Lunch and Learn - Take Action Together for Gender Equality and a Safer Mallee

This FREE one-hour Lunch and Learn webinar will empower you and your organisation with knowledge and simple actions that will help create gender equality and prevent violence against women and children in our lives and in our communities.

The Mildura Local Government Area has the highest rate of family violence in Victoria and the highest rate where children are present*.  Last year, 77% of victims of intimate partner violence in our community were female*.

It is too often a hidden crisis, but the causes are well understood and there are preventative actions we can all do something about every day.

That is why a coalition of local services have joined efforts and resources to bring this simple yet powerful opportunity to people and organisations across the Mallee during the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence #16DaysMallee.

We can change the story and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected.


Details

Date:  Wednesday 29th November (online via zoom)

Time:  12.30pm to  1.30pm - Our presenter Shannon will stay online afterwards for any questions.

Suggestion: We encourage organisations to use this easy and free opportunity to take action during the 16 Days of Activism by encouraging staff to register or bringing them together for this webinar over lunch with some catering.

You will learn:

• What the often unknown causes of violence against women and girls are.
• Why gender equality is key to preventing violence against women and girls.
• What gender and gender equality is.
• How taking action in the workplace can help create a more equal and just community.
• Gobal evidence and Victorian examples.
• What you/your organisation can do!

Who is this for?

Anyone who identifies with the following statements:

• I don't know much about gender equality or preventing violence against women but I'm open to learning.
• I want violence against women and kids to stop but I'm not sure what I can do.
• I'd like my organisation and staff to understand and do more about this issue.
• Why do people talk about gender equality, aren't things in Australia pretty equal?
• I could do with a refresher on gender equality and violence prevention.
  
• I get the basics, but I want to go deeper in my understanding. Additional sources and ideas for action would be great.

Webinar Facilitator

Shannon (Shan) Harmer (she /her) Workplace Equality Lead at the Equality Institute

Shan is a dynamic and experienced facilitator who has spent the last 15 years working with organisations, governments, INGOs and humanitarian actors in gender equality and addressing violence against women and girls. Shan provides technical advice, training, and support for public entities across Victoria to support them to strengthen their own capacity in gender equality. Shannon has a Master in International & Community Development and is currently completing her PhD on conflict-related violence against women in Papua New Guinea Highlands.

For information about this webinar contact:

Toni Mottram at Mildura Rural City Council - email toni.mottram@mildura.vic.gov.au or Ph 5018 8100   

This local initiative against violence is brought to you by:

Mildura Rural City Council

Sunraysia Community Health Services

Mallee Accommodation and Support Services

Mallee Family Violence Executive

Mildura Base Public Hospital

Mallee Family Care

Anglicare

Gender Equity Action Sunraysia

Respect Victoria

Safe and Equal

If you or someone you know needs help contact

• If in immediate danger call Police 000
• 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), available 24 hours. National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
  
• Safe Steps 1800 015 188, available 24 hours.  Victorian crisis support for women and children.
  
• Rainbow Door (1800 729 367) is a free service for all LGBTIQ+ people in Victoria, their friends, family and peers.
• Yarning Safe and Strong (1800 959 563) is a free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
  

Acknowledgement

This event takes place on the lands of the First People of the Millewa Mallee. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and celebrate and respect their continuing cultures and acknowledge the memories of their ancestors.

* Latest crime data by area | Crime Statistics Agency Victoria