Together for Change community workshop

This event will get Moonee Valley locals thinking creatively and practically about how we can contribute to violence prevention where we all live, work and play. We will hear from inspiring panellists who have done just that and learn more about the strong connection between fostering gender equality and family violence prevention.

We all deserve to live in homes, neighbourhoods and cities where we are safe, respected and free. Unfortunately, some people continue to use violence in their relationships, impacting the wellbeing, safety and freedom of not just the people targeted, but the whole community around them.

The good news is that if we come together, this violence can be prevented. Across settings - whether at home, school, work, businesses, sporting fields, places of worship, community groups – we can all act on the drivers of this violence and put measures in place to support people at risk of – or already experiencing – this violence.

When whole communities and governments take a collective stand, it sends powerful messages: that we care for those impacted by gender-based violence; that there must be accountability for those who use violence; and that everyone can and should play a role in eliminating family and all forms of gender-based violence.

This event is a collaboration between Moonee Valley City Council and cohealth. Register now to secure your spot and please get in touch with Council’s Community Safety Officer for questions and suggestions: CommunitySafety@mvcc.vic.gov.au

For details on how Council works to prevent family violence and support victim-survivors, check out our website.

Support information

Council is not a direct service provider of family violence crisis support. If you are in immediate danger, always call triple-zero 000. You can reach out to these key organisations for support:

The Orange Door is the free central service for adults, children and young people in Victoria who are experiencing or have experienced family violence, and families who need extra support with the care of children. Visit The Orange Door to find which of their locations across Victoria is closest to you or call 1800 271 045 to reach the Western Melbourne office (open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).

Safe Steps can be reached at any time of day or night for crisis support. They help people in Victoria who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing family violence. Call 1800 015 188 to or you could try their live web chat service available 9am till midnight, Monday to Friday.

1800 Respect is a national 24/7 hotline operated by trained counsellors for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Call 1800 737 732.

Berry Street is one of Australia’s largest independent family service organisations. Services provided include family violence support services, education services, trauma services, out-of-home care, parenting and family services.

For a full list of support services in Melbourne’s West, download the GenWest Family Violence Services Help Sheet or check out Ask Izzy’s search function to find support available right now near you.

For information on putting together a safety checklist to keep yourself and your children safe while in a violent relationship, look at this page from Safe Steps.