Gender Equality & Preventing Family Violence

Last updated May 11, 2023

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Campaigns

Today's Dad - A Level Playground Campaign

Celebrating the role that dads and male caregivers play in raising happy, healthy children!

Today's Dad - A Level Playground Campaign
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Together for Respect at Home campaign

Local partnership mobilises to spread 'Respect at Home and in Our Community' messages.

Together for Respect at Home campaign
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Community Mobilisation

Taking it Step by Step Mentoring Women Program Yarra Ranges 2020-21

"It's such a wonderful program. I am so glad to be part of it" - Program participant

Taking it Step by Step Mentoring Women Program Yarra Ranges 2020-21
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Strengthening Women in Melbourne's Outer East 2018-2020

Promoting girl's and women's independence and decision making.

Strengthening Women in Melbourne's Outer East 2018-2020
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Strengthening Women in the Yarra Valley 2016-2017

A strategy for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.

Strengthening Women in the Yarra Valley 2016-2017
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Matter of Respect

Community led project to address the gendered drivers of violence against women.

Matter of Respect
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Modelling Respect and Equality (MoRE) Yarra Ranges

A unique model for social change.

Modelling Respect and Equality (MoRE) Yarra Ranges
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The Gender Equality Clothesline Project

Community houses supporting local action on gender equality.

The Gender Equality Clothesline Project
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Generating Equality and Respect (GEAR) Program

Preventing violence against women before it occurs.

Generating Equality and Respect (GEAR) Program
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Healesville Women 4 Women

Connecting and empowering women living and working in Healesville.

Healesville Women 4 Women
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Women Leading Change Forum 2018

Advancing gender equality and women in leadership in the Eastern Region.

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Early Years & Young People


Early Years

Level Playgroup & Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne)

Delivering a gender equality themed playgroup to Chinese families in Manningham.

Level Playgroup & Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne)
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Ways to Play

Encouraging children to play in fun ways, free from gender stereotypes.

Ways to Play
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Level Playgroup Facilitators Guide

Promoting gender equality and respectful relationships while breaking down gender stereotypes.

Level Playgroup Facilitators Guide
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Men as Caregivers poster series

Challenging rigid stereotypes around gender roles and masculinity.

Men as Caregivers poster series
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'You Can't Be What You Can't See' Gender Equity Poster Series for Early Years

A poster series to promote gender equity in the Yarra Ranges.

'You Can't Be What You Can't See' Gender Equity Poster Series for Early Years
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Gender Equity Resource Tub Project

Promoting gender equality and respectful relationships in early childhood services.

Gender Equity Resource Tub Project
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Health Professionals Working with Babies and Young Children

Ways to promote gender equality in your practice.

Health Professionals Working with Babies and Young Children
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New and Expecting Parents and Caregivers guide

How to break down gender stereotypes.

New and Expecting Parents and Caregivers guide
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No Limitations: A guide for early years educators

Promoting gender equality in early childhood settings with practical tools, tips and resources.

No Limitations: A guide for early years educators
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Level Playground

Ideas and activities for learning, reading and playing that are not limited to gender.

Level Playground
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Young People

Leaders For Change Program 2022

A group for young people passionate about gender equality and respect.

Leaders For Change Program 2022
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Young Leaders - Let’s Take Action for Gender Equality and Respect

Engaging primary school students to become gender equality ambassadors within their school community.

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iMatter - Youth Leadership Program

Changing societal attitudes and behaviours and actively address violence against women.

iMatter - Youth Leadership Program
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Ambassadors for Gender Equality & Respect

Engaging young people as local change makers within their school community.

Ambassadors for Gender Equality & Respect
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F2BM

Online Connections with Gender Equity Program Free to Be Me

Making gender equity training easier to access for early childhood educators.

Online Connections with Gender Equity Program Free to Be Me
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Free to Be Me - 2022 Update

Promoting gender-equitable practices and spaces where children learn, play and grow.

Free to Be Me - 2022 Update
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F2BM Spaces and Play Leader Project

Assessing gender equitable spaces in the school environment.

F2BM Spaces and Play Leader Project
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Free to Be Me (F2BM) program

Improving gender equity in early childhood centres.

Free to Be Me (F2BM) program
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Free to Be Me (F2BM) - Book Review Tool

An online tool to help select books that challenge gender stereotypes.

Free to Be Me (F2BM) - Book Review Tool
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GE Books & Storytime

Books for Pre-School, Primary and Secondary School Aged Children

Supporting gender equity and inclusion.

Books for Pre-School, Primary and Secondary School Aged Children
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Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes - Early Years

A picture book list promoting positive gender equality messages.

Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes - Early Years
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Stories Beyond Stereotypes - Middle Years

A book list featuring real and imaginary characters who follow their own path, unconstrained by gender stereotypes.

Stories Beyond Stereotypes - Middle Years
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Big Dreams Colouring Book

Illustrations that encourage children to be free to follow their dreams.

Big Dreams Colouring Book
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Gender Equity Storytime

Storytelling sessions as part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign.

Gender Equity Storytime
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Children's Picture Booklist

Promoting gender equality and challenging gender stereotypes.

Children's Picture Booklist
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HOPE

A story book for children experiencing family violence.

HOPE
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Faith Based

Inner East Faith Leaders Unite for Safety and Respect

Building the capacity of faith communities to prevent violence against women.

