16 Days of Activism

Gender-based violence is a violation of human rights. The theme for this year’s ’16 Days of Activism’ is the same as last year: ‘Respect Women: Call it Out’.

Gender-based violence continues to grow at alarming rates:

• In Australia, one in six women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former partner
• Gender-based violence is the cause of one police call out every two minutes
• On average, one woman is murdered per week by a current or former partner
• It’s estimated that gender-based violence costs the Australian economy $22 billion each year.
• (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2019; Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2016)

You can get involved in the ’16 Days of Activism’ by:

• Join in the Walk Against Family Violence on the 25th November. Click here  for more information.
• Wear orange between the 25th November and the 10th December.
• Call out disrespect, sexism, harassment and abuse when it is safe to do so.
• Check out the 16 days regional calendar and participate in the event or add your own.
• Share what respect means to you by starting a conversation at home and on social media.
• Following Nexus Primary Health’s socials and share our 16 Days of Activism posts. Our links are on the side of this page.

Nexus has a range of services that can help you find a way to be safe. Our team is qualified and experiences. Click the links below to look at some of our services:

• Counselling Services
• Family Violence – Children
• Family Violence – Men
• Family Violence - Women

There are also a range of other services that might be useful. Click the links below to find out more:

• Safe Steps  - 1800 015 188
• 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
• Men's Referral Service  - 1300 766 491
• Djirra  - 1800 105 303
• Rainbow Door  - 1800 729 367
• InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence  - 1800 755 988
• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
  

‘Respect Women: Call it Out’