16 Days Of Activism program of events for 2019

16 Days of Activism Calendar of Events

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Friday, November 22 Women’s Lunch

Monday, November 25 Anti-Bullying Workshop

Presented by North East Border Trades & Labour Council (NEBTLC) Women’s Committee 12.30pm Blazing Stump, 4315 Anzac Parade, Wodonga

Presented by Business Wodonga 2pm to 4pm TAFE Space, 158 Lawrence St

Join NEBTLC Women’s Committee for the launch of their local 2019 program for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence and a lunchtime discussion with guest speaker Will Stracke, Assistant Secretary Victorian Trades Hall Council.

RSVP by November 15 to womenscommittee@nebtlc.com.au

Saturday, November 23 STEPOUT Against Violence Albury Wodonga Presented by community members with the support of Albury Wodonga Family and Domestic Violence Committee Gather at 10.45am. March from 11am to 1.30pm.

QEII Square, Albury Step Out is a community event, which brings individuals, families and organisations together in a show of strength and support for survivors and people living with or affected by violence. This inclusive community event opens with a march from Swift St, along Kiewa St and down Dean St, followed by a family-friendly community celebration featuring guest speakers - Member for Albury, Justin Clancy and Cr Amanda Cohn, local artists including Sara Storer and Hattie Evans, entertainment, activities, food stalls and much more.

Facebook StepOutAW danielle.thompson@womenscentre.org

Monday, November 25 Vigil honouring Victorian women and children who have lost their lives to family violence.

Presented by Gateway Health and the Centre Against Violence (CAV) 5.15pm Outside Café Grove, Wodonga We will place a single red rose, representing each woman and child’s life lost to family violence in Victoria in 2019, at the foot of the flagpole. We will honour and remember them with one or two speakers and raise the flag, as we raise awareness for gendered violence.

Jenny.Whytlaw@gatewayhealth.org.au

A respectful workplace workshop - what are the effects of unacceptable behaviour and what does that cost the organisation. Learn about bullying, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if it occurs. businesswodonga.com.au/events naird@businesswodonga.com.au

Wednesday, November 27 16 Hours for 16 Days of Activism Presented by Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre 5am to 9pm Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre Join us on the bike for 16 hours, as we ride to raise awareness about gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism. Book a time to ride so we can keep the bike moving the entire 16 hours. sarah.blatchford@alignedleisure.com.au

Wednesday, November 27 Vigil Against Gender Based Violence Presented by North East Border Trades & Labour Council (NEBTLC) Women’s Committee 6pm Sumsion Gardens, Huon St, Wodonga Commemorating the lives of women and children lost to violence world-wide in workplaces, homes and the community at large. Everyone welcome. Vigil will be followed by a barbecue.

RSVP by November 22 to womenscommittee@nebtlc.com.au

Thursday, November 28 Rainbow Storytime Presented by Wodonga Library 6pm to 7.30pm The Cube Wodonga Welcome to an inclusive, supportive and free event celebrating the diversity of our community. Local drag queen performers will be our guest storytellers that challenge traditional gender stereotypes and embrace themes of acceptance and understanding. All ages welcome. Children are encouraged to come in their PJs light refreshments provided. wodongalibrary.com.au

Friday, November 29 The Man Walk Presented by The Man Walk 5.45am to 6.45am Piccolo Pod, Junction Square, Wodonga The man walk provides an opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other in a regular and healthy way. The Man Walk provides an environment that is positive, supportive and inclusive, where there is no pressure and no barriers to entry. Just an opportunity to walk, talk and support! We want to make it ok to talk, and we want to make it ok for men to ask for help if they need it. jason.sunde@bigpond.com

Thursday, December 5 Community Conversation with Phil Cleary Presented by Women’s Health Goulburn North East and Upper Hume Primary Care Partnership 2.30pm to 4pm TAFE Space, 158 Lawrence St Phil Cleary has been at the forefront of Victoria violence prevention campaigns for three decades. Join Phil and other local speakers at this community event to discuss efforts to prevent family violence, as part of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Afternoon tea provided. whealth@whealth.com.au

Wednesday, December 4 Family Violence Forum: Cross Border Issues and Solutions Presented by La Trobe University 1pm to 5pm La Trobe University Wodonga Campus Managing family violence in a cross-border context is both challenging and unique. Join Cross Border Commissioner Luke Wilson, along with students and industry colleagues, as we identify and develop solutions to some of the key local systemic challenges.

H.Downey@latrobe.edu.au

Friday, December 6 Albury Wodonga International Day of People with Disability Presented by the AlburyCity Access Committee and Wodonga Community Access Advisory Group.

