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The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign to prevent gender-based violence.
It commences with the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Read more about the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in the Vice Chancellors’ all-student message.
This year, La Trobe acknowledges and aligns with the global theme of ending digital violence against all women and girls. We recognise that many women and girls, particularly those experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination, face higher rates of violence, unique forms of digital abuse, and significant barriers to reporting and seeking support.
4 meaningful ways to engage with the 16 Days of Activism campaign
- Learn about why women with a disability experience higher rates of violence
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence than women without disabilities and have unique challenges when it comes to seeking support.
This factsheet looks at some of the statistics regarding violence against women with disabilities, and can be shared with health professionals, support workers and anyone who works with women with disability.
Prevention and Inclusion deliver evidence-based training for students on topics such as mental health, LGBTIQA+ allyship, and creating safe, respectful communities. Bookmark our training registration website to stay updated on upcoming sessions.
You can also complete the Respectful Behaviour and Culture Module on the LMS.
- Learn about Djirra
Djirra is an organisation dedicated to empowering Indigenous women, especially those facing family violence and systemic discrimination. They provide culturally safe services, including advocacy and counselling, to support the well-being, legal rights, and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Djirra does this within Indigenous communities through holistic programs and community engagement designed predominantly by Aboriginal women.
They’ve created a series of short videos about women’s safety in relationships
- 16 Days of Activism Photography Competition ‘Picturing Respect’
The Prevention and Inclusion team recently ran a photography competition calling on members of the La Trobe community to depict what respect means to them.
Student Support at La Trobe
- Connect with La Trobe’s Wellbeing Services, including Student Wellbeing Connect.
- You can access La Trobe’s Safer Community Service, a free and confidential support service for all La Trobe students and staff.
- If you witness or experience inappropriate, threatening or concerning behaviour of any kind, online, or in-person, please visit the Safer Community website to contact the service. You can use the website to contact Safer Community anonymously.
- In an emergency call Triple Zero: 000 (0 000 on University phones) and if on campus also call Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 (x2222 from University phones).
- Out-of-hours mental health and wellbeing support can be accessed anytime 24 hours a day by calling 1300 146 307 or texting 0488 884 100.
External supports
- 1800 RESPECT: National sexual assault, domestic, family violence counselling service. Tel: 1800 737 732
- ESafety Commissioner: A national service to report and respond to online abuse or illegal and restricted content.
- CASACV: Counselling, advocacy and support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, (past or recent). Located in Bendigo, a counsellor also visits Bendigo campus fortnightly for student appointments and can be accessed via Wellbeing Services or CASACV.
- NCASA: 03 9496 2369, Counselling, advocacy and support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, (past or recent). Located in Heidelberg, a counsellor also visits the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus weekly for student appointments and can be accessed through Wellbeing Services or NCASA.
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: Provide crisis response, support and advocacy for people who have experienced Sexual violence. After Hours Tel: 1800 806 292.
- Djirra: Djirra is a place where culture is shared and celebrated, and where practical support is available to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past. Tel: 1800 105 3030
- 13Yarn: Thirteen YARN is the first national crisis line for mob needing support, offering 24/7 confidential yarning with Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters. It provides a culturally safe, non-judgemental space to talk about worries, needs, or concerns. Tel: 13 92 76
- Daisy app: Connecting women who are experiencing or have experienced sexual assault, and domestic and family violence to services in their state and the local area.
- QLife: Counselling for LGBTIQ people, by LGBTIQ people. Tel: 1800 184 527
- Men’s Line: Free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationships, stress, and wellbeing. Tel: 1300 78 99 78