In 2026, PreventX returns as an in-person event with an online component, combining the energy of in-person connection with the accessibility of virtual engagement.

Hosted by Safe and Equal, PreventX is one of the largest gatherings of professionals working to prevent family and gender-based violence in Australia. Since 2019, it has brought together hundreds of practitioners from across the country to share insights, strategies and learnings on how to build momentum for long-term change.

In 2026, we’re coming together again with a renewed focus: What stories of impact are we seeing in our work? And how can we use storytelling to make our work possible?

Conference format

Two-day in-person event, Tuesday 24 to Wednesday 25 March, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre MCEC) with a livestream option.
Plus, half a day for online workshops on Thursday 26 March.

What to expect

Whether you’re new to this space or deeply embedded in prevention, PreventX is an opportunity to:

Hear directly from practitioners, communities, advocates and grassroots initiatives across the country.

Build stronger connections and expand your network.

Share the change you’re seeing and be part of shaping what comes next.

Conference goals

Our hope for PreventX 2026 is that participants will: 

Feel affirmed, inspired, bold and energised.

Have tangible information and tools to take action to continue to build momentum and support.

Develop connections to work together more often and effectively.

Who is PreventX for?

This conference is designed for anyone working to prevent family and gender-based violence who want to better understand and connect with prevention efforts.

Ticket Types

Details about ticket types and availability are provided when selecting your tickets. Please note: In-person and livestream tickets can only be sold for the two days and not separately.

Early bird ticket cost:
- Two day in-person ticket: $638.00 (incl GST)
Advance ticket cost:
- Two day in-person ticket: $748.00 (incl GST)
Full price ticket cost:
- Two day in person-ticket: $880.00 (incl GST)
Livestream ticket cost:
- Livestream Ticket (includes both days): $264.00 (incl GST)
Online workshop (26 March):
- Online workshop only (limited capacity): $165 (incl GST)

👉 Learn more about the conference here.

Safe and Equal acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Some important information to note before you proceed with registering:

At Safe and Equal we collect some personal data about you, and we acknowledge that this information is personal and can be sensitive. We want to assure you that Safe and Equal treats data privacy and security as our utmost priority. For more information on our data storage and management policies, please view our Privacy Policy here.

Safe and Equal are committed to ensuring that our events are inclusive, welcoming, and culturally safe for all individuals and believe everyone has the right to freely express who they are.

Only questions marked with an asterisk are compulsory. We have included additional and non-mandatory questions in the personal demographic section to support you in feeling represented when undertaking the registration process for this event. Some of these questions are related to your gender identity, pronouns and whether you have any access and support needs. Collecting this data allows us to get to know a little more about you and understand the reach and impact of our work, as well as what services and support you may need to have the best experience at this event.

At Safe and Equal we use de-identified information in our reporting for compliance and funding, and to monitor, and evaluate our programs.

If you have any questions, want to raise something with us or want to amend your information in this data collection process, please feel free to get in touch with us via prevention@safeandqual.org.au and note ‘PiP Network event’ in the subject line.

Evaluation

Following the event, there will be an evaluation survey emailed to all attendees. We ask that you please complete this survey so that we can understand what worked well, how we could improve in the future, and other topics and activities that could support you in your practice.

Contact the host of PreventX 2026: Stories for Change