Wodonga Council has developed customised ‘Growing Respectful Relationships’ seedling packets that promote Respect Victoria’s theme, ‘Respect Women: Call it Out’ and provides contact information for supports available within the community.

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Tallangatta, Corryong and Surrounds Family Violence Prevention committees have collaborated with Towong Shire and Wodonga Council to distribute 1000 packets of seeds containing herbs and flowers, plus 24/7 family violence contact numbers, to young people and families in Towong Shire.

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Building on Wodonga Council’s ‘Growing Respectful Relationships’ campaign, Indigo Shire will also be sharing seedling packets with community to promote Respect Victoria’s theme, ‘Respect Women: Call it Out’ and contact information for supports available. Seed packets will be available from Indigo Shire Libraries and Customer Service Centres.

Put yourself in the Mansfield Shire Council’s giant selfie frame on Mansfield’s High Street, and help end violence against women by sharing your photograph on social media.

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Organised by the Corryong and Surrounds Family Violence Prevention Committee. 

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Indigo Shire Libraries have added new books to their shelves for people of all ages, challenging gender stereotypes and roles. Take a look next time you attend your local library.

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The Zonta Club’s Orange Lady, who represents women who have suffered domestic violence, will appear in various locations throughout the Mitchell Shire and online at Zonta Club of Mitchell’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Kilmore and District Hospital will display an exhibition of orange shoes belonging to people of different ages, genders and life situations, with messaging about gender inequality. See the exhibition on the hospital’s Facebook page.

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Staff at Kilmore District Hospital will plant sunflower seeds in the central garden and at home to symbolise that respect is growing at Kilmore Health.

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Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership (LHPCP) will be delivering a webinar to staff to increase understanding of gender equality and build capacity to be able to respond to gender inequities. This event is not open to the public.

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The North Central Review will be publishing a four-page feature on the 16 Days of Activism campaign for distribution in more than 18,000 newspapers across Mitchell, Murrindindi, Macedon and Whittlesea.

Pick up a copy of the paper, or FIND A DIGITAL COPY HERE

Hosted by Mitchell Shire Council, this online community workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to develop their skills to effectively respond to people who are experiencing gender-based violence, social, financial or personal challenges.

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Walk from home or start at the King George Gardens to raise awareness of violence against women in our communities. Wear something orange – a facemask, hat or t-shirt and join in the conversation on social media using #WAFV2020. COVID-safe event.

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Presented by the Gender and Disaster Pod and Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, this panel will explore gender expectations and impacts during disaster, discussing ways we can “call out” gendered norms within the planning, responding and recovery phases of disasters in Victoria.

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At this panel discussion, presented by Women’s Health Goulburn North East and The Wheeler Centre, we’ll explore the ways in which economic issues impact on the daily lives of women, applying an intersectional lens.

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Join Zonta Mitchell and walk from home, in solidarity with victim-survivors of family violence. Wear orange, take a photo and share with Zonta Mitchell on Facebook.

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Register online and then make your plan for the day: walk or wheelchair around the block, go for a walk with a friend, or walk to work or school. Wear orange and share your walk on social media using #WAFV2020 and #WhyWeWalk.

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Join Business Wodonga in this online workshop facilitated by Leisa Clarke at Work Better to explore working in a respectful and flexible organisation, the office of the future, and office cultures in the future.

VISIT THE BUSINESS WODONGA EVENTS PAGE FOR DETAILS

Listen in to UGFM for the discussion about the Collaborative 16 days campaign across Murrindindi and Mitchell Shire focussing on what we can do in our communities to Change the Story of family violence.

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Tune in via Facebook Live for this Step Out Against Violence Albury Wodonga event, featuring guest speakers, a photo wall for socially distanced snaps, giveaways, StepOut merchandise for sale, and the StepOut creation story from Judy Langridge.

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Murrindindi Shire Council is supporting its staff to understand gender-based violence and the things they can do everyday to help prevent it. This event is not open to the public.

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Tune in to 103.9 to hear ‘Talk of the Town’ discuss what the 16 days of Activism campaign is all about, how you can contribute to the prevention of violence against women and learn about events happening throughout our region.

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Staff at Nexus Primary Health will participate in a virtual session celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities and 16 Days of Activism, covering disability rights to safety and respect. This event is not open to the public.

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The Zonta Club of Mitchell will hold  a picnic for members only (due to COVID-19 restrictions). Members will dress in orange, enjoy orange food and drinks, and unveil the new banner – complete with the Zonta Orange Lady! Wave to the Zonta Club if you see them in Broadford.

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Hosted by La Trobe University Wodonga.

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Hosted by Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires, and facilitated by Women’s Health Goulburn North East, this panel discussion and Q&A will focus on the four drivers of violence against women and ways that we can all contribute to gender equity, everyday.

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