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Check out our latest resource 'Engaging Men from Multicultural and Faith-Based Communities in Primary Prevention': https://lnkd.in/gS96e4mP For gender equality and violence prevention activities to be effective, they need to engage everyone, this includes men and boys from multicultural and faith-based communities. By addressing barriers to engagement, highlighting the benefits of prevention activities, and consulting with communities to build trust and capacity, prevention practitioners can support men from multicultural and faith-based communities to meaningfully participate in primary prevention. This resource was developed by the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health and Safe and Equal. Our new resource brings together lessons from members of the Connecting Communities network and existing evidence about engaging men from multicultural and faith-based communities in primary prevention initiatives. #PrimaryPrevention #FamilyViolence #Multicultural #PublicHealth

A message from Djirra CEO Antoinette Braybrook AM: One year ago today, the Voice to Parliament referendum delivered a message loud and clear. 6.2 million people across this country stood with us in the YES. This was a powerful moment for our people, and one we KNOW will lead to change. While the outcome is not what we had hoped for, Djirra is not deterred. Djirra REMAINS in the YES because Aboriginal women and their children deserve better. We remain loud, proud and unapologetic in our fight for a self-determined future where Aboriginal women and their children are safe, heard and thriving in culture and identity. For 65,000 years, our people have been the world’s most resilient culture. We have stayed the distance since invasion, and we will not STOP. WE are committed to the principles of the Uluru Statement - Voice, Treaty, Truth. Djirra invites you, our supporters, to stand and walk with us to bring the change that all the people in our country so deserve. We INVITE YOU to listen to Aboriginal women, amplify our voices, share our calls. And we INVITE YOU TO BE A PART OF DJIRRA’S STORY now and into the future. You can do this by making a donation via https://lnkd.in/gmARCDZ to support Aboriginal women’s SELF DETERMINATION. We INVITE YOU to join us and back in our calls for government investment in supporting us to realise our vision for Victoria’s first Aboriginal Women’s Centre. Walk with Djirra in the YES. Aboriginal women and their children deserve better. #VoiceTruthTreaty #AboriginalWomensLivesMatter #YES #UluruStatement

Last Friday we held a purposeful morning tea to reflect on the implications of our new report Foundations for Action, as well as celebrating our collective wins, and discussing how we can continue strengthening our efforts in primary prevention of family and gender-based violence. The Foundations report examines the landscape of the primary prevention workforce in Victoria, offering comprehensive insights into the diverse range of organisations, practitioners and activities involved. Created in collaboration with key stakeholders, the report offers valuable insights into workforce needs and presents strategic considerations to strengthen and grow this workforce into the future. Thank you to our brilliant speakers: Stephanie Lusby PhD, Respect Victoria; Jackson Fairchild; Wei Leng Kwok, WLK Consulting; and Malavika Kadwadkar, Women's Health in the South East. Thank you also to Meghan Cooper, Safe and Equal for moderating; and Maria Dimopoulos and Marina Carman, Safe and Equal for opening the event. 🔗 Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dnR4kmUq

📢 We're hiring (x3)! These are the roles: ➕ Evidence and Data Lead ➕ Program Officers (x2) Join us in setting up and delivering a new program of work looking to grow our understanding of specialist domestic and family violence service access and impact across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria. This is a brand-new body of work and we’re looking for three ambitious people based across these jurisdictions. This is a complex, collaborative sense-making program, with qualitative and quantitative data collection, synthesis and analysis, as well as broad and deep engagement with people who’ve sought DFV service support and people who provide it. If you are interested in any of these roles but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position. At Safe and Equal we celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us. Applications close at 9:00am, 21st October. 🔗 Apply today https://lnkd.in/eciRpy4x #Hiring #FamilyViolenceJobs #EndFamilyViolence [Alt text caption: We're hiring! The National DFV Measurement Program: Evidence and Data Lead, Program Officers x2. *Seeking candidates based in Victoria, South Australia or the Northern Territory, for hybrid remote and office-based work. Learn more and apply at safeandequal.org.au}

We are thrilled to announce the formal launch of the Family Violence Sexual Violence (FVSV) Knowledge Hub at the OPEN: Outcomes Practice Evidence Network pre-Symposium Session. The FVSV Knowledge Hub is a cross-peak partnership between Safe and Equal, No to Violence, Sexual Assault Services Victoria, and the Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare. This session will spotlight cutting-edge research and practice-based insights from experts in the family violence and sexual violence sectors. Save the date and join us in advancing outcomes for survivors and families.  📅 22 October, 2024 ⏲️ 9:30am to 1:00pm 🎟️ Free 💻 Online 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/g3bRbGd2

Responding to Disclosure in Prevention Learn how to support and respond to disclosures within your work, by building your understanding and skills required to recognise the dynamics and indicators of violence and respond effectively to disclosures. The training will explore different ways to build safety and support within the design and delivery of prevention activities. 📅 20 November, 2024 ⏲️10:00am – 1:00pm 💻 Online via Zoom 🎫 $175 📎 Enrol here: https://lnkd.in/gU2b5R9u

Djirra CEO Antoinette Braybrook AM calls for an urgent investment in Aboriginal specialist family violence organisations’ systems for collecting, recording and reporting data so that there is a more accurate and complete picture of Aboriginal women’s needs and experiences. Relying on ‘official’ statistics distorts reality and too often makes Aboriginal women invisible. "Investing in First Nations data sovereignty is key to keeping Aboriginal women visible and it is not negotiable when it comes to our self determination” Antoinette Braybrook AM. Read Djirra’s full update on the release of the Australian Institute of Criminology research into homicides of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women here: https://lnkd.in/ghzPJaHy

(Due to demand, we've opened up more in-person tickets!) This is your last chance to join us this friday for a meaningful morning to reflect on primary prevention. Join us either online or in-person this Friday 11 October for a morning tea that brings together the primary prevention workforce and PiP Network for a casual yet purposeful gathering. Hear from a panel of leaders about Safe and Equal’s new Foundations for Action report, which provides fresh insights into Victoria’s primary prevention landscape, highlighting the diversity of organisations and dedicated practitioners involved. Come along to engage with a range of speakers, share your experiences, and learn about upcoming PiP events and resources for 2025! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d_Y9wefj Friendly reminder that this event will be a hybrid event, with limited places available for face-to-face (until booked out). [Image alt text: A pink and grey tile reading "Safe and Equal: PiP in Conversation, Strengthening the Primary Prevention Workforce across Victoria event. Friday 11 October, 2024, safeandequal.org.au."]

📢 Join us on the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 22 November at 11am at Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace) and help create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. Plan ahead - make some signs and stock up on sunscreen! Bring your family, friends, workmates and dogs! Everyone is welcome at the Walk! 🌈 🐶 👫 👬 If you aren’t able to make the Walk, plan one in your area, or share your thoughts on social media. Remember to tag us and use the hashtags #WhyWeWalk #WAFV2024. 🏡 📱 🧡 Join the Facebook event here: https://bit.ly/3Nf2Dfv 🔗 [Alt: Cream, orange, purple, dark green, light green background. Text in alternating colours of white, lilac, cream and dark green reads: "Join the Walk Against Family Violence".]

Hear Tania Farha, CEO at Safe and Equal, and survivor advocates share stories and practical tips on how workplaces can effectively address family violence. A supportive workplace can be a lifeline for someone experiencing abuse.