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View Resource Preventing Violence Together – PVT & Yourtoolkit.com A community resource explaining primary - [About PVT](https://pvt.org.au/about-pvt-2/) - About Preventing Violence Together Our Purpose Our purpose is to build the capability of systems, organisations and professionals across Western Australia to work together to prevent violence against women. Preventing Violence Together is an initiative of the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing and Stopping Family Violence, two established, state-wide organisations, with a shared purpose - [Primary Prevention](https://pvt.org.au/primary-prevention/) - Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women What Is Violence Against Women? Violence against women is a pervasive and serious human rights abuse that causes significant harm to individuals, families, communities and society. In Australia, 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. ((Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2017. Personal - [Innovation and Learning](https://pvt.org.au/innovation-and-learning/) - Professional Learning Upcoming Workshops 01 January – 31 December Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail View Detail 25 August Beyond KPIs: Measuring the Impacts of Primary Prevention Round Table FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail View Detail 17 September Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail View Detail 14 October Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence - [WA Initiatives](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/) - Primary Prevention in WA Primary Prevention Directory Find out about projects being delivered across WA to prevent men's violence against women This Primary Prevention Directory highlights primary prevention of men’s violence against women efforts occurring throughout Western Australia. Through the Directory, PVT aims to promote evidence-based primary prevention practice and foster collaboration within our sector. - [Resource Directory OLD](https://pvt.org.au/resource-directory-old/) - Resource Directory The resources in this directory are sorted by the seven components of Foundations for Change. These resources are designed to help you deepen your understanding of men’s violence against women, develop the primary prevention capabilities outlined in Foundations for Change, and generate ideas for initiatives specific to your context. 1. Foundational knowledge 1.1 - [Great Southern Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/great-southern-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Great Southern Region Anglicans Standing Together Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Kimberley Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/kimberley-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Kimberley Region Binarrig-gerring Jawalenga-woor Strong Men Big Mob Primary Prevention Project Read More Dijun Way (DW) YoungN Deadly Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Primary Prevention Directory Submissions](https://pvt.org.au/primary-prevention-directory-form/) - Primary Prevention Directory Submissions Complete the form below to have your project added to WA's Primary Prevention Directory - [Southwest Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/southwest-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Southwest Region Anglicans Standing Together Read More Local Prevention Work Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Peel Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/peel-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Peel Region Zonta House Partnering in Prevention Program Read More Anglicans Standing Together Read More Safe Futures Read More Building Healthy Relationships Read More Peel Says No to Violence (PSNTV) Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Wheatbelt Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/wheatbelt-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Wheatbelt Region Currently, no primary prevention projects have been registered with PVT in this region. If you are currently delivering a primary prevention project in this region and would like it to appear on this page, please fill out this form. Check out initiatives in other regions - [Goldfields-Esperance Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/goldfields-esperance-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Goldfields-Esperance Region Anglicans Standing Together Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Midwest Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/midwest-region/) - Primary Prevention Initiatives in the Midwest Region Yurla Wangga FDV Primary Prevention Towards Ending Violence Read More Using community media to drive gender equality in Geraldton, WA Read More Mid-West Early Years Gender Equality (MEYGE) Read More Mid-West Early Years Gender Equality Project (MEYGE) Read More Respectful Relationships Education Read More Community Respect and Equality - [Gascoyne Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/gascoyne-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Gascoyne Region Currently, no primary prevention projects have been registered with PVT in this region. If you are currently delivering a primary prevention project in this region and would like it to appear on this page, please fill out this form. Check out initiatives in other regions - [Pilbara Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/pilbara-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Pilbara Region Love Shouldn’t Hurt Read More Check out initiatives in other regions - [Perth Metropolitan Region](https://pvt.org.au/wa-initiatives/perth-metropolitan-region/) - Primary Prevention in the Perth Metropolitan Region Zonta House Partnering in Prevention Program Read More Co-Designing Impact Primary Prevention Project Read More Youth Empowerment Program! (YEP!) Read More Kuop Maaman Djinaning-Bo (Good Men Looking Forward) Read More Anglicans Standing Together Read More Safe Futures Read More Safer Pathways Read More Defusing the Manosphere: Equipping trusted - [Resource Directory test (old)](https://pvt.org.au/resource-directory-test-old/) - Resource Directory Filter Apply Filters Component/Capability: Role/User of Resource: Audience: Topics: Type of Resource: Foundations for Change Western Australia's framework to guide primary prevention of men's violence against women. View Resource Preventing Violence Together – PVT & Yourtoolkit.com A community resource explaining primary prevention of family and