16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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Nillumbik Shire Council is a proud supporter of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign.

This global campaign aims to raise awareness and galvanise individuals, communities and organisations to address gender inequalities, call out harmful gender stereotypes to prevent violence, and create a more safe and equal society.

The campaign begins each year on 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and concludes on 10 December (International Human Rights Day).

Find out more about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign by visiting Respect Victoria.

2025 campaign

In 2025, Council will mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign 2025 by:

  • Lighting up the Eltham Gateway sculpture in orange 
  • Stencilling the Respect Victoria tag line - 'Respect Women - Call it Out' - throughout the Shire. Look out for the bright orange stencils across Nillumbik's sporting clubs, trails and leisure facilities throughout the campaign!
  • Participating in the Walk against Family Violence in Melbourne CBD on Friday 28 November.
  • Hosting a youth 'Packing Party' for the Share the Dignity - 'It's in the Bag' campaign - providing hygiene products and other essential items for women and girls in need this festive season.
  • Promoting our community partnerships with DV Safe Phone and Escabags.

Past campaigns

2023 campaign

In 2023, Council is sharing a series of case studies highlighting initiatives happening on the ground in Nillumbik to promote gender equality and address the drivers of family and gender-based violence.

Thank you to Sacred Heart Primary School Diamond Creek, Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School Eltham, Hurstbridge Community Shed and Different Journeys for your collaboration in developing these case studies.

2022 campaign

In 2022, these series of videos were produced as part of a recommendation from young people at the 2022 Nillumbik Youth Summit. Please watch some local young people sharing their experiences of gender inequality in their everyday lives.

 

  

 


Our commitment

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to preventing gender-based and family violence and promoting gender equality.

This is an important issue that affects many people, and we are certainly not immune in Nillumbik. In 2023-24, there were 440 incidences of family violence reported in our Shire, with the majority of incidents occurring between an adult victim and adult perpetrator. 33 per cent of reported incidents occurred in the presence of children, and there were 152 reported breaches of family violence intervention orders.

There is no excuse for any type of violence or disrespect, and we need to work together to call it out. 

For more information about local family violence support services, see the family violence resources page.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 000.

Contact

Gender Equity Lead

 

Phone

9433 3201

 

Email

gender equity@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Grants

Each year, Council offers grants of up to $750 to support community-led projects and initiatives that align with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, and other cause days which promote gender equality. Read about successful grant recipients.

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