Respect grows with conversation.
The 16 Days of Activism campaign (25 Nov – 10 Dec) is a global, annual initiative that aims to raise awareness and inspire individuals, communities, and organisations to address gender inequalities.
The 16 Days of Activism encourages participants to call out harmful gender stereotypes to help create a safer and more equal society.
We know that almost 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men in Australia have experienced violence from an intimate partner since the age of 151. Often that violence begins with disrespect. We all deserve a world where families and relationships are safe and respectful, and people have everything they need to thrive.
Inspiro proudly supports the 16 Days of Activism campaign, and with a grant from Yarra Ranges Council, will distribute 500 native daisy seed packets and 16 Days of Activism bookmarks across the urban and hills areas.
Just like growing a healthy plant from a seed, which takes time, trust, and the right environment to thrive, the Inspiro Growing Respectful Relationships campaign aims to plant the seed of conversation about respect amongst friends, loved ones and the Yarra Ranges community.
Plant the seeds yourself and enjoy them growing in your garden or share them with others as an opportunity to open a conversation about the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Share your daisies as they grow and bloom by sending us a picture at health.promotion@inspiro.org.au or by tagging us on Instagram @healthpromotion_inspiro
The packs will be distributed from the 25th to 29th November. Collect yours from a local service below:
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
Maternal Child Health Belgrave
Libraries: Belgrave, Mooroolbark, Mt Evelyn, Lilydale
Local cafes: Grumbling Goose Belgrave
Neighbourhood Houses: Lilydale, Selby, Olinda
Other ways you can be involved in the 16 Days of Activism:
- Beyond Sparkles and Superheros Storytime. Featuring books that challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate equality and individuality. Monday 25th 10am. Yarra Junction Library, Mooroolbark Library. All ages welcome.
- Beyond Sparkles and Superheros Storytime. Featuring books that challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate equality and individuality. Friday 29th 9.30am. Healesville Library. All ages welcome.
- Join in the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 22nd 11am. Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace) Melbourne.
- Join the Walk Against Family Violence on Tuesday 26th 10.30am – 1pm. Lillydale Lake. Meet at the Community Centre. BBQ lunch provided. Register here
- Visit the Safe and Equal webpage for a host of other Statewide events and tips to help you get involved in the campaign. https://safeandequal.org.au/16-days-of-activism/
Let’s start a conversation.
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via 1800respect.org.au.
For more information on support services, please click here.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (2023) Personal Safety Survey, Australia, 2021-22
