16 Days in WA events

Waroona

• Educate, motivate and advocate

Play your part in stopping Family and Domestic Violence. Join us in making a difference and spreading awareness.

Guest speaker, and light refreshments.

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Waroona Community Resource Centre, 10 Henning Street, Waroona
Organiser: Candice Look
Contact: 
Email: programs@waroonacrc.com.au
Phone: (08) 9733 3011
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from Eventbrite website

Katanning

• DV Assist training

Responding to difficult situations and trauma-informed de-escalation’ and:

• 'Vicarious trauma and self-care’ (for front line workers)
• a community session on understanding FDV in the afternoon

Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Katanning Public Library and Art Gallery, 16 Austral Terrace, Katanning 
Organiser: DV Assist
Contact: 
Deb: phone 0484 267 986 or email deb@dvassist.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event

Joondalup

• Joondalup March: Play Your Part

The day will feature keynote speakers, including lived experience experts and leaders in the fight to end violence, offering insights and inspiration. Explore a variety of stallholders, showcasing local services, resources, and support networks, and learn how you can contribute to making a difference. The event will culminate in a march, where we’ll walk together to raise awareness and show solidarity with survivors of violence.

Time: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Joondalup Central Park, 187 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup
Organiser: Department of Communities - Mirrabooka and Joondalup Family Safety Service
Contact: 
Phone: Daisy - 0477 048 352 or Carrie - 0478 271 847
Ticket cost: Free event

Halls Head

• Rethinking Strength: Engaging Men and Boys to Prevent Family and Domestic Violence

This event will explore healthy masculinity, respect, and the vital role men and boys can play in building safer families and communities. Through open conversation and lived experience, we’ll challenge old narratives and promote new pathways forward.

Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm
Location: Halls Head Parade Community and Sports Facility, 1 Halls Head Parade, Halls Head
Organiser: Stronger Families Foundation
Contact:
Geoff Hart-Davies
Email: ghd@strongerfamilies.com.au
Phone: 0413 615500
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: Humanitix
Event information: Humanitix

Leederville

• #ActTogether: Perth film launch and panel discussion

Join us for the Perth launch of #ActTogether, a powerful community-driven short film created by and in the West Kimberley community of Derby. This thought-provoking project shines a light on family and domestic violence from a prevention perspective, amplifying real voices and lived experiences. #ActTogerther aims to spark meaningful conversations, inspire collective action, and strengthen our shared commitment to ending violence before it begins.

Following the screening, stay for a panel discussion featuring local advocates and experts, and connect with others during a networking session designed to foster collaboration and community. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and #ActTogether.

This event is part of 16 Days in WA, a statewide campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play Your Part calls on all Western Australians to challenge harmful behaviours and attitudes, and help build a safer, more respectful community for everyone.

Time: 6:15pm to 8:30pm
Location: Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville 
Organiser: Anglicare WA
Contact:
Tanami Ashby-Deering: email Tanami.Ashby-Deering@anglicarewa.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from Humanitix

Roebourne

• Mawankarra Health Service

It is our service intention to acknowledge the women who have passed due to FDV incidences by placing an orange heart shaped piece of cardboard on a stake and display them on the pathway leading into our clinic.  

A morning tea table will be set up with 16 Days in WA resources and alike to begin the conversation with patients, clients and community members visiting the clinic on the day about playing a part in preventing FDV and speaking up for those who cannot. 

We will also have a pledge tree for anyone to write their thought on FDV in our local community. These will then be displayed out our Safe House for clients to reflect on.

Location: Mawarnkarra Health Service Main Clinic, 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne
Organiser: Mawarnkarra Health Service Main Clinic
Contact:
Vashti Sambo
Email: safehouseteamleader@mhs.org.au
Phone 0492 587298
Ticket cost: Free event

Kununurra

• 16 Days in WA – Community Screening Evening - Stories of Prevention, Healing, and Community Strength

Join us for a community screening evening with films, talks & a shared meal during 16 Days in WA, highlighting prevention, healing & resilience.

Time: 5.30 to 8.30pm
Location: Kununurra Picture Gardens, 39 Coolibah Dr, Kununurra 
Organiser: Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (KWAC) and Gawooleng Yawoodeng Aboriginal Corporation (GY)
Contact: Email: lisa.grieve@kwac.com.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Event information: Humanitix

Melville

• Empowering Her: Showing up for yourself

Join author Monique Mulligan and domestic violence advocate Tinashe La for an empowering evening of conversation about Tinashe's courageous story of overcoming abuse and learning to show up for herself. Author of novels Wherever You Go and Wildflower, Monique Mulligan is a multi-passionate creative fascinated by the simple things in life, the extraordinary ordinary and human behaviour. Monique writes A Life (Extra) Ordinary on Substack.

