Change Starts with You

Change Starts with You

DPV Health, the Department of Education, and Banksia Gardens Community Services co-published a resource for young people, ‘Change Starts with You’. The resource was designed in collaboration with young people, for young people aged 13-18, and has been popular with young people in the North. It aims to give young people the knowledge and tools to promote gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence. It covers topics including: 

• family violence 
• types of violence 
• the link between gender inequality and gender-based violence 
• gender stereotypes 
• bystander action 
• respectful relationships 
• sex and consent 
• responding to disclosures 
• family violence and the law. 

Download the Change Starts with You resource:

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Violence Against Women is Preventable

A bystander is someone who sees or hears about an act of sexism, harassment, discrimination, or any other form of inappropriate or violent behaviour.

People who witness this behaviour (but are not involved either as perpetrators or victims/survivors) are in a position to be powerful allies in challenging sexist and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes.

Bystander action refers to ‘how’ a bystander calls out, or engages others in responding to incidences of violence, sexism, harassment, or discrimination. There is no ‘right way’ to be an active bystander. Depending on the situation at hand, various forms of intervention can be deployed, and a bystander should consider their own comfort and safety above all else.

Now that you know what you can do as a bystander, tell us if you will be an active bystander when you see or hear harmful, inappropriate, or violent behaviours.

Get Help and Support

If you or anyone you know is experiencing family violence or any other kind of abuse, reach out for help. Is someone in danger now? Call 000 for an emergency. 

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.