16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
Melton City Council is proud to be supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence campaign again in 2022, an international campaign that aims to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
16 Days of Activism starts on 25 November, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day.
Join us for the many activities we have planned for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing family violence, please call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit the 1800RESPECT website .
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger please call 000.
2022 events
Annual Walk Against Family Violence
When: Friday 25 November
Time: 11.30am
Where: Parliament House Melbourne, Spring Street, East Melbourne
For the first time since 2019, the WAFV2022 will be an in-person event and will begin at Parliament House and finish in Carlton Gardens.
If you can't join the Melbourne walk at the Safe Steps WAFV, individual and community walks are encouraged in local areas, particularly in regional and rural communitirs.
Don't forget to register your walk.
Orange Lady Campaign
When: Friday 25 November to Saturday 10 December
Where: Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton &
Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs
16 orange ladies will be divided between the Melton and Caroline Springs Libraries.
These will be surrounded by a display of books on issues around gender equality or family violence.
Exploring Healthy Masculinities Community talks
Workshop 1:
When: Wednesday 30 November
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: ICT Rooms 1 and 2, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs
Book now
Workshop 2:
When: Monday 5 December
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: Combined Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Melton Central Community Centre, 239 Station Rd, Melton
Book now
Join us for a workshop where Jesuit Social Services' "The Men's Project" will talk about the "Man Box" and how to break out of harmful masculine stereotypes. The events are free with light refreshments to be served.
Two topics covered:
- Unpacking the "Man Box" and the impact of gender stereotypes and morns, and the pressure around masculinity
- Exploring and role-modelling healthier masculinity and fatherhood in your community.
Financial Literacy Workshop for Women
When: Thursday 1 December
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton
Entry: Gold Coin Donation
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting and investing.
Speakers
- Good Shepard speaker Christian Unger, A Financial Capability Worker - inspiring women, girls and families to be safe, well strong and connected.
- Energy and Water Ombudsmen Mel Shirley - Managing energy and water bills and what services the Ombudsman can offer .
- Alex Cole Accountant - Income tax returns and other services provided by accountants to manage finances.
Download the Financial Literacy Information Night flyer(PDF, 412KB)
Craftism with Kitiya Palaskas
When: Thursday 8 December
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Where: Melton Library & Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton
Get your craft on and take a stand against gender-based violence. In honour of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, you're invited to join renowned craft-based designer and author Kitiya Palaskas to create your own empowering tot bag! Learn how to use a Cricut machine to design and make your own unique piece to take home.
All materials will be supplied.
Booking essential
More information
If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing family violence, please call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit the 1800RESPECT website.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger please call 000. For more information and to keep up to date with future events, follow Healthy City of Melton on Facebook, contact our Health and Wellbeing Officer via email: socialplanningprojects@melton.vic.gov.au.