Nov
13
to 20 Nov

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around the issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.

https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/transgender_awareness_week

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Nov
25

Cessnock Business Chamber/Leagues Club Breakfast – Community Breakfast for Domestic Violence awareness

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Cessnock Business Chamber/Leagues Club Breakfast – Community Breakfast for Domestic Violence awareness.

Date: 25 November
Venue: Cessnock Leagues Club
Time: 7am
Tickets: https://cessnockchamber.com.au/events/dv-breakfast/

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
25
to 10 Dec

16 Days of Activism at Maitland Hospital

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender based Violence 25 Nov - 10 Dec

Maitland Hospital:
Resource table in foyer.
Posters up in the Hospital.
Message on TV Screens.
1800RESPECT stickers on all paper bags and coffee cups.

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
25

16 Days of Activism: Yarn Wrapping Launch event - Warners Bay

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Yarn Wrapping Launch event - Opening of the Zonta tree wrapping display

Date: 25 November
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre, Lake St Warners Bay
Time: 10am

Join us for morning tea in honour of all the women and girls who have experienced violence and who are still experiencing violence today.

More Info: Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle Inc

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
25

16 Days of Activism Stalls Muswellbrook and Singleton:

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Muswellbrook and Singleton

Upper Hunter Homeless, Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc. and other local services, will have pop up stalls with resources and information.

Date: 25 November
Venue: Muswellbrook Market Place / Singleton Charter Hall / Muswellbrook Shopping Square
Time: from 11am
More Info: https://upperhunterhomeless.org.au/

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
27

Small Steps for Hannah Workshop, and DFSV service expo

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

The Port Stephens Domestic Violence Committee present Small Steps for Hannah Workshop, and DFSV service expo

Date: Thursday 27 November
Venue: Raymond Terrace Senior Citizens Hall
Time: 10am
FREE - but please REGISTER

Hannah's Story is an interactive educational workshop to help identify the red flags and early warning signs of coercive control behaviours and helping to drive positive behaviour change. The workshop will run from 10am-12pm.

Morning tea will be provided.

The expo will include services from the Port Stephens LGA. Starting at the conclusion of the workshop.

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
27

Cessnock Walks Kawuma

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Cessnock Walks Kawuma is a collaborative initiative with members from the local community and local agencies to form a Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) awareness walk for EVERYONE. Kawuma is a local Aboriginal word meaning together.

Date: 27 November
Venue: Cessnock - PACC to TAFE
Time: 10:30am
MORE INFO

#16DaysofActivism2025 #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
28

16 days of activism - Toronto launch event

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

16 days of activism - Toronto launch event

Join us for morning tea in honour of all the women and girls who have experienced violence and who are still experiencing violence today.

Time: 10am

Venue: Toronto Library, Corner Brighton Ave and Pemell St Toronto

More Info: Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle Inc

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Nov
28

Launch & Design Lab: Gender Based Violence Resources in Action

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Launch & Design Lab: Gender Based Violence Resources in Action

The Centre for Law and Social Justice (CLSJ), the Centre for the Study of Violence (CSOV), and the Institute for Regional Futures (IRF) invite you to the 2025 Symposium on Gendered Violence, to be held :

Time: 11am-2pm

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025

Venue: Room X101, NUspace Building, University of Newcastle City Precinct Campus.

REGISTER

#16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV

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Dec
2

Hunter Men's Projects Network Forum

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Annual Forum for practitioners across the Hunter region who work with men and boys in the DFSV early intervention, prevention, and men’s behaviour change space.
DATE: Tuesday 2 December
TIME: 8:45am - 4:30pm
VENUE: University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

#16DaysofActivism2025 #16Days #EndGBV

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Dec
3

Hunter DFV Forum

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

Annual Hunter DFV Forum

The Hunter DFV Regional Network (representatives from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander DFV Committee, Cessnock DFV Network, Lake Macquarie DV Committee, Maitland Against Domestic Abuse, Newcastle DV Committee, Port Stephens DV Committee, and the Multicultural Action Group) organise an annual forum during the 16 Days of Activism, for DFSV workers in the Hunter region, to build capacity, share practice, research, knowledge and insight.

DATE: Wednesday 3 December 2025
TIME: 8:45am - 4:30pm
VENUE: University of Newcastle
SOLD OUT

#16DaysofActivism2025 #16Days #EndGBV

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Oct
20

Engaging Dads Using Family Violence

Engaging Dads Using Family Violence

No To Violence  “Engaging Dads Using Family Violence” training unpacks broader narratives that often attribute responsibility for the safety, security, and emotional wellbeing of children to the victim-survivor. 


DATES: 23 and 24 October 2025
TIME: 10am - 1pm (2 x 3 hour sessions)
ONLINE 

COST: $299 (including GST)
REGISTER

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Oct
12

Got Your Back Sista annual fundraiser I Run For Her

Got Your Back Sista annual fundraiser I Run For Her

DATE: Sunday 12 October
REGISTER: irunforher.com

‘I Run For Her’ is a community and fundraising event, encouraging individuals, organisations and businesses to come together and make a stand against domestic violence.

All funds raised will help the Got Your Back Sista Charity to provide the resources, tools and information for women and children to begin their lives again.
MORE INFORMATION HERE

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Oct
7

How to complete a Victims Services application

How to complete a Victims Services application


Webinar: Presented by Kellie McDonald - Assistant Principal Solicitor, Women's Legal Service NSW A WLSNSW solicitor will guide you through how to help your clients apply for counselling and financial support under the Victims Support Scheme.

DATE: Tues 7 Oct 2025
TIME: 11 - 11:45am
ONLINE
REGISTER

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Sept
24

Navigating Disclosures

Navigating Disclosures

ACON are running FREE workshops for any LGBTQA community and allies to upskill their knowledge and capacity to build healthy consent focused environments and learn how to confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence. 
DATE: 24 September
TIME: 6 – 8:30pm
VENUE: Newcastle (venue TBC)
REGISTER

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