VU 16 Days of Activism 2024

VU invites students, staff and friends to join with us at the Walk Against Family Violence. This annual event, coordinated by Respect Victoria, kicks off the 16 Days of Activism in Victoria, and commemorates the lives lost to gendered violence.

Friday 22 November, 11am, Birrarung Marr (upper terrace) marching to Treasury Gardens.

Registration for the Walk

Join the Working Dads: Towards Equal Care report launch webinar on 20 November.

The Working Dads: Towards Equal Care report, developed by the Preventing Violence Together (PVT) partnership and GenWest, shares insights from a significant number of fathers across Melbourne’s West. It highlights why working fathers take less parental leave and face barriers to flexible caregiving. 

During the webinar, you’ll hear about the 18 actionable recommendations for workplaces and leadership that can foster a more inclusive and equitable environment for fathers and caregivers.

This is essential to achieving workplace gender equality and preventing violence against women.

Speakers on the day include:

• Dr. Niki Vincent, Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner (keynote speaker)
• Dale Wakefield, GenWest CEO
• Tasneem Chopra, OAM (facilitator)
• Alison Leighton – CEO, City of Melbourne (panel member)
• Ameet Bains – CEO, Western Bulldogs (panel member)
• Cameron McDonald – Masculinities & Engaging Men in Prevention Expert, Our Watch (panel member)

Event details:

• Date: Wednesday, November 20
• Time: 12.30–1.30pm.

Register for the webinar

To mark the International Day of People with Disability on 3 December, VU presents its inaugural AI Hackathon

This in-person and online event challenges you to think of new ways to make content accessible to more people. Hackathon participants will be joined by Microsoft Education specialists and have access to the latest AI tools.

This year, the hackathon is open to students and VU alumni. The event offers points towards VU's Career Ready Award and there is also the chance to win exciting vouchers. Places are limited.

1.30–3pm Tuesday 3 December, Footscray Park campus, with presentations delivered online 4–6pm on Friday 6 December.

The student hackathon will run 3–6 December.
3 December: 9.30am–12.15pm
4,5 & 6 December: 10am–12pm

Register as a student

Register as alumni

Note: after registering, alumni will be sent a task to complete, to take part in the hackathon.

The Men as Allies Training is a new online course that supports men to understand their role as an ally in promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence and disrespect.

Take the training

Moonee Valley Walk Against Family Violence

Join our local Moonee Valley Walk Against Family Violence in Queens Park to help create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. 

Alongside the walk, there will be speeches and food provided.

Where: Queens Park, Moonee Ponds (event starts at the Sound Stage).

When: Wednesday 27 November, 2024, 11.30am–1pm. 

Register your interest

Free community workshop: Family Violence Prevention & Response

Join other community leaders in Moonee Valley for this free interactive workshop on violence prevention led by GenWest, expert family violence service providers for Melbourne's West.

Where: Burley Griffin Community Centre, Keilor East

When: Tuesday 3 December, 2024. 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start

Limited spots available.

Register through Eventbrite

Please visit Respect Victoria and Safe+Equal for more information and resources about the 16 Days of Activism.

Unable to attend in person? 

Check out our online training for safety, equality and respect, or try our online Privilege Walk.