These are just a few ideas and tools to help you get started. We encourage you to use as many of these ideas as you like beyond the 16 Days of Activism to help prevent violence against women.
Host an event or activation
Organise an event that engages your community and encourages lasting change.
See how to create a meaningful 16 Days of Activism event, and make sure to make the most of Safe and Equal’s 16 Days of Activism resources.
Add your event to the Victorian 16 Days calendar, coordinated by Safe and Equal, so people know about and can get involved in your event.
Don’t forget to tag us in your social posts so we can see what you’re up to, and share with our communities!
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Share the message on social media
Whether you’re an individual or representing an organisation, social media is a powerful way to share messages about respect and equality.
Check the tips for using our social media assets and learn how to deal with any backlash.
Promote the 16 Days of Activism before and during the campaign
Share posters with local businesses like medical centres, supermarkets, chemists and petrol stations, and organisations like sports clubs and community centres and ask them to join you in spreading the word in your community.
Use the email signature banner and other assets to raise awareness – and encourage your workmates to use it too.
Encourage conversation
Conversations are a meaningful way of exploring important issues. Recognise that conversations happen in different ways.
Connect with Elders, faith leaders, employers, schools, and other leaders in your community and encourage them to lead these discussions too. It might feel awkward to start these conversations. That’s okay! Without talking about it, nothing will change. Use the information from the resources in this toolkit to help inform and guide your conversations.
Join the Walk Against Family Violence
Join the 16th annual Melbourne CBD Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 22 November to help create a Victoria where we are all safe, equal and respected.
This event will mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism in Victoria.
By joining the Walk in solidarity with victim survivors, you can take action to prevent family violence and violence against women.
People of all genders are welcome. Bring your workmates, friends, family, chosen family and dogs.
Come along to the Walk in the Melbourne CBD or plan an event in your local town or community. If you can’t get along to an event, you can walk, wheel or share your thoughts from home on social media.
We need all Victorians to help create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected.
Make sure you tag us in your social posts on the day!
To find out more and share information with your colleagues and community go to the Walk Against Family Violence webpage.