domestic violence in simple language. View Resource Engaging - [News](https://pvt.org.au/blog/) - News To stay up to date with the latest primary prevention news and resources, please subscribe to our monthly PVT Newsletter at the bottom of this page. Reflection on January 26th I’m writing this on 26 January 2026 on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. I’m grateful to be working today because my organisation allows staff to substitute - [Resources](https://pvt.org.au/resources/) - Primary Prevention Resources Policy and Frameworks International context Every Woman Treaty (a campaign for a global treaty to end violence against women and girls) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1983) Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) National Context - [Framework](https://pvt.org.au/framework/) - Foundations for Change A Western Australian framework to guide primary prevention of violence against women Click here to download the Framework(PDF - 2.7 MB) Violence against women is a national crisis that requires immediate and sustained action. On average, one woman is killed by a current or former partner every 10 days. We use the - [Profile](https://pvt.org.au/lp-profile/) - [learn_press_profile] - [Contact](https://pvt.org.au/contact/) - Contact Preventing Violence Together is not a direct family and domestic violence or sexual assault service organisation. If you need help with family and domestic violence or sexual assault please contact your local services or click here to be directed to the Getting Help section to access 24/7 phone lines. Trained, compassionate professionals are available - [Partnerships and Plans](https://pvt.org.au/partnerships-and-plans/) - Partnerships and Plans Regional PVAW Partnerships and Plans Regional plans and partnerships are vital prevention infrastructure for strategically coordinating action for the prevention of violence against women (PVAW) across Australia. In Victoria, a state with a longer history of coordinated PVAW activities, the gendered violence prevention infrastructure is driven through 9 Regional PVAW Partnerships- each - [PVAW](https://pvt.org.au/elementor-1419/) - Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women (PVAW) What Is Violence Against Women? Violence against women is a pervasive and serious human rights abuse that causes significant harm to individuals, families, communities and society. In Australia, 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15.((Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2017. Personal - [Checkout](https://pvt.org.au/lp-checkout/) - [All Courses](https://pvt.org.au/lp-courses/) - [Become A Teacher](https://pvt.org.au/lp-become-a-teacher/) - [Term Conditions](https://pvt.org.au/lp-term-conditions/) ## Blog posts - [Reflection on January 26th](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/reflection-on-january-26th/) - I'm writing this on 26 January 2026 on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. I'm grateful to be working today because my organisation allows staff to substitute the January 26 public holiday for another date. For me, it's a day for reflection, a small act of protest and a conversation starter. As I left for work this morning, - [Play Your Part: Winter 2025 Edition](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/play-your-part-winter-2025-edition/) - Stay up to date with what is happening in the world of primary prevention and learn about exciting opportunities for training and growth. Click here to read the latest edition of the PVT Newsletter - [Play Your Part: Autumn 2025 Edition](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/play-your-part-autumn-2025-edition/) - Stay up to date with what is happening in the world of primary prevention and learn about exciting opportunities for training and growth. Click here to read the latest edition of the PVT Newsletter - [A reflection on the response to "Adolescence"](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/a-reflection-on-the-response-to-adolescence/) - The four-part Netflix television series “Adolescence” has sparked significant public debate since its release earlier this year. For anyone not in the know, “Adolescence” follows the experience of a fictional 13-year-old boy named Jamie, his family, and his community after learning that Jamie had murdered his classmate, a girl named Katie. It’s not a murder - [Play Your Part: Spring 2024 Edition](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/play-your-part-spring-2024-edition/) - Stay up to date with what is happening in the world of primary prevention and learn about exciting opportunities for training and growth. Click here to read the latest edition of the PVT Newsletter. - [Play Your Part: Summer 2025 Edition](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/play-your-part-summer-2025-edition/) - Stay up to date with what is happening in the world of primary prevention and learn about exciting opportunities for training and growth. Click here to read the latest edition of the PVT Newsletter - [Welcome to the team](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/welcome-to-the-team/) - Ryan Corbould has recently joined the PVT team as a Prevention Sector Development Officer. He has a background of advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, has been a healthy relationships educator, and developed trauma-informed response policies with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He is passionate about the role of men in ending violence against women and - [Framework Launch](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/framework-launch/) - Preventing Violence Together is proud to announce the launch of Foundations for Change: A Western Australian framework to guide the primary prevention of violence against women. The culmination of more than two years of work, the WA first will support organisations already participating in this critical work by formalising their role and identifying how primary prevention - [Consultation: Men and Masculinities](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/consultation-men-and-masculinities/) - Preventing Violence Together manager Alicia Gibbs and sector development officer Ryan Corbould jetted off to Melbourne to attend Our Watch’s National Consultation on working with men and boys and addressing masculinities in the prevention of violence against women. The pair, pictured below, joined about 70 other workers from the primary prevention, early intervention, response, and men's - [How to be an Active Bystander in 6 