Tinashe La is a survivor of family, domestic and sexual violence and author of the book 'Greener Pastures beyond Mt.Abuse'. She is a lived experience advocate for Ruah’s “my story my time” and part of WA's first Lived Experience Advisory Group. She works for the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing as a chair for the Advisory Group for Refugee and Migrant Communities in Western Australia. She also works for Shalom Drug Rehabilitation as a counsellor and mentor in between working for her counselling practice.

Time: 6:45pm to 8pm
Location: AH Bracks Library, corner of Stock Road and Canning Highway, Melville
Organiser: City of Melville Libraries
Contact:
Lorraine Horsley or Val Zimdahl: Phone (08) 9364 0115 or email lorraine.horsley@melville.wa.gov.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Bookings and event information: City of Melville website

Geraldton

• DV-alert 2-Day First Nations Accredited Workshop

This 2-Day First Nations Workshop is offered at no cost to help frontline workers understand the unique cultural dynamics of family violence within First Nations communities. This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of family violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services relevant to First Nations communities. 

It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more. The First Nations Workshops are co-delivered and led by First Nations Subject Matter Experts.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided.

Time: 9am to 5pm
Location: Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation, 25 Crawford St, Spalding, Geraldton
Organiser: Lifeline WA
Contact: Email: dvalert@lifelinewa.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: DV-alert website
Event information: DV-alert website

Balgo

• Safe Families, Strong Community - Balgo

Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation will assist KAMS and Balgo Police to hold a BBQ at the Balgo Pool with women and children to raise awareness of gender-based violence by empowering women to seek help.

We will be handing out flyers and care packs whilst holding a BBQ.

Time: 1pm
Location: Balgo Swimming Pool area, Balgo
Organisers: Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation, KAMS and Balgo Police
Contact: Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation - phone Tracey on 0402 720 256 or email admin@wirrimanu.org.au

Midland

• Midland March That Matters

The Swan Family and Domestic Violence Network invites you to the 12th Midland March That Matters.

'Play Your Part' by helping raise awareness for family and domestic violence in the Swan community and joining us to say that there is 'No Excuse for Abuse'.

• 10am - welcome and speeches
• 10.45am - march
• 11am to 1pm - free food, stalls and activities

Time: 10am
Location: Juniper Gardens (behind Midland Dome), Midland
Organiser: Swan Family and Domestic Violence Network
Contact: Email: mmtmswanfdv@gmail.com
Ticket cost: Free event

Darlington

• Standing Together presentation

We can all support the prevention of family and domestic violence whether or not we are likely to experience violence in our own lives.

Hosted by St Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Darlington and facilitated by Anglicare WA, the one hour long Standing Together presentation offers parishioners and local community members the opportunity to grow and align their understanding of the many forms of family and domestic violence and what drives its prevalence, to support ongoing conversation and consideration of how we can all be a part of its prevention.

This event is open to everyone aged 18 years and over.

Time: 11am to 12pm
Location: St Cuthbert’s Church, corner of Darlington and Hillsden Roads, Darlington 
Organiser: Anglican Parish of Darlington-Bellevue
Contact: The Reverend Peregrin Campbell-Osgood
Email: info@hillsanglicans.com 
Phone: 0422 857 522
Ticket cost: Free event
Event information: Facebook

Scarborough

• Service of Lament and Hope

A service of lament and hope as we pray and support victim survivors.

Time: 10am
Location: St Columba's Anglican Church, 150 Northstead Street, Scarborough
Organiser: Mother's Union 
Contact: Helen Krynen - Email: helen.krynen@gmail.com
Ticket cost: Free event

Shenton Park

• 2-hour DV-aware workshop

The myth that domestic and family violence is a private matter enables it to occur. Offered at no cost, the 2-hour DV-aware is open to the general public and is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their awareness and knowledge of domestic and family violence. This workshop is perfect for those looking to gain foundational knowledge in a time-efficient format.

This is an introduction to understanding domestic and family violence. Workshop learners will learn the different signs and forms of abuse, and what to do if encountering someone who is experiencing domestic and family violence.

