16 Days in WA - Learn more about family and domestic violence

The 16 Days in WA campaign runs from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through to 10 December (Human Rights Day) each year. The campaign takes its inspiration from the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
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Visit the websites below for useful information about family and domestic violence:

The Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing

The Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing is an independent, representative peak body for women’s specialist domestic and family violence in Western Australia. Find out more about the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing

Communicare Breathing Space

Communicare Breathing Space is a behaviour change program for men who have been abusive in their intimate partner and family relationships. Find out more about Communicare Breathing Space

eSafetywomen

eSafetywomen empowers women to take control online. For more information, visit eSafetyCommissioners – women

eSafetyyoung

eSafetyyoung people provides useful information to help you stay safe online. To find out more, explore eSafetyCommissioner – young people

Family and Domestic Violence Strategy

In July 2020, the Department of Communities launched a strategy to reduce family and domestic violence. Learn more about the Family and Domestic Violence Strategy

Stopping Family Violence

Stopping Family Violence works to raise awareness and change perceptions about family and domestic violence. Learn more about Stopping Family Violence

Stronger Together – WA’s Plan for Gender Equality

Stronger together is WA’s first plan to support a gender equal community.  Find out more about Stronger Together – WA’s Plan for Gender Equality

Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program

The Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program is a primary prevention initiative which focuses on promoting respectful relationships and gender equality from an early age. Learn more about the Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program

White Ribbon Australia

White Ribbon Australia is a global social movement working to stop men’s violence against women. Learn more by visiting White Ribbon Australia

The Women’s Report Card

The Women’s Report Card is an indicator report that provides a picture of how women in WA are doing and identifies areas where outcomes still need to be improved. Access the Women’s Report Card 2022

Child safe organisations

Child safe organisations create cultures where the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is priorities and actions are taken to identify and protect them from harm. Find out more about Child safe organisations and the National Principles