steps](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/bystander-intervention/) - A bystander is non-participant observer to an event. Bystanders can remain non-participant observers and be passive bystanders, they could possibly interact and make things worse by adding to the problem, or they can take action in some way that will be helpful and be an Active Bystander. Here are the steps for becoming an Active - [An update on the Primary Prevention Framework](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/primary-prevention-framework-project-update/) - In 2022, the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) received funding from the Department of Communities to develop a Primary Prevention Framework and other related initiatives in collaboration with Stopping Family Violence (SFV) and Aboriginal stakeholders. The project will guide prevention activities, support capacity building and training efforts, and provide practice development support for the emerging prevention of violence against women sector - [New PVT staff](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/new-pvt-staff/) - Two new staff members commenced at the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing in the PVT initiative this month: Mary-Rose Tomeo as the PVT Manager and Katie Moynan in the role of Specialist Practice Development & Research. One of their first projects will be developing a primary prevention framework, which will help reduce family, domestic and sexual violence by guiding primary - [WA Government commits new funding to help stop family and domestic violence before it starts](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/wa-government-commits-new-funding-to-help-stop-family-and-domestic-violence-before-it-starts/) - The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing has been awarded $889,000 to build a Primary Prevention Framework as part of the Preventing Violence Together initiative. The framework, which will be developed in collaboration with Stopping Family Violence, will help reduce family, domestic and sexual violence by guiding primary prevention activities in Western Australia, including the delivery of learning and development programs for - [Primary Prevention Framework Steering Committee established](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/primary-prevention-framework-steering-committee-established/) - The Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) has received funding from the Department of Communities to develop a Primary Prevention Framework and other related initiatives in collaboration with Stopping Family Violence (SFV) and Aboriginal stakeholders. The project will guide prevention activities, support capacity building and training efforts, and provide practice development support for the emerging prevention of violence - [PVT is bringing Prevention in Practice and Unpacking Resistance training to Western Australia](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/pvt-is-bringing-prevention-in-practice-and-unpacking-resistance-training-to-western-australia/) - PVT recently acquired a license from Safe and Equal in Victoria to adapt and deliver their Prevention in Practice and Unpacking Resistance courses in Western Australia. Prevention in Practice is a two-day course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in the design, - [PVT Newsletter - December edition](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/pvt-newsletter-december-edition/) - The December edition of the PVT newsletter included PVT highlights of 2022, news about WA family and domestic violence primary prevention grants, an update on the national gender gap, a link to the recently launched Aboriginal Family Safety Strategy, and more. Click here to read the newsletter. - [PVT delivers Prevention in Practice pilots in Perth, Geraldton and Online](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/pvt-delivers-prevention-in-practice-pilots-in-perth-geraldton-and-online/) - Mary-Rose and Katie from PVT have continued to roll out the Prevention in Practice pilot series, delivering pilots in Perth and Geraldton in late September and an online pilot in October. Prevention in Practice is a two-day course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women, or for experienced practitioners who - [Communiqué on Preventing Violence Together](https://pvt.org.au/blog_post/communique/) - Preventing Violence Together is a Western Australian-based initiative aspiring to end violence against women and children through a specific and dedicated focus on primary prevention. Preventing Violence Together is about supporting shared approaches, consistent practice and confident professionals undertaking primary prevention of violence against women and children throughout Western Australia. It is about fostering a primary ## Resource Directory - [Engaging men in violence prevention: Key resources - XY](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/engaging-men-in-violence-prevention-key-resources-xy/) - [The Line](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-line/) - A social media campaign for youth about sex, dating and relationships. - [Driving Change - Safe & Equal](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/driving-change-safe-equal/) - An animation about taking action against the drivers of family and gender-based violence. [8 min] - [Towards Gender Transformative Change: A guide for practitioners - Women's Healthy Vic](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/towards-gender-transformative-change-a-guide-for-practitioners-womens-healthy-vic/) - A guide for specialists for implementing gender transformative practice. - [WiseGuyz Program - Centre for Sexuality](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/wiseguyz-program-centre-for-sexuality/) - An overview of the WiseGuyz program from Canada. - [The Algorithm of Disrespect - Commonwealth Government](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/commonwealth-government-the-algorithm-of-disrespect/) - A tool for learning to support young people to navigate social media and reject disrespect. - [Path to Safety](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/path-to-safety/) - Western Australia’s Strategy to Reduce Family and Domestic Violence 2020-2030. - [Evidence Portal - ANROWS](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/evidence-portal-anrows/) - A database of interventions that aim to address and end violence against women. - [Support someone experiencing abuse - Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/support-someone-experiencing-abuse-yourtoolkit-com/) - A