"A phenomenal and deeply moving documentary that tells the true stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting an education, they’re able to break barriers and create change.When: Public screening will [...]
"The Sydney Feminists will hold Australia’s first event in contribution to the Woman Scream International Women’s Poetry festival. We will be hosting a spectacular show featuring the talents of many amazing poetesses and poets on the subject of women, violence against women and support for women.We will also be showcasing the work of some amazing [...]
"This three-day accredited training program provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills to support children and young people who have experienced family violence and methods to strengthen the mother/child bond.On successful completion of assessment tasks, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for the national unit CHCDFV408C - Provide support to children affected by domestic and [...]
"March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $180 (incl GST)Efforts to engage men in preventing men’s violence against women are gaining momentum around the country and the world.Men are becoming involved as participants in education programs, targets of social marketing, activists and advocates, and policy makers and leaders.First then, what do we know about effective practice in [...]
"At the YWCA of Canberra, we know that developing women’s leadership potential is fundamental to advancing gender equality. She Leads is an innovative, evidence-based, nationally accredited women’s leadership development program comprising a diploma of management, and an annual one-day conference.Come along to the launch event and hear award-winning journalist Sophie McNeill speak about her incredible [...]
"Presented by The Violence Research and Prevention Program, Griffith UniversityVenue: The Royal on the Park Hotel, BrisbaneHomicide stands alone amid criminal activity both in terms of its severity and the extreme nature of its consequences. At the same time, there is an increasing need to examine and understand the current trends in homicide, why homicides [...]
"On Friday the 28th February, The Sydney Feminists will be hosting an awesome variety show, featuring stand-up comedians, musicians and performers. Every one of our entertainers will be pro-feminist and will give a performance of that nature, so you can relax and kick back, knowing you’re going to get a night full of entertainment geared [...]
An introduction to the Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Human Rights Treaty System Presented by the National Women’s Alliances. Date & Time: Thursday 27 February 2014, 9:30am to 1:00pm Location: Australian Human Rights CommissionLevel 3, 175 Pitt StreetSYDNEY NSW 2000 Please register your attendance by 24 February 2014http://www.trybooking.com/EHLJPlease note limited space Please [...]
"The vast majority of intimate partner violence in heterosexual relationships is conducted by men against female partners. Social workers, psychologists, counsellors and other frontline practitioners can perform a vital early intervention role in recognising and responding to women experiencing violence, and in some situations, to men who perpetrate it.This webinar will help participants to:know what [...]
Victim Support Service [SA] is hosting the 2013 National Victims of Crime Conference in Adelaide, in collaboration with the South Australian Office for Women. The Conference aims to provide a range of diverse papers, presentations and workshops that explore ways in which justice for victims is significantly improved. For more details, please follow visit the page http://www.victimsa.org/conference.html