16 Days of Activism Preventing family against gender-based violence begins violence with all of us November 25 to challenging the December 10, and 2018 behaviours attitudes that lead to it. Calendar of
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When you see someone being sexist, disrespectful, or unsafe towards someone else, call them out with an #OrangeCard.
Albury Wodonga says YES to Equality and Respect: Canapes and Conversation with Phil Cleary Friday, November 23 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Cube Wodonga, $10 per person Bookings: wod.city/PhilCleary Two Cities – One Community initiative (Albury City Council and Wodonga Council) wish to invite: local business leaders and sporting clubs and their representatives to attend this event to learn about the importance of equality and respect. Guest speaker, former VFL footballer Phil Cleary, is a passionate advocate for change in attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate gender inequality. He will share his insights and thoughts on this important topic, its links to violence against women and the role we can all play. A Q and A session will follow with panel members including: •
Phil Cleary – gender equality advocate
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Naomi Bailey - Capacity Building Leaders for gender equity at Women’s Health Goulbourn North East
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Steve Montgomery – Men’s Behaviour Change Co-ordinator at Gateway Health
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Melissa Habermann-Crowe - Project Lead for Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence
Gaye Pattison will MC the evening.
LOVE BiTES Artwork Display Friday, November 23 to Monday, December 10 Wodonga Library, Free LOVE BiTES is a school-based Family Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Program, which has been implemented in Albury and Wodonga high schools. As part of the program, students developed artworks that raise awareness of family violence. These artworks will be utilised for the Albury Wodonga LOVE BiTES Campaign, which will be displayed at the Wodonga Library.
Step Out Albury Wodonga
Saturday, November 24 - 11am to 1.30pm (gather at 10.45am on Swift St), Free Gather on Swift St, Albury (behind Albury Entertainment Centre), march to QEII Square, Dean St, Albury Step Out is a community event, which brings individuals, families and organisations together in a show of strength and support for survivors and people living with or affected by violence. This inclusive community event opens with a march down Dean St, followed by a family-friendly community celebration featuring local artists, entertainment, activities, food stalls and information stalls. Follow the Step Out Against Violence Facebook page for event updates.
‘Walk in my Shoes’ Zonta Display Sunday, November 25 to Monday, December 10 Albury LibraryMuseum, Free The Zonta Club of Albury Wodonga has created a display of survival stories of women from abusive and violent relationships called ‘Walk in my Shoes’. The display celebrates the success of women and acknowledges the courage, strength, bravery and resilience of survivors, and shares their journey. You have the opportunity to add your own written journey (anonymously if you wish) and attend a women’s workshop if interested.
National and Local Family Violence Initiatives Forum Tuesday, November 27, 1pm to 6pm. Afternoon tea provided followed by light refreshments from 5pm. La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga Campus, Main lecture theatre (Building 6) Bookings: To book a ticket got to https://now.latrobe/2yqK2XE Cost: $15, students free This forum focuses on the link between national and local work to end violence against women and their children. National President of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), Ms Christine Craik, keynote address speaks to the work AASW is doing in this space. Presentations by researchers and those involved in local service delivery and prevention will be showcased.
Call it out. Preventing family violence begins with all of us challenging the behaviours and attitudes that lead to it. When you see someone being sexist, disrespectful, or unsafe towards someone else, call them out with an #OrangeCard.
Movie Night 16 Days of Activism film screening
International Day of People with a Disability Albury-Wodonga
Wednesday, November 28, 6pm to 8pm Wodonga Library, Free
Monday, December 3, 11am to 2pm QEII Square, Dean St, Albury, Free RSVP for catering purposes wod.city/IDPWD18
Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au or wod.city/16daysfilms Popcorn and beanbags supplied but BYO snacks. 16+ some adult themes. Join us for a selection of films that explore a range of topics that face women on a day-to-day basis – from safety on the streets, how they look, what they wear, how this is viewed and judged by society, and who they sleep with and why. Movies include: Lipstick (Directed by Harriet McKern, 1994, E, 7.05min) looks at the search for the perfect red. With an offbeat sense of humour, Lipstick looks at the politics and glamour of lipstick and the dilemmas of the modern woman in a marketed world. Footy Chicks (Directed by Rebecca Barry, 2006, M, 52:15min) explores the sexual politics of women who deliberately pursue football stars, as well as the men and the ‘footy culture’ involved. Daughter (Directed by Sarah Jayne Portelli, 2016, PG, 28:22min). Inspired by the tragic murders cases of Jill Meagher in Brunswick and St Kilda’s Tracy Connelly, Daughter explores how women are viewed in society by following three opposing female characters on a Friday night out in St Kilda.