quick guide for supporting a person who discloses experiencing family and domestic violence. - [What kind of man do you want to be? - Respect Victoria](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/what-kind-of-man-do-you-want-to-be-respect-victoria/) - A campaign exploring how men can live free of narrow expressions of masculinity. - [Local NAIDOC Week Events](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/local-naidoc-week-events/) - A tool to find a NAIDOC week event in your local area. - [Brief on the Social Ecological Model - UNICEF](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/brief-on-the-social-ecological-model-unicef/) - An explanation of the socio-ecological model using the context of youth development. - [Needs assessment - AIFS](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/needs-assessment-aifs/) - A resource about how to conduct a needs assessment for your projects. - [Preventing violence against women in the community - Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/pvaw-in-the-community/) - Tips to prevent violence, create positive attitudes and promote gender equality in your community. - [Preventing violence against women at home - Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/pvaw-at-home/) - Tips to recognise green flags, avoid gender stereotypes and have healthy relationships. - [Research and Insights - The Man Cave](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/research-and-insights-the-man-cave/) - Data the Man Cave has gathered from workshops with thousands of boys. - [Is This Ok?? - The Man Cave](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/is-this-ok-the-man-cave/) - A podcast about talking to young people about consent and healthy relationships. - [Self-Care Assessment - TherapistAid.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/self-care-assessment-therapistaid-com/) - A tool to evaluate your self care behaviours. - [Willing, capable and confident - Respect Victoria](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/respect-victoria-willing-capable-and-confident/) - Strategies for engaging men and boys in primary prevention. - [The barbershop where men go to heal - Matt Brown TED Talk](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-barbershop-where-men-go-to-heal-matt-brown/) - A video of Matt Brown discussing how to help men "take off the mask. [25 mins] - [Communicating for Connection - Safe & Equal](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/communicating-for-connection-safe-equal/) - A guide for crafting values-based messages for multicultural and faith-communities. - [Mythbusting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - Common Cause](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/mythbusting-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-common-cause/) - An article from Common Cause explaining some issues with 'mythbusting' in our communications. - [Allyship in Action - Zoe Belle Gender Collective & Women's Health in the North](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/allyship-in-action-zoe-belle-gender-collective-womens-health-in-the-north/) - A framework to ensure prevention is inclusive of trans and gender diverse people. - [PIP: Building equitable partnerships in primary prevention - Safe & Equal](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/pip-building-equitable-partnerships-in-primary-prevention-safe-equal/) - A resource for building equity in partnerships. - [Beyond 'The Talk' - La Trobe University](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/beyond-the-talk-la-trobe-university/) - A resource supporting parents to talk to kids about sex, relationships and consent. - [From the Ground Up: Community-led Approaches to Violence Prevention - CEVAW](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/from-the-ground-up-community-led-approaches-to-violence-prevention-cevaw/) - A podcast on community-led initiatives. [1 hour] - [Partnerships toolkit - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/partnerships-toolkit-our-watch/) - A resource explaining Our Watch's approach to partnership. - [Safer Pathways - 54 Reasons](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/safer-pathways-54-reasons/) - A school-based program for school-aged children and caregivers in Perth. - [Foundations for Change](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/foundations-for-change/) - Western Australia's framework to guide primary prevention of men's violence against women. - [Pride in Prevention - Rainbow Health Australia](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/pride-in-prevention-rainbow-health-australia/) - A guide for preventing violence against people in the LGBTQIA+ community. - [WA Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program - Starick](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/warrtsp-starick/) - A program supporting WA schools and teachers to teach Respectful Relationships Education. - [YoungN Deadly Dijun Way - Turn Up Respect](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/youngn-deadly-dijun-way-turn-up-respect/) - A showcase of the Dijun Way program in Broome. [5.5mins] - [Dijun Way YoungN Deadly - MOSAC](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/dijun-way-youngn-deadly-mosac/) - The school-based Dijun Way program in Broome. - [Building Healthy Relationships Program - Allambee](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/building-healthy-relationships-program-allambee/) - Allambee's Building Healthy Relationships program in schools in Mandurah. - [Mid West Early Years Gender Equality Project - Desert Blue Connect](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/mid-west-early-years-gender-equality-project-desert-blue-connect/) - The MEYGE program in Geraldton implements primary prevention in early-years education. - [Community, Respect & Equality](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/community-respect-equality/) - Geraldton's CRE project is a whole-of-community primary prevention initiative. - [Partnering in Prevention - Zonta House Refuge Association](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/partnering-in-prevention-zonta-house-refuge-association/) - A workplace program delivered by Zonta House in Perth. - [Respectful relationships education: Change the story - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/respectful-relationships-education-change-the-story-our-watch/) - A video about implementing whole-of-school respectful relationships education. [3mins] - [Introduction to reflective practice - CIPD](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/introduction-to-reflective-practice-chartered-institute-of-personnel-and-development-cipd/) - A video about the importance and benefits of reflective practice. [3mins] - [Balancing Cultures: Walking in Two Worlds - Jahna Cedar TED Talk](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/balancing-cultures-walking-in-two-worlds/) - Jahna Cedar shares her story and how we can be better allies to Aboriginal people. [17mins] - [Dadirri - Miriam Rose Foundation](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/dadirri-video-miriam-rose-foundation/) - A video guide to the practice of Dadirri by Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr. [4mins] - [4 Tips to improve gender equality at work - Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/4-tips-to-improve-gender-equality-at-work-yourtoolkit-com/) - A quick guide to contributing to gender equality efforts in the workplace. - [This is Manly - ThirdStory](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/this-is-manly-thirdstory/) - A youth-led campaign to redefine and broaden narrow stereotypes about masculinity. - [Engaging Men and Boys Literature Review Summary - PVT](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/engaging-men-and-boys-literature-review-summary-preventing-violence-together/) - A summary of current research about engaging men and boys in primary prevention efforts. - [An Introductory Guide to the Manosphere - ANROWS](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/an-introductory-guide-to-the-manosphere-anrows/) - Discusses the Impacts for Young People, Teachers and Schools. - [Know Your A-Z - Safe and Equal & Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/know-your-a-z/) - 26 ways everybody can help challenge harmful stereotypes, promote respect and prevent violence. - [Intersectionality Matters - Multicultural Centre for Women's Health](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/intersectionality-matters/) - A guide to engaging immigrant and refugee communities in the prevention of violence against women. - [Changing the landscape - Our Watch & Women with Disabilities Victoria](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/changing-the-landscape-our-watch/) - National framework for the prevention of violence against women and girls with disabilities. - [Changing the picture - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/changing-the-picture-our-watch/) - National framework for addressing the drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. - [Change the story - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/change-the-story/) - An evidence-based framework for a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women. - [Preventing Violence Together - PVT & Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/preventing-violence-together/) - A community resource explaining primary prevention of family and domestic violence in simple language. - [Communications Guide - CRE & MEYGE](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/communications-guide-community-respect-equality/) - A guide for positive and respectful communications about gender equality. - [Our Ways - Strong Ways - Our Voices](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/our-ways-strong-ways-our-voices/) - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End FDV. - [Sexism and the English Language - The Economist](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/sexism-and-the-english-language-the-economist/) - A brief video describing how sexism presents in the english language. [3 min] - [How to Use Language to Change Gender Stereotypes - Urska Jez](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/how-to-use-language-to-change-gender-stereotypes-urska-jez/) - A video explaining simple ways language can change stereotypes. [6 min] - [LGBTQIA+ glossary of terms - Australian Institute of Family Studies](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/lgbtqia-glossary-of-terms-australian-institute-of-family-studies/) - A helpful guide for understanding the terminology of the LGBTQIA+ community. - [Love Shouldn't Hurt - Pilbara Community Legal Service](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/love-shouldnt-hurt-pilbara-community-legal-service/) - The Love Shouldn't Hurt program for young people in the Pilbara. - [Rainbow Mob Are My Mob - VACCHO & Rainbow Health Australia](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/rainbow-mob-are-my-mob-vaccho-rainbow-health-australia/) - A resource for ACCO's to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion. - [Storytelling or Systems Change - Dusseldorp Forum](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/storytelling-or-systems-change-dusseldorp-forum/) - Resources for using stories to accomplish systems change. - [Sending nudes and sexting - eSafety Commissioner](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/sending-nudes-and-sexting-esafety-commissioner/) - Information and a video about sending nude images. [2mins] - [The Adolescent Man Box - Jesuit Social Services](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-adolescent-man-box-jesuit-social-services/) - The first study focusing on the attitudes towards masculinity among Australian adolescents. - [Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2024 - UN Women](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/gender-snapshot-2024/) - New data and evidence on gender equality trends and gaps. - [Change the Story: Second edition - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/change-the-story-second-edition-our-watch/) - A video promoting implementation of the second edition of Change the story. [5mins] - [Reflective Practice - Clinical Excellence Commission](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/reflective-practice-clinical-excellence-commission-cec/) - Resources including tools and tip sheets to support the development of reflective practice skills. - [Journey of health and wellbeing - WA Health](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/journey-of-health-and-wellbeing-health-wa/) - A video about the impacts of colonisation and Aboriginal people's healing journey. [11mins] - [Resource Directory - ANROWS](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/resource-directory-anrows/) - A database of literature reviews, fact sheets, research summaries and more. - [Resource Database - Yourtoolkit.com](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/resource-database-yourtoolkit-com/) - A database of resources about domestic