3pm to 7pm The Cube Wodonga A celebratory event to mark International Day of People with a Disability.

Featuring guest speakers, live music, local art and theatre productions and a free community barbecue.

RSVP for catering purposes. Bring along your ticket which act as your food voucher on the day. https://awidpwd2019.eventbrite.com.au

Wednesday, December 4 Community Walk Against Family Violence Presented by Junction Support Services, DHHS, Salvation Army, Wodonga Police 11am walk commences, 12pm barbecue Start St Stephen’s Church, walk down High St and end in Junction Square.

11am St Stephen’s Church, Beechworth Rd. Walk to Junction Place for free barbecue at 12pm. Take a stand against family violence. Wear orange to show support. #Wodonga16days Respect Women: Call It Out Enquiries: Junction Support Services on (02) 6043 7400 amber.mcswiney@junction.org.au

Sunday, December 8 Family Festival 2019

Presented by Albury Wodonga Family and Domestic Violence Committee and Rotary Club of Lavington 12pm to 3pm Albury Botanic Gardens Family Festival 2019 is a celebration held especially for children and their families to mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Family Festival recognises the value and importance of healthy and equitable relationships.

Facebook Family Festival Albury Wodonga danielle.thompson@womenscentre.org

Tuesday, December 10 A conversation hosted by NEBTLC Women’s Committee: Women’s Rights are Human Rights Presented by North East Border Trades & Labour Council (NEBTLC) Women’s Committee 5.30pm Blazing Stump, 4315 Anzac Parade, Wodonga Panel discussion followed by a Q&A. Nibbles provided, drinks at bar prices.

RSVP by December 6 to womenscommittee@nebtlc.com.au

Calendar of events at a glance Event

Date and Time

Women’s Lunch

Friday, November 22 12.30pm

Venue Blazing Stump, 4315 Anzac Parade, Wodonga

Enquiries/Bookings RSVP by November 15 to womenscommittee@ nebtlc.com.au

STEPOUT Against Saturday, November 23 QEII Square, Albury Violence Albury Wodonga Gather at 10.45am. March from 11am to 1.30pm.

danielle.thompson@ womenscentre.org

Vigil honouring Victorian women and children who have lost their lives to family violence.

Monday, November 25 5.15pm

Outside Café Grove, Wodonga

Jenny.Whytlaw@ gatewayhealth.org.au

Anti-Bullying Workshop

Monday, November 25 2pm to 4pm

TAFE Space, 158 Lawrence naird@ St businesswodonga.com.au

16 Hours for 16 Days of Activism

Wednesday, November 27 5am to 9pm

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre

sarah.blatchford@ alignedleisure.com.au

Vigil Against Gender Based Violence

Wednesday, November 27 6pm

Sumsion Gardens, Huon St, Wodonga

RSVP by November 22 to womenscommittee@ nebtlc.com.au

Rainbow Storytime

Thursday, November 28 6pm to 7.30pm

The Cube Wodonga

mfracaro@ wodonga.vic.gov.au

The Man Walk

Friday, November 29 5.45am to 6.45am

Piccolo Pod, Junction Square, Wodonga

jason.sunde@ bigpond.com

Family Violence Forum: Cross Border Issues and Solutions

Wednesday, December 4 1pm to 5pm

La Trobe University Wodonga Campus

H.Downey@ latrobe.edu.au

Community Walk Against Family Violence

Wednesday, December 4 11am walk commences, 12pm barbecue

Start St Stephen’s Church, walk down High St and end in Junction Square

Enquiries: Junction Support Services on (02) 6043 7400

Community Conversation Thursday, December 5 with Phil Cleary 2.30pm to 4pm

TAFE Space Wodonga

whealth@ whealth.com.au

Albury Wodonga International Day of People with Disability

Friday, December 6 3pm to 7pm

The Cube Wodonga

https://awidpwd2019. eventbrite.com.au

Family Day

Sunday, December 8 12pm to 3pm

Albury Botanic Gardens

Danielle.Thompson@ womenscentre.org

Womens Rights are Human Rights

Tuesday, December 10 5.30pm

Blazing Stump, 4315 Anzac Parade, Wodonga

RSVP by December 6 to womenscommittee@ nebtlc.com.au

If you or someone you know needs assistance relating to family violence or to speak to someone in a confidential manner, please call any of the following services: National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hotline 1800 RESPECT (1800 015 188) Centre Against Violence (03) 5722 2203 Lifeline 13 11 14