Time: 12pm to 2pm
Location: Lifeline WA Training Centre, 221 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park
Organiser: Lifeline WA
Contact: Email: dvalert@lifelinewa.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: DV-alert website
Event information: DV-alert website

Beaconsfield

•  Standing Together presentation

We can all support the prevention of family and domestic violence whether or not we are likely to experience violence in our own lives.

Hosted by St Paul's Anglican Church, Beaconsfield and facilitated by Anglicare WA, the one hour long Standing Together presentation offers parishioners and local community members the opportunity to grow and align their understanding of the many forms of family and domestic violence and what drives its prevalence to support ongoing consideration of how we can all be a part of its prevention.

This event is open to everyone aged 18 years and over. 

Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Location: St Paul's Anglican Church, 162 Hampton Road, Beaconsfield
Organiser: Reverend Gemma Basely (Rector/Area Dean)
Contact: Reverend Gemma Basely
Email: mothergemma@gmail.com
Phone: 0468 388 556
Ticket cost: Free event

Lakelands

• 2-hour DV-aware workshop

The myth that domestic and family violence is a private matter enables it to occur. Offered at no cost, the 2-hour DV-Aware is open to the general public and is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their awareness and knowledge of domestic and family violence. This workshop is perfect for those looking to gain foundational knowledge in a time-efficient format.

This is an introduction to understanding domestic and family violence. Workshop learners will learn the different signs and forms of abuse, and what to do if encountering someone who is experiencing domestic and family violence.

Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Lakelands Library, 49 Banksiadale Gate, Lakelands (City of Mandurah)
Organiser: Lifeline WA
Contact: Email: dvalert@lifelinewa.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: DV-alert website
Event information: DV-alert website

Perth CBD

• 16 Days of Activism - Workplace Sexual Harassment and Active Bystander Training

Workplace sexual harassment affects people across all industries and job types. This training provides a valuable opportunity for those entering the workforce, returning to work, or navigating their current employment settings to understand their rights and build practical skills to help create and contribute to safer work environments.

This session is being held as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that runs each year from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day). These dates were chosen to emphasise that violence against women is a fundamental human rights issue. By participating, you will be joining a worldwide call to action to end gender-based violence in all its forms, including workplace sexual harassment.

Time: 9:30am to 1pm
Location: 445 Hay Street, Perth (Level 6, Walkington Room)
Organiser: Workplace Respect Project (Circle Green Community Legal)
Contact: 
Bethel Geda:
Phone (08) 6148 3636 
Email: bethel.geda@circlegreen.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: Humanitix
Event information: Humanitix

South Hedland

• DV-alert 2-day Foundations Workshop

This 2-day Foundations Workshop is offered at no cost to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, and know what to do next. This workshop is the first step in DV-alert's Assessment Pathway, preparing learners for further training and leading to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

This workshop covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided.

Time: 9am to 5pm
Location: South Hedland Lotteries House, 2 Leake St, South Hedland
Organiser: Lifeline WA
Contact: Email: dvalert@lifelinewa.org.au 
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: DV-alert website
Event information: DV-alert website

Armadale

• Armadale's 16 Days in WA March

A community event with a Welcome and speeches, followed by a short March starting at 10.30am, ending in stallholder activities, children’s entertainment and a free sausage sizzle.

Time: Welcome and speeches, followed by a short March starting at 10.30am
Location: Memorial Park - Armadale
Organisers: Dept of Communities, Waullo Dawn, 54 Reasons, City of Armadale, Champion Centre, Ruah.
Contact: 
Amber Valikovs - Amber.Valikovs@communities.wa.gov.au
Ticket cost: Free event

Perth

• 'Dear Survivor' Poetry Exhibition

Through spoken word, written poetry, and visual displays, this exhibition invites audiences into a safe and thought-provoking space to explore the realities of violence against women and the resilience that follows.

Divided into five thematic collections — Naming the Monster, Speak Up: Tell Your Story, A Fractured World, Acceptance and Healing, and New Beginnings — each piece illuminates a different facet of survival, recovery, and justice.

The exhibition also includes live spoken word performances by the artist and an interactive reflection wall where visitors are invited (if they choose) to share their own words of solidarity, healing, or remembrance.

This event aims to transform pain into poetry, silence into story, and art into advocacy.

