Preventing violence against women

Preventing violence against women

Our Watch is Australia’s leader in the primary prevention of violence against women.

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WER model trio

A new model to embed gender equality in your workplace and prevent sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence.

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An initiative from The Line helping young people have conversations about their boundaries.

Young people online worlds and respectful relationships education YRC

New research about young people's attitudes on gender, sex and relationships.

Our Watch Institute

Learn from Australia’s leading team of violence prevention experts with training and consulting to help workplaces end violence against women.

Visit the Our Watch Institute website

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Upcoming events

Men in focus community of practice
  • Online via Zoom

  • Expressions of interest open

  • Free

A national community of practice aimed at building on and expanding the values, knowledge and skills of people engaging with men and addressing masculinities, for the prevention of violence against women.

See all free events

Our key frameworks

Read our overarching national framework, Change the story, and other key resources related to the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia.

Learn more about Change the story

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  • 4 resources in this collection

Change the story publications and videos outline the actions needed to address the underlying drivers of violence against women.

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  • 3 resources in this collection

Changing the picture outlines the actions to address the drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

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  • 29 resources in this collection

Changing the landscape is a guide to the prevention of violence against women and girls with disabilities.

Latest news

Women female population

A statement regarding the recent deaths of four Australian women, all allegedly at the hands of men.