The Australian Women’s Leadership Forum Thursday, November 29, 8.30am registrations open, 9am start, $395 per person Albury Entertainment Centre To register and find out more about the forum please visit the website wla.edu.au/leadershipforum This forum is for women who are looking for increased awareness of their leadership style and competencies, plus practical strategies to help overcome challenges within their work and personal life in a relaxed and supportive environment. The content and flow of the program is designed to immerse participants in the subject matter and create valuable insights informed by collective experience. During the program, a number of key themes are explored via a combination of expert presentations (including a keynote address from Tracey Spicer AM), collaborative discussion, experiential activities and personal reflection.
International Day of People with a Disability is a United Nations’ sanctioned day. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability. In Albury-Wodonga, the event will be a platform for people to share their experience of disability and is aimed at celebrating ability and promoting rights of all people. The event will include live music, guest speakers and a free barbecue lunch.
Community Walk against Family Violence Wednesday, December 5, 11am Starts at St Stephen’s Church, heads down High St and finishes with a free barbecue from 12pm in Junction Place, Free The Community Walk against Family Violence is a free event that invites local people to stand together against violence in all forms but especially genderbased violence. Join the walk at 11am leaving from the front of St Stephen’s Uniting Church, corner Nilmar Ave and Beechworth Rd, walking down High St and finishing at Junction Place with a free barbecue for the community. This event is organised by Junction Support Services, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Salvation Army and supported by local agencies.
Corryong event: Community March against Family Violence Tuesday, November 27, 12.15pm to 1.15pm Community march starts at Attree Park, Corryong and concludes at Senior Campus, Corryong College, Free Join the Corryong community for a community march against family violence. The march will start at Attree Park and finish at the Senior Campus of Corryong College, where there will be a guest speaker and food available.
Calendar of events at a glance
Events
Date and Time
Venue
Enquiries/Bookings
Albury Wodonga says YES to Friday, November 23, Equality and Respect: Canapes 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Conversation with Phil Cleary
The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga
wod.city/PhilCleary
LOVE BiTES Artwork Display
Friday, November 23 to Monday, December 10
Wodonga Library, 126 Hovell St, Wodonga
Step Out Albury Wodonga
Saturday, November 24, 11am to 1.30pm (gather at 10.45am on Swift St)
Gather on Swift St, Albury (behind Albury Entertainment Centre), march to QEII Square, Dean St, Albury
‘Walk in my Shoes’ Zonta Display
Sunday, November 25 to Monday, December 10
Albury LibraryMuseum, 540 Kiewa St, Albury
National and Local Family Violence Initiatives Forum
Tuesday, November 27, 1pm to 6pm
La Trobe University AlburyWodonga Campus, Main lecture theatre (Building 6)
Bookings: To book a ticket got to https://now.latrobe/2yqK2XE Cost: $15, students free
Movie Night 16 Days of Activism film screening
Wednesday, November 28, 6pm to 8pm
Wodonga Library, 126 Hovell St, Wodonga
Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au or wod.city/16daysfilms
The Australian Women’s Leadership Forum
Thursday, November 29, 8.30am registrations open, 9am start, $395 per person
Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
To register and find out more about the forum please visit the website wla.edu.au/leadershipforum
International Day of People with a Disability AlburyWodonga
Monday, December 3, 11am to 2pm
QEII Square, Dean St, Albury
RSVP for catering purposes wod.city/IDPWD18
Community Walk against Family Violence
Wednesday, December 5, 11am
Starts at St Stephen’s Church, heads down High St and finishes with a free barbecue from 12pm in Junction Place
Corryong Community March against Family Violence
Tuesday, November 27, 12.15pm to 1.15pm
Community march starts at Attree Park, Corryong and concludes at Senior Campus, Corryong College
If you or someone you know needs assistance relating to family violence or to speak to someone in a confidential manner, please call any of the following services: National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline 1800 RESPECT (1800 015 188) Centre Against Violence (03) 5722 2203 Lifeline 13 11 14