City of Greater Bendigo supports the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Community members, organisations and services come together each year to raise awareness and promote respect. Preventing violence against women is a shared responsibility all year round.
About the 16 Days
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign that raises awareness of violence against women and encourages individuals, communities and organisations to take action.
It highlights the role we all play in challenging harmful attitudes and promoting respect and equality.
The campaign runs each year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
Find out more on the Respect Victoria website
How to get involved
There are many ways to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We'll be sharing local events, activities and practical actions that help create a safer, more equal and respectful community.
Our 16 Ways for the 16 Days campaign and events calendar will be available here in early November.
If your organisation or community group is planning an event, activity or initiative during the 16 Days, let us know. We welcome opportunities to promote local action and may be able to include your event in the community calendar.
Watch our animated video: Taking action in our community
Bendigo is taking a stand against gender-based violence.
This short video shows how everyday actions—in our homes, schools and workplaces—can help build a culture of respect and safety.
Created by the City of Greater Bendigo in partnership with Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence, Safe and Equal, and Respect Victoria.
Watch and take action. Share this video and be part of building a respectful community.
Other ways to get involved
Orange is the global colour of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. When you go orange, you help raise awareness, show your commitment to ending violence against women, and encourage others to be part of the conversation.
You can:
- wear orange
- paint your nails orange
- light your building orange
- decorate your workplace or shopfront
Every orange display is a visible reminder that preventing violence against women is everyone's responsibility. It can spark conversations about respect, equality and the role we all play in creating safer communities.
Community groups and organisations can apply for 16 Days of Activism grants to support local events and initiatives.
Applications open each year in May and close at the end of the month.
Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence is a community partnership working to prevent family violence and promote gender equality across our region.
Support efforts to prevent family violence and promote gender equality beyond the 16 Days campaign by connecting with Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence.
- Follow the Facebook page for local news, events and campaigns
- Find opportunities to participate in community initiatives
- Learn more about joining the Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence Committee
Free online training
Undertake this free online training to build foundational knowledge of the prevention of gender-based violence. This course takes approximately 45 minutes and you will receive a certificate of completion when completed.
Undertake this free online training to build foundational knowledge of gender equality and the prevention of violence against women.
This course takes approximately 45 minutes and you will receive a certificate of completion when completed.
Undertake this free online training aimed at helping you support LGBTIQA+ people experiencing family violence. It takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Click on the link below and start today:
Undertake this free online training as a first step in understanding your role as an ally in the promotion of gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence and disrespect. This course takes approximately 2 hours and you will receive a certificate of completion when completed.