We can all help to prevent family violence by creating a
community where all people are safe, respected and equal.
To stop family violence, we need strong systems that support
people who have experienced violence, and processes that hold people who use
violence to account.
We also need change across all parts of society –
governments, organisations, businesses, community groups, the media, sports
clubs, schools and individuals – to promote gender equality and respectful relationships.
The majority of family violence is perpetrated by men
against women and children. There are also significant rates of family violence
against LGBTIQA+ people. This is why promoting gender equality is so important.
We must foster a society where women and gender-diverse people are seen
as equal to men and experience respect, safety and equality.
We are working to increase gender
equality and create safe and inclusive cultures across our workplace, our
services and programs, and in our community.
We also participate in campaigns to raise awareness about
family violence and to promote respectful relationships. To learn about these
campaigns and how you can be involved, see our campaigns and projects page.
We have been working on family
violence prevention for a decade and was a leading member of the G21 region Strategic Plan for Preventing and Addressing Violence Against Women and Children 2016-2020.
Building on this plan, we are now a partner in the G21 region Respect 2040 plan to promote gender equality and end violence against women.
Useful resources
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