Change starts here: A short introduction to primary prevention
About event organiser
Our Watch is Australia’s leader in the primary prevention of violence against women. They work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise.
Event information
About the event
For more information and to register, please visit the event page.
This Change the story presentation provides a brief, high-level overview of Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia, covering:
- Our Watch's vision for a safe, respectful, equal world
- what gets in the way of achieving this
- actions you can take to change the story and prevent violence against women.
This foundational introduction is for people who are new to Change the story or primary prevention work.
Please direct all questions to the organiser: training@ourwatch.org.au.
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