abuse and coercive control. - [Violence against women: it's a men's issue - Jackson Katz TED Talk](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/jackson-katz-ted-talk/) - Jackson Katz discusses violence against women as a men's issue and calls for action. [18mins] - [The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/national-plan/) - National policy framework to guide actions towards ending violence against women and children. - [UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993)](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/declaration-on-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-1993/) - A global commitment to upholding the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all women. - [A Self-Care Action Plan - How to Adult](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/how-to-adult-self-care-action-plan/) - A video about creating a self care action plan that works for you. [5mins] - [(En)countering resistance - VicHealth](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/encountering-resistance-vichealth/) - A guide to better understand and manage resistance to gender equality. Improve your ability to understand and manage resistance to gender equality efforts with this guide. - [Respectful Relationships Education Toolkit - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/respectful-relationships-education-toolkit/) - A toolkit for implementing whole-of-school respectful relationships education. - [The evidence for respectful relationships education - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/respectful-relationships-education-our-watch/) - A review of evidence on respectful relationships education in schools. - [Australia’s shameful violence against women - News.com.au](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/australias-shameful-violence-against-women/) - A video presenting statistics on men’s violence against women in Australia. [2mins] - [Resistance and backlash in primary prevention - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/how-to-respond-to-resistance-and-backlash-our-watch/) - Tips for responding to resistance and backlash to primary prevention efforts. - [The link between gender inequality and violence against women - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-link-between-gender-inequality-and-violence-against-women-our-watch/) - An overview of the link between men's violence against women and gender inequality. - [Counting on change - ANROWS & Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/counting-on-change-anrows-our-watch/) - A guide for measuring progress in preventing men's violence against women. - [The Australian National Research Agenda 2023-2028 - ANROWS](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-australian-national-research-agenda-2023-2028-anrows/) - A guide to promote and support the creation of research needed to end gender-based violence. - ["Be a Lady They Said" by Cynthia Nixon - Coachability Foundation](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/be-a-lady-they-said-by-cynthia-nixon-coachability-foundation/) - A video highlighting the many and contradictory expectations of women today. [3mins] - [Administrative data on violence against women: what is it? - UN Women](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/administrative-data-on-violence-against-women-what-is-it-un-women/) - A video about collecting and using data to end violence against women. [2mins] - [Indigenous Methodologies](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/indigenous-methodologies/) - A webinar about decolonising and culturally safe research practices. [59mins] - [Understanding Trauma - Phoenix Australia](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/understanding-trauma-phoenix-australia/) - A video about trauma and how it affects people. [2mins] - [Trauma and the Brain - NHS Lanarkshire](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/trauma-and-the-brain-nhs-lanarkshire/) - A video to help professionals understand the impacts of trauma on the brain. [9mins] - [The urgency of intersectionality – Kimberlé Crenshaw TED Talk](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-urgency-of-intersectionality-kimberle-crenshaw/) - Kimberlé Crenshaw explains how multiple forms of exclusion combine to create additional harm. [19mins] - [Start your RAP - Reconciliation Australia](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/start-your-rap-reconciliation-australia/) - A guide for starting a Reconciliation Action Plan. - [Stolen Generations Resource Kit - Healing Foundation](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/community-healing-healing-foundation/) - A strengths-based approach to educating students about the Stolen Generations and impacts of intergenerational trauma. - [Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy - Western Australia 2021-2029](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/aboriginal-empowerment-strategy-western-australia-2021-2029/) - The WA government's framework for improving outcomes for Aboriginal people. - [The Man Cave YouTube Channel](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-man-cave-youtube-channel/) - Check out these videos for boys and men about relationships, boundaries, consent and more from the Man Cave. - [The Man Box 2024 - Jesuit Social Services](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/the-man-box-2024-the-mens-project/) - Research on the attitudes to manhood and behaviours of Australian men aged 18 to 45. - [Community Impact Planner - WA Community Impact Hub](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/wa-community-impact-hub-community-impact-planner/) - A supportive tool to help plan projects in your community. - [Importance of self care planning - Black Dog Institute](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/importance-of-self-care-planning-black-dog-institute/) - A template for planning your own self care with some supportive strategies. A template for planning your own self care with some supportive strategies. - [Working Together with Men 2.0 - RMIT University](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/working-together-with-men-2-0-rmit-university/) - A framework for engaging men in primary prevention with accountability to women. A framework for engaging men in primary prevention as program facilitators with accountability to women. - [Framing gender equality message guide - VicHealth](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/framing-gender-equality-message-guide-vichealth/) - A guide for the most