During the 16 Days of Activism – and beyond – it’s important to let your community know where they can find further support. There are many specialist services that can provide culturally safe and relevant support. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Make sure you have the Support Services poster displayed and available as a handout.
At a minimum, display the contact details for Safe Steps: Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre.
If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 000 and ask for the police.
If you anticipate your event may be triggering for attendees, consider engaging specialist counselling services to attend and be available during and after the event.
Remember your self-care
Self-care is a priority and necessity – not a luxury. If you find yourself feeling down, depleted, or irritable you may need to take some time out. There are lots of ways you can do this, including:
- Reach out to someone. This could be a family member, trusted friend or colleague, your manager, a counsellor, or another support person, including the support services below.
- Find a way to rest and recharge. Have some time with no goals – spend time reading, take a day off, spend some time outside, see your friends, take a nap... whatever helps you reenergise.
- Play – have fun and do things that make you laugh. This might look like playing with children and pets, creative activities, watching a favourite movie.
Learn more:
- Support for Professionals – 1800RESPECT
- Supporting Wellbeing for Prevention Practitioners in Multicultural and Faith-based Communities – Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health and Safe and Equal
- Family violence workforce health, safety and wellbeing guide – Family Safety Victoria