This campaign is a call to action for communities everywhere to help prevent and end gender-based violence. In Australia, more than one in three women have experienced violence by a man. While not all disrespect leads to violence, every act of violence against women begins with disrespect. Respect is the foundation of safe, equal communities — and each of us has a role to play. 

Our Commitment 

As part of our broader commitment to preventing family violence, we have refreshed our Prevention of Family Violence Statement of Commitment — a values-based approach grounded in respect, equity, and safety. 

It guides our actions and aspirations to build a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and treated with dignity. 

What’s happening in Glen Eira 

We’re committed to building a community where everyone feels safe, supported and respected — and that includes taking action to prevent family violence and violence against women. 

Throughout the 16 days we will be: 

• Sharing resources at Council sites and community hubs to promote understanding of what respect means, what it looks like, and how to practise it in everyday life. 

• Lighting Glen Eira Town Hall orange from 25 November–10 December to show support for victim survivors. 

• Co-hosting Conversations that Matter: Beyond the Stereotype with the City of Stonnington on Tuesday 25 November, 5.30pm–8pm at Toorak Park Pavilion, 580 Orrong Road, Armadale. 

• Taking part in the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 28 November 10am at Birrarung Marr Melbourne. 

If you want to know more about 16 days, visit 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. 

Campaign materials in other languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Greek, Punjabi and Vietnamese are available at Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism Toolkit. 

Walk Against Family Violence 

You can take part in the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 28 November, starting at 10am, from Birrarung Marr, Melbourne. For more information, visit: Walk Against Family Violence 2025. 

Need Support? 

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit  https://1800respect.org.au/. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).