effective ways to frame your messages about gender equality. A guide for the most effective ways to frame your messages about gender equality using the Vision, Barrier, Action approach. - [Framing masculinity message guide - VicHealth](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/framing-masculinity-message-guide-vichealth/) - A guide for the most effective ways to frame your messages about masculinity using the Vision, Barrier, Action approach. - [Men in focus - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/men-in-focus/) - Research and practice resources to address masculinities and work with men. - [Quick facts about violence against women - Our Watch](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/quick-facts/) - Key facts and statistics about violence against in women in Australia. - [Western Australian Mental Wellbeing Guide - Mental Health Commission](https://pvt.org.au/resource_directory/wa-mental-wellbeing-guide/) - The WA Mental Health Commission's guide to evidence-based approaches to enhance mental wellbeing. ## Events - [Beyond KPIs: Measuring the Impacts of Primary Prevention Round Table](https://pvt.org.au/events/beyond-kpis-measuring-the-impacts-of-primary-prevention-round-table/) - [Primary Prevention Practitioner Forum](https://pvt.org.au/events/primary-prevention-practitioner-forum/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence - Manjimup](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-manjimup/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence - Bunbury](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-bunbury/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-2/) - [Engaging Men & Boys in Violence Prevention](https://pvt.org.au/events/engaging-men-boys-in-violence-prevention/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence - Online](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-online-2/) - [Managing Resistance to Primary Prevention](https://pvt.org.au/events/managing-resistance-to-primary-prevention-2/) - [Engaging Men & Boys in Violence Prevention workshop](https://pvt.org.au/events/engaging-men-boys-in-violence-prevention-workshop/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-online/) - We all want to feel safe at home, in our workplace and out in our community. We want to enjoy healthy and respectful relationships and have the freedom to make choices not constrained by our gender. We want our families and our communities to be free from violence and abuse. But while we regularly see - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Gender-Based Violence](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-west-perth-2/) - We all want to feel safe at home, in our workplace and out in our community. We want to enjoy healthy and respectful relationships and have the freedom to make choices not constrained by our gender. We want our families and our communities to be free from violence and abuse. But while we regularly see - [Managing Resistance to Primary Prevention](https://pvt.org.au/events/managing-resistance-to-primary-prevention/) - [The Mask You Live In documentary and QA](https://pvt.org.au/events/the-mask-you-live-in-documentary-and-qa/) - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women - Kalgoorlie, July 2025](https://pvt.org.au/events/primary-prevention-kalgoorlie-25/) - Learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-west-perth-may/) - Learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-online/) - Learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-west-perth/) - Learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women - Karratha](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-karratha/) - Men's violence against women is a serious, widespread, and growing problem in Western Australia. However, there are simple steps we can ALL take to prevent it. Preventing Violence Together (PVT) invites you to learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending our upcoming Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women workshop. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women - Geraldton](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-geraldton/) - Men's violence against women is a serious, widespread, and growing problem in Western Australia. However, there are simple steps we can ALL take to prevent it. Preventing Violence Together (PVT) invites you to learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending our upcoming Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women workshop. - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women - Northam](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women-northam/) - 2 x Half-Day Workshops This training is based on the Australian national Change the Story framework for preventing violence against women, developed by Our Watch. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources. Over two half days, Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence against Women will provide participants with an introduction to: a primary prevention approach - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women - Geraldton](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women-geraldton/) - 1 x Full-Day Workshop This training is based on the Australian national Change the Story framework for preventing violence against women, developed by Our Watch. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources. Over two half days, Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence against Women will provide participants with an introduction to: a primary prevention approach - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women - Mandurah](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women-mandurah/) - 2 x Half-Day Workshops This training is based on the Australian national Change the Story framework for preventing violence against women, developed by Our Watch. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources. Over two half days, Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence against Women will provide participants with an introduction to: a primary prevention approach - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women - West Perth](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women-west-perth/) - 2 x Half-Day Workshops This training is based on the Australian national Change the Story framework for preventing violence against women, developed by Our Watch. