Introduction to Bystander Action (29 Nov)

This workshop is open to community members in the Mildura Region.

Build your confidence to help prevent problematic behaviours and gender based violence in the Mildura Region.

This two hour workshop will cover:

• A brief overview of gender equality, inequality and its impact on all of us.
• The link between gender inequality and gender-based violence.
• The Bystander Effect - how “doing something” to support others, even a small act, can have a big impact.
• How to be an Active Bystander – safe and appropriate actions you can take to interrupt harmful behaviours like sexism, sexual harassment and attitudes that justify, excuse, blame or trivialise gender based violence.

What is an active bystander?

An active bystander is a person who decides to take action to help other people when they hear about or see sexist or sexually harassing behaviour. An active bystander can be a friend, family member, colleague or stranger. When an active bystander takes action to help someone else they send a message that gender based violence is everyone’s business and that everyone has a positive role to play in eliminating it.

Who should attend this workshop?

Community members in the Mildura Region are invited to attend this free workshop.

We encourage people from all parts of our community to join in eg community groups, sporting organisations, faith organisations, businesses and more.

This a partnership for the 16 Days of Activism 2021 by:

Women’s Health Loddon Mallee

Gender Equity Action Sunraysia

Mildura Rural City Council



Please note: Places are limited to 25 - so please keep the workshop details to your calendar and let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend.