Wellbeing and Mental Health

CREATING A FUTURE FREE FROM VIOLENCE

Saturday 25 November 2022 marks the 

International Day for the Elimination of Violence 

Against Women. Coinciding with this global initiative 

is Respect Victoria’s annual Respect Starts With a Conversation 

campaign, which aims to help Victorians understand how rigid 

gender stereotypes and roles impact and exist in their homes, 

communities and friendship groups and the conversations 

and actions that can take place to drive change.

As a Respectful Relationships school, we are 

building a culture of respect and equality and tackling 

the attitudes and behaviours that can lead to family violence.

EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE AND RESPECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR OWN OR YOUR CHILD’S WELLBEING OR SAFETY, HELP AND SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE:

• Police (000) If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 000
• Safe Steps (1800 015 188) Victoria’s 24-hour state-wide family violence support service
• Orange Door (1800 512 358) An access point for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence. It is also the entry point into family services, for families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported
• 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) provides 24-hour sexual assault and family violence information, counselling and support
• Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) 24-hour counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years
• InTouch (1800 755 988) Victoria’s multicultural family violence service that provides support to women and their families from culturally diverse communities 
• Djirra (1800 105 303) An Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal people experiencing family violence in Victoria.