16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

DPV Health Activities to end Gender-Based Violence

Each year, DPV Health partners with a range of stakeholders to organise various events and activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. These organisations include Hume City Council, City of Whittlesea, Women’s Health in the North, Whittlesea Community Connections, and Banksia Gardens Community Services.

In 2024, DPV Health is involved in the following activities:

Respect Victoria Walk Against Violence
Mickleham North Community Centre Walk Against Violence
Healthy, Happy, and Harmonious Wellbeing Workshops for Men and Women
Whittlesea ‘Respect is…’ Art Project in partnership with Whittlesea Community Connections

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Healthy, Happy, and Harmonious Workshops

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Punjabi

Ways to engage in activism against gender-based violence

Know the facts

Find out the facts and myths about violence against women, so you can challenge common beliefs and attitudes:

Be an active bystander

When a third-party steps in and becomes an active bystander, it helps to discourage the perpetrator and emotionally support the victim-survivor. It’s not always easy, but it can make a big difference. Learn more about being an active bystander:

Support victim-survivors

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available. In case of immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police.

You can also contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), 1800respect.org.au, the 24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

To find out about DPV Health’s Family & Domestic Violence support services, click here. To book an appointment, call 1300 234 263 or to send an enquiry, click here.  If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence or any other kind of abuse, reach out for help.

To learn more about how to support someone experiencing family violence, download our resource ‘How to be a supportive friend to someone experiencing family violence.’

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Helplines and Services

National Helplines

National Helplines and Services
Service	Number	Hours	Services offered
1800 RESPECT	1800 737 732	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Confidential information, counselling and support service
Beyond Blue	1300 224 636	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Mental health support
Headspace	1800 650 890	9am – 1am 7 days a week	Early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds
Kids Helpline	1800 551 800	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Confidential online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25
Lifeline	13 11 14	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Crisis support and suicide prevention
Mensline Australia	1300 789 978	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Online and phone counselling for men
Men’s Referral Service	1300 766 491	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Support for men who use violence and abuse
Qlife Australia	1800 184 527	3pm – 12am 7 days a week	Peer support and referrals for LGBTIQ+ people

State Helplines

Victorian Helplines and Services
Service	Number	Hours	Services offered
The Orange Door	1800 319 355	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Service for those experiencing family violence
Safe Steps	1800 015 188	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Family violence response centre
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence	1800 755 988	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Family violence service, specialised in supporting people from multicultural communities
CASA house (Centre Against Sexual Assault)	1800 806 292	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Specialist counselling support and advocacy for victim survivors of sexual assault
Sexual Assault Crisis Line	1800 806 292	5pm – 9am weekday 24 hours – weekends	After-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Dardi Munwurro	1800 435 799	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Healing and behavioural change for Aboriginal men and youth
Djirra	1800 105 303	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Support for Aboriginal women experiencing family violence
Elizabeth Morgan House	1800 364 297	24 hours a day 7 days a week	Refuge accommodation and specialist family violence services to Aboriginal women and their children
Rainbow Door	1800 729 367	10am – 5pm 7 days a week	Support for LGBTQIA+ people
Women’s Housing Ltd	03 9412 6868	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Help for women at risk of homelessness
Women’s Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)	1300 134 130	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Information, support and referrals for women, non-binary and gender-diverse people
Women’s Legal Service Victoria	1800 133 302	9am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri	Support for women experiencing family violence, separation, and divorce to find safety and get legal advice
Berry Street	03 9429 9266	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Support for families experiencing poverty, violence and abuse, and to help families stay together in safe and healthy homes
Juno (formerly Women’s Information Support & Housing in the North)	03 8692 2020	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Support for women and non-binary people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness or family violence
Northern Community Legal Centre	03 9310 4376	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Free and confidential legal services to people in Hume, the Mitchell Shire and Merri-bek
Whittlesea Community Connections – Community Legal Service	03 9401 6666	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Free legal help to people who live, work or study in the City of Whittlesea and surrounding communities
Salvation Army Crossroads Family Violence Service	03 9353 1011	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Crisis intervention and family violence refuge

Local Helplines

Local Helplines and Services
Service	Number	Hours	Services offered
Juno (formerly Women’s Information Support & Housing in the North)	03 8692 2020	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Support for women and non-binary people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness or family violence
Northern Community Legal Centre	03 9310 4376	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Free and confidential legal services to people in Hume, the Mitchell Shire and Merri-bek
Whittlesea Community Connections – Community Legal Service	03 9401 6666	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Free legal help to people who live, work or study in the City of Whittlesea and surrounding communities
Salvation Army Crossroads Family Violence Service	03 9353 1011	9am – 5pm Mon – Fri	Crisis intervention and family violence refuge
DPV Health Services
Service	Number	Services offered
DPV Health Men’s Behaviour Change Program	1300 234 263 (select option 4)	A 20-week group work program for men aged 18 years and over, respectfully engaging men in dialogue that supports accountability, change and working towards respectful and nurturing family relationships
DPV Health Men’s Case Management Service	1300 234 263 (select option 4)	Program offering individual support for men aged 18 years and over who want to take responsibility for and change their use of family violence.
DPV Health Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work	1300 234 263 (select option 4)	Mental health support
DPV Health Women’s Health Hub	1300 234 263 (select option 1)	Women’s health services
DPV Health Sexual and Reproductive Health Services	1300 234 263 (select option 1)	Offers sexual and reproductive health information, support and care to people of all genders
DPV Health Women’s Health Nursing	1800 234 263 (select option 4)	Health screening, education and information to women of any age
DPV Health Victims Assistance Program	03 7035 9721	Support services for victims of crime

Do you have any more questions?

1300 234 263