YACVic Rural Sector Huddle: Masculinity, Misogyny and Young People

YACVic Rural invite youth sector professionals to join us in an online forum to explore Masculinity, Misogyny and Young People - What does masculinity mean to young people today and what happens when harmful ideas take hold? 

What to expect

This session will examine the influences shaping young people’s understanding of masculinity, the rise of misogynistic attitudes and online influences, and the role of the youth sector in responding.

The Rural Huddle creates an opportunity to explore issues impacting young people, communities and youth work practice through a rural and regional lens. New or emerging research and or practice ideas are presented. Workshop discussions are focused on developing and strengthening collective community and place-based responses, that are practical, evidence-informed and grounded in good practice.

Rural Huddles are held three times a year and bring the rural and regional youth workforce together to deep dive into a single issue. Huddles are hosted online, topic based and use interactive formats including presentations, case studies, small and large group discussions to update, inform and connect those attending. Participants are encouraged to attend the full event not just the research and practice updates.

When & Where

• Tuesday Oct 20th 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm

The Rural Huddle will be hosted on Zoom. Register to receive your meeting invite!

Who is presenting

• Professor Steven Roberts, Monash University 

• Ashleigh Colquhoun, Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH)  

• Professor Jennifer Power, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS)

The Rural Huddle will be co-facilitated with a young peer facilitator. Additionally, this event will include two young people who will share their lived experiences and respond to ideas presented by our speakers.

Hosted by YACVic Rural which provides dedicated and targeted advocacy for rural and regional young people and youth sector across Victoria. 

Who should attend

This event is open to anyone who works with rural and regional young people in Victoria, including: 

• local and regional youth services,

• councils and local government youth services,

• education and training providers,

• health, mental health and wellbeing services,

• community and social service organisations,

• family and community support services,

• youth justice (including early intervention, prevention, and community-based services)

• working with marginalised or underrepresented communities, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, migrant or refugee background, disabled, experience with out of home care or justice systems

• regional youth networks and peak bodies

Accessibility and Inclusion

At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions, we would love to hear from you. 

You can email or call us with your access and/or support requirements for this event using the contact information below. 

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Commitment to Child Safety

YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety. 

Contact 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Derm Ryan (he/him), YACVic Rural Manager at dryan@yacvic.org.au.