Inclusion Manager, Switchboard 

This event will be hosted by Carolyn Gillespie (she/her), CEO, Women’s Health In the North 

Accessibility 

Live captions and AUSLAN interpreters will be available.  

This event will be recorded.