So why is gender equity important?

1. How many Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15? a. 1 in 3 b. 1 in 5 c. 1 in 10 2. How many Australian women experienced physical and/or sexual abuse BEFORE the age of 15? a. 1 in 10 b. 1 in 6 c. 1 in 5

Answers are on page 12. (don’t peek!) 3. What age group do you think experience higher rates of physical and sexual violence? a. 18-24 b. 25-40 c. 41-60 d. 61+ 4. How many women are hospitalised for assault injuries perpetrated by a spouse/ domestic partner? a. 10 per month b. 10 per week c. 10 per day

Source: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/personal-safetyaustralia/ 2016#about-the-personal-safety-survey

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Gender equity affects us all in a number of ways! It affects us in ways that we may be conscious of and many ways that we may not be aware of. Gender based violence is an ongoing issue and demands for change of the status quo, continue to grow loudly and clearly #EnoughisEnough #March4Justice