16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Mon 23 Nov, 10am – 11am
Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill

Understanding the Nature of Family Violence

Australia has high rates of gender-based violence despite extensive systemic change over the past decade.

Building an understanding of family violence is an important step towards preventing harm, with early support ensuring they don't endure the ongoing consequences of abuse.

Understanding the Nature of Family Violence is presented by Dr Lata Satyen and is open to all community members and will explore how we can create safer communities for everyone.

Free ticketed event. Bookings essential.

Book on the Libraries website

Our libraries are hosting special Storytime sessions that explore themes of respect, inclusion and positive relationships through age-appropriate stories and activities.

No bookings are required.

Learn more on the Monash Libraries website

Selected group fitness classes at Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre will support the campaign by going orange.

Wear orange, join a class and help raise awareness of respectful and safe communities.

Staff and resources will be available after each class.

Bookings are required.

Book a class on the Active Monash website

You can support the campaign if you can't attend an event.

Visit Respect Victoria to find out how to become an advocate for change and help promote respectful relationships and gender equality in your community.

Find out how to get involved

Monash Civic Centre will be illuminated orange each night throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Orange is the campaign’s global colour, symbolising hope, optimism and a future free from violence against women and girls.

The building will be lit each night from sunset, except 1 December for World AIDS Day.

You can view the lights from Wed 25 Nov until Thu 10 Dec.

Council staff will take part in a Walk Against Violence to show support for a future free from violence against women and girls.

Staff will walk from Monash Civic Centre to Central Reserve, Glen Waverley.

The walk will also raise awareness of the family violence support services available to staff and the wider community.

Community groups and artists can apply for funding to deliver projects that support gender equality and help prevent violence against women.

The Quick Response Grants program provides up to $5,000 for timely projects, programs and creative initiatives.

More information on Quick Response Grants 

For questions, contact the Monash Community Grants Team on monash.grants@monash.vic.gov.au