Time: 6:30pm
Location: Enclave, 236 Lord Street, Perth
Organiser: Honor Teixeira
Contact: 
Honor Teixeira 
Phone: 0487673657 
Email: teixeirahonor@gmail.com 
Ticket cost: $20
Tickets available from: Humanitix
Event information: Facebook

Perth

• Pride in Respect Campaign Launch

Join Living Proud and partners - WAAC, TransFolk WA and GRAI - for the launch of Pride in Respect, a new awareness campaign focused on preventing family, domestic and sexual violence within LGBTIQA+ communities.

This special event will feature a panel conversation exploring respect, equality and the power of storytelling to create change. Together, we’ll celebrate the voices and experiences at the heart of this campaign and highlight the collective work underway to build safer, more inclusive communities where everyone can live with dignity and pride.

Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: The Platform - Level 3, 256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Organiser: Living Proud - Meaghan Holden
Contact: email: ceo@livingproud.org.au
Ticket cost: Free event

Darlington

• Eucharist to close the 16 Days

As part of our church acknowledging the 16 Days, we are dedicating our midweek Eucharist to the closing of 16 Days in WA and celebrating Human Rights Day. Open to everyone or any faith or spirituality or none.

Time: 12pm
Location: St Cuthbert’s Church, corner of Darlington and Hillsden Roads, Darlington 
Organiser: Anglican Parish of Darlington-Bellevue
Contact: Peregrin Campbell-Osgood
Email: priest@hillsanglicans.com
Phone: 0422 857 522
Ticket cost: Free event
Event information: Facebook

Mirrabooka

• 16 Days In WA -  MercyCare Art Exhibition

MercyCare is proud to support the safety and empowerment of women and children in the community through the 16 Days In WA.

MercyCare Mirrabooka is facilitating an Art Exhibition featuring individual artworks and a combined art piece from inspiration of "Play Your Part" for the 16 Days In WA, these art pieces are created by the CALD women's "Create and Chat" Art Group. The Create and Chat group is a social connection space for migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women to come and feel empowered through creation of their art.

Come on down to MercyCare Mirrabooka to view the pieces and support these talented women; we will also have information stalls, food and other activities to participate in, alongside a video viewing of the Create and Chat group and what it means for participants to "Play Your Part".

Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: MercyCare Mirrabooka, 4 Brewer Place, Mirrabooka
Organiser: MercyCare
Contact: Email Kiera Slater - saafe@mercycare.com.au

Ticket cost: Free event
Event information: Facebook

North Perth 

• Together We Rise - Celebrating Women and Equality- World Human Rights Day

Join us for a morning tea as we reflect on gender equality this World Human Rights Day, exploring how we can nurture stronger families and create safer communities for everyone. The event will feature a conversation-based presentation by OVIS Community Services (in partnership with Ethnic Communities Council of WA) on Human Rights and Gender Equality.

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am 
Location: 20 View Street, North Perth (Ethnic Communities Council of WA)
Organiser: OVIS Community Services
Contact: For more information contact:
Sirad Elmi: sirad.elmi@ovis.org.au
Parisa Mohebi: parisa.mohebi@ovis.org.au
Ovis Referrals: referrals @ovis.org.au
Phone (08) 9520 8627
Ticket cost: Free event
Event information: Tickets to register for free-event is on Humanitix

Pinjarra

• Play Your Part - Stories of Strength

Morning Tea to hear stories of strength from survivors of Family and Domestic Violence.

Time: 10am to 12pm 
Location: Pinjarra Women's Centre, 14 Camp Road, Pinjarra
Organiser: Department of Communities, Ovis and Pinjarra Women's Centre in Partnership
Contact: email fssbindjarebboodja@communities.wa.gov.au
Ticket cost: Free event

South Hedland

• DV-alert 1-Day Gendered Violence in Diverse Communities Focused Workshop

The 1-day Gendered Violence in Diverse Communities Focused Workshop is offered at no cost to equip frontline workers with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to domestic and family violence in culturally diverse communities. This workshop is part of DV-alert’s Assessment Pathway, helping learners work towards a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Further training for frontline workers who have completed any 2-day DV-alert workshop, this workshop focuses on complex forms of violence including forced marriage, dowry abuse, female genital mutilation/cutting, human trafficking and domestic servitude.

This workshop is ideal for frontline workers in health, allied health, education, and community services sectors, as well as anyone who works or volunteers in a role where they may come into contact with people experiencing domestic and family violence.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

Time: 9am to 5pm
Location: South Hedland Lotteries House, 2 Leake St, South Hedland
Organiser: Lifeline WA
Contact: Email: dvalert@lifelinewa.org.au 
Ticket cost: Free event
Tickets available from: DV-alert website
Event information: DV-alert website