Inner East Faith Leaders Unite for Safety and Respect
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Gender Equality

Champions of Change

FVREE and Nadrasca working together to deliver ‘Champions of Change’ to people living with a disability.

Champions of Change
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Partnerships strengthen opportunities for meaningful health promotion in schools

The benefit of collaboration to improve health and wellbeing in schools

Partnerships strengthen opportunities for meaningful health promotion in schools
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ECLC’s Consent Workshops

Delivering education sessions related to consent, sex and social media & the law.

ECLC’s Consent Workshops
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Rotary Club of Box Hill Central & healthAbility

Advancing Gender Equality within a local service club.

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Strengthening Family Relationships in Australia

Gender Equality Animation for the Hakha Chin, Karen and Zomi communities.

Strengthening Family Relationships in Australia
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The PLEDGE Knox Local Champions for Gender Equality Awards

Acknowledging local community members who have demonstrated leadership by promoting equality.

The PLEDGE Knox Local Champions for Gender Equality Awards
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Early Years

Learnings from Respectful Relationships Education during COVID-19

How can we keep primary prevention on the agenda?

Learnings from Respectful Relationships Education during COVID-19
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Baby Makes 3 program

Promoting equality in relationships and supporting families to thrive.

Baby Makes 3 program
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Financial Literacy

My Money

Building financial literacy and confidence for women in Melbourne's East.

My Money
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Money Talks

Online financial wellbeing sessions for women.

Money Talks
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Messaging for Gender Equality

Framing Gender Equality Messaging Guide

Highlighting the most effective way to present gender equality messages.

Framing Gender Equality Messaging Guide
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Framing Gender Equality Tip Sheets

Guiding effective messaging for gender equality initiatives.

Framing Gender Equality Tip Sheets
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LGBTQI+

'(Re)shaping Respect - LGBTIQ young people talk healthy, equal relationships’ research report & ‘Step Up - Practice Guide’

Elevating the voices of young queer people and exploring their distinct understanding of equal and respectful relationships.

'(Re)shaping Respect - LGBTIQ young people talk healthy, equal relationships’ research report & ‘Step Up - Practice Guide’
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Media & the Arts

Baby Makes 3 video

Challenging gender stereotypes and the social norms associated with parenting.

Baby Makes 3 video
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Movie list celebrating gender and gender equality

Expanding our understanding.

Movie list celebrating gender and gender equality
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Beyond the Studio project

Advocating for women’s inclusion, visibility and safety through public art.

Beyond the Studio project
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'My Gender Equal Future’ graphic design competition

Imagining a gender equal world.

'My Gender Equal Future’ graphic design competition
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Speaking Out Program

Advocacy to end family violence and sexual assault.

Speaking Out Program
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Busting the Myths to Change the Story

Personal experiences of gender inequality and violence.

Busting the Myths to Change the Story
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Powerful Stories

Celebrating women in Manningham through a series of videos.

Powerful Stories
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Voices of Women

Ensuring women's voices are heard in the Yarra Ranges and beyond.

Voices of Women
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16 Days of Activism Campaign - Eastern Region

16 Days Campaign 2022

Women's Health East campaign materials and events.

16 Days Campaign 2022
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16 Days Campaign 2021

Women with disabilities say...#EqualityIs

16 Days Campaign 2021
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16 Days Campaign 2020

16 Ways to Call it Out in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

16 Days Campaign 2020
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16 Days Campaign 2019

#TotesGE Totally for Gender Equality campaign.

16 Days Campaign 2019
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16 Days Campaign 2018

Partnerships that Advance Gender Equality campaign.

16 Days Campaign 2018
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16 Days of Activism Campaign - Northern Region

16 Days of Activism Campaign 2022

Women's Health In the North's campaign materials and events.

16 Days of Activism Campaign 2022
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Open Spaces

Gender Equity walks

Elevating the voices and expertise of local women to create safe and inclusive public spaces.

Gender Equity walks
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Creating Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces for Women

Applying a gendered lens to urban planning.

Creating Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces for Women
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Sport

Inclusive Clubs - Lessons for Success

Findings from the first independent evaluation of the Inclusive Clubs Program.

Inclusive Clubs - Lessons for Success
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Creating a Place for Women in Sport

Helping to identify strengths and opportunities to promote equality.

Creating a Place for Women in Sport
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Call It Out - Be an Active Bystander

Supporting active bystander action in organisational and sporting club settings.

Call It Out - Be an Active Bystander
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Change our Game - AFL Outer East Women in Leadership

Building capacity and encouraging women to step into leadership positions.

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Getting Girls In workshops 2019-2020

Supporting women and girl's participation in football.

Getting Girls In workshops 2019-2020
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Community Leaders United By Sport (CLUBS)

Promoting gender equality in sporting clubs to create more inclusive and welcoming environments.

Community Leaders United By Sport (CLUBS)
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Equality is the Game! Our Codes, Our Clubs

Changing the story to promote gender equality.

Equality is the Game! Our Codes, Our Clubs
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Leading the Change 2019

Promoting positive cultures within sporting clubs in the AFL Outer East.

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Leading the Change 2018

A focus on player's mental health and wellbeing in football and netball clubs across the Outer East.

Leading the Change 2018
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Technology

#MissMakesCode program

Educating and inspiring girls to explore and continue with STEM education.

#MissMakesCode program
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Women online: Intersection of Gender, Tech and Sexism

Examines the prevalence and impacts of cyber violence against women and girls.

Women online: Intersection of Gender, Tech and Sexism
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