2024 16 Days of Activism
Mildura Rural City Council is proudly partnering with local agencies and groups to support the global 16 Days of Activism initiative.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign led annually by UN Women.
It runs every year from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day). During the 16 Days of Activism, communities around the world join the call to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
In 2024, Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal are working together to support local community engagement with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Mildura Rural City Council has been funded under Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism grassroots initiative.
Find out more and get involved by visiting www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence
With support and funding from local partners Respect Victoria & Safe and Equal, numerous opportunities have been created for you to take action by local and regional organisations. Find out more below:
Wed 20 Nov - A conversation with Matt and Sarah Brown - sharing their journey to healing
Wednesday 20 November 2024
1pm to 3pm Powerhouse Place
Register HERE
Tues 26 Nov - Exploring Men's Role in Building Respect and Equality
Exploring Men’s Role in Building Respect & Equality: Together We Can Change the Story Webinar
Tuesday 26 November 2024
10am - 11.30am Online
Register HERE
Tues 26 Nov - Bystander Training for Sporting Clubs
Bystander Training for Sporting Clubs
Tuesday 26 November 2024
6.30 - 8pm Powerhouse Place
By Monique Keel, Red Consulting
Dinner included
Register HERE
Wed 27 Nov - Sunraysia Turns Orange Day
Sunraysia Turns Orange Day
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Sporting clubs, schools, businesses and Individuals are invited to support the campaign
Resources & ideas HERE
Wed 27 November - It's Great to be Me Story Time
It’s Great to be Me Story Time
Ouyen Kindergarten - All welcome
Wednesday 27 November
10.30am
Stories, song, dance and craft
Details HERE
Wed 27 Nov - Lunch and Learn – Identify and Respond to Family Violence Webinar
Lunch and Learn – Identify and Respond to Family Violence Webinar
Wednesday 27 November 2024
12.30pm - 1.30pm Online
By Safe and Equal
Register HERE
Thurs 28 Nov - It's Great to be Me Story Time
It’s Great to be Me Story Time
Mildura Library
Stories, song, dance and craft.
Thursday 28 November 2024
9.30am - 10.30am
Details HERE
Sat 30 Nov - It's Great to be Me Story Time
It’s Great to be Me Story Time
Merbein Library
Stories, song, dance and craft.
Saturday 30 November 2024
11am to 12pm
Details HERE
Sat 30 Nov - Orange Community Swim Day
Orange Community Swim Day
Mildura Waves Aquatic Centre
Each swim will support local families impacted by Violence
Saturday 30 November 2024
1pm to 4pm
Mon 2 Dec - Family Violence & the Workplace Panel Discussion Livestream
Family Violence & the Workplace Panel Discussion Livestream
Monday 2 December 2024
10:30am - 12pm Online
By WIRE
Register HERE
Mon 2 Dec - INVEST in her future Panel Discussion livestream
INVEST in her future Panel Discussion livestream
Monday 2 December 2024
12.30pm – 2pm Online
By WIRE
Register HERE
Tues 3 Dec - Beyond #TeachUsConsent: Building a Consent Culture in Secondary Schools Webinar
Beyond #TeachUsConsent: Building a Consent Culture in Secondary Schools Webinar
Tuesday 3 December 2024
3.30pm – 4.15pm Online
Register HERE
Wed 4 Dec - Challenging LGBTQIA+ Resistance Workshop
Challenging LGBTQIA+ Resistance Workshop
With Daniel Witthaus Rural Pride Australia
Wednesday 4 December 2024
9.30am – 12pm Powerhouse Place
Register HERE
Sat 7 Dec - It's Great to be Me Story Time
It’s Great to be Me Story Time
Red Cliffs Library
Stories, song, dance and craft.
Saturday 7 December 2024
11am – 12pm
Details HERE
Do these FREE online eLearn courses
Introduction to Gender Equality eLearn
Introduction to Gender Equality eLearn
Free self-paced eLearn Course
Increase your understanding of gender equality, inequality and its impacts.
Register HERE
Men as Allies eLearn
Men as Allies eLearn
Free Self-paced eLearn Course
Explore allyship & start your ally journey
Register HERE
Introduction to the Prevention of Gender Based Violence eLearn
Introduction to the Prevention of Gender Based Violence eLearn
Free Self-paced eLearn Course
Learn about gender based violence, what causes it and how to prevent it.
Register HERE
Apply a Gender Lens eLearn
Apply a Gender Lens eLearn
Free Self-paced eLearn Course
Learn why gender matters in the workplace, what a gender lens is and how to apply it at work.
Register HERE
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