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources. Over two half days, Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence against Women will provide participants with an introduction to: a primary prevention approach - [Foundations of Primary Prevention of Violence against Women](https://pvt.org.au/events/foundations-of-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women/) - This one-day course is based on the Australian national Change the Story framework for preventing violence against women, developed by Our Watch. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources. - [Unpacking Resistance - South West region](https://pvt.org.au/events/https-www-eventbrite-com-au-e-unpacking-resistance-tickets-481452305807/) - A one-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to ensure they have the confidence to understand and respond to resistance when it arises. Thursday 23 February 2023 | 9.00am - 4.00pm Participants must be able to attend the - [Prevention in Practice - South West region](https://pvt.org.au/events/https-www-eventbrite-com-au-e-prevention-in-practice-tickets-481419266987/) - A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Tuesday 21 February 2023 | 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: Wednesday 22 February 2023 | 9.00am - - [Unpacking Resistance (Perth)](https://pvt.org.au/events/unpacking-resistance-1-perth/) - A one-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to ensure they have the confidence to understand and respond to resistance when it arises. Thursday 24 November | 9.00am - 4.00pm Participants must be able to attend the - [Prevention in Practice (Perth)](https://pvt.org.au/events/prevention-in-practice-4-perth/) - A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Wednesday 9 November | 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: Wednesday 16 November | 9.00am - 4.00pm - [Prevention in Practice (Geraldton)](https://pvt.org.au/events/prevention-in-practice-geraldton/) - A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Thursday 29 September | 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: Friday 30 September | 9.00am - 4.00pm - [Unpacking Resistance (online)](https://pvt.org.au/events/unpacking-resistance-2-online/) - A one-day virtual course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to ensure they have the confidence to understand and respond to resistance when it arises. Thursday 8 December | 9.00am - 5.00pm Participants must be able to attend the - [Prevention in Practice (online)](https://pvt.org.au/events/prevention-in-practice-3-online/) - A two-day virtual course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Wednesday 12 October | 9.00am - 5.00pm Day 2: Wednesday 19 October | 9.00am - 5.00pm - [Prevention in Practice](https://pvt.org.au/events/prevention-in-practice-2/) - A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Tuesday 13 September | 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: Tuesday 27 September | 9.00am - 4.00pm - [Prevention in Practice](https://pvt.org.au/events/prevention-in-practice/) - A two-day face-to-face course for practitioners who are getting started in the prevention of violence against women (PVAW)* sector, or for experienced practitioners who are seeking to build their skills in prevention program design, implementation, and evaluation. Day 1: Wednesday 3 August | 9.00am - 4.00pm Day 2: Wednesday 10 August | 9.00am - 4.00pm - [Curtin University Research Training Program Scholarship Opportunity: Engaging Australian Males in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children](https://pvt.org.au/events/research-training-program-scholarship-opportunity-curtin-university/) - Would you like to undertake a PhD with a respectful relationships focus? Please consider applying for this recently announced Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship: Engaging Australian Males in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children This doctoral research project will focus on the perspective of Australian males, to determine best-practice guidelines for primary prevention - [RRE Community of Practice](https://pvt.org.au/events/rre-community-of-practice-682/) - PVT is establishing a Community of Practice to support practitioners working with schools to deliver respectful relationships education (RRE) across Western Australia. “Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” - Etienne Wenger Community of - [Info Session: RRE Community of Practice](https://pvt.org.au/events/info-session-rre-community-of-practice/) - PVT is establishing a Community of Practice to support practitioners working with schools to deliver respectful relationships education (RRE) across Western Australia. “Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” - Etienne Wenger We are - [16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence](https://pvt.org.au/events/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/) - The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign running from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day). The campaign was launched by the Centre for Women's Global Leadership in 1991 to call for the global elimination of violence against women. - [Apply to join the Domestic Violence Literacy Train the Trainer program ](https://pvt.org.au/events/apply-to-join-the-domestic-violence-literacy-train-the-trainer-program/) - Expressions of interest are now open for current and aspiring prevention of violence against women (PVAW) practitioners (in regional areas) to participate in the Domestic Violence Literacy Project. What is the Domestic Violence Literacy Project? The Domestic Violence Literacy project will train professionals from regional women’s community health and domestic violence services to deliver the ## Draw Attention - [WA Regions](https://pvt.org.au/?da_image=1289) ## Categories - [Uncategorised](https://pvt.org.au/category/uncategorised/) - [Professional learning](https://pvt.org.au/category/professional-learning/) - [Initiatives Perth Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-perth-region/) - [Initiatives Peel Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-peel-region/) - [Initiatives South West Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-south-west-region/) - [Initiatives Mid West Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-mid-west-region/) - [Initiatives Pilbara Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-pilbara-region/) - [Initiatives Kimberley Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-kimberley-region/) - [Initiatives Goldfields-Esperance Region](https://pvt.org.au/category/initiatives/initiatives-goldfields-esperance-region/) - 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