16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism is a worldwide gender-based campaign that aims to raise awareness and strengthen local interventions against gender-based violence. The 16 days are from November 25 to December 10 and provide an opportunity for the community to band together to reject violence and encourage conversations about preventing violence.

You can join the activities across the Central Goldfields - details below or download the event program here.(PDF, 1MB)

 

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM EVENTS - 2022 

 

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM DISPLAY – FAMILY VIOLENCE IS A HEALTH ISSUE

Friday 25 November to Saturday 10 December

Display at Maryborough Resource Centre foyer (outside the Maryborough Library)

Do you have an Elephant in your Room? Let’s start a conversation on gender-based violence and access posters, brochures and assistance services. A children’s colouring activity will also be available.

 

ORANGE LIGHTS DISPLAY

COUNCIL NOLAN STREET BUILDING

Friday 25 November to Friday 9 December

22 Nolan Street, Maryborough

 

STORYTIME AND KIDS CRAFT

Maryborough Library – 30 November and 7 December, 10am to 10.45am

Dunolly Library – 1 December and 8 December, 2pm-2.45pm

  

REDEFINING MASCULINITY WITH MATT BROWN

(AUTHOR SHE IS NOT YOUR REHAB)

Tuesday 6 December, 11am – 12pm

Online event, free 

Presented by Women’s Health Loddon Mallee and the Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence network, Matt Brown will speak about his work in redefining masculinity to help end family violence affecting families throughout the world. 

Register HERE. 

 

EVERY CHILD, EVERY CHANCE AFTERNOON TEA

Tuesday 6 December, 3pm

The Nest, Maryborough Resource Centre

Presented by Go Goldfields, learn about the Every Child, Every Chance initiative and why this exciting program might be important for you and your family. Please note that afternoon tea will be provided.

 

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM - SPECIAL FAMILY SESSION 

Thursday 8 December, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

The Nest, Maryborough Resource Centre

Come along to The Nest for a session of activities and craft for young and old and in-between. Join the conversation around how we can all contribute to a more respectful world.

BYO lunch of snacks. Tea and Coffee provided. 

 

CLOSING EVENT - THE OPTIONS GAME LAUNCH

HOSTED AT MILL HOUSE

Friday 9 December, 9am - 4pm

Mill House Neighbourhood House, 88 – 90 Burke Street, Maryborough  

Hosted by Rotary Maryborough and Mill House, join Dr Lowen Clarke, Director of Creative and Therapeutic Arts, Millhouse, for the launch of a new campaign, The Options Game to help prevention of family violence.

The campaign is designed to help men become more able to observe themselves ‘losing it’ and pull themselves back from the brink. 

RSVP is essential on 5461 3185

For those seeking help with family violence the Orange Door Network is now providing a free service for people of all ages and backgrounds across the Loddon region. They can also provide support to families in need of support with the care, wellbeing and development of children. This includes support for those who may be concerned about friends, family, neighbours or community members experiencing family violence. Here is their website for more information: https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/