The Toolkit is equipped with tools and information to help workers identify signs, offer knowledge-based support, and connect women to the most appropriate services. Developed in consultation with experts and funded by the Department of Social Services, the 1800RESPECT online toolkit has key information on good practice, educational videos with specialists, webinars, tools and resources, and apps. The toolkit can be downloaded at 1800respect.org.au/toolkit. The campaign coincides with the 16 Days of Action campaign a global campaign to end – violence against women that runs from 25 November to 10 December 2016. To find out how you can get involved in the campaign please contact Kelli Browne on or Catherine Watt on Our Watch Awards 2016 On 14 September the second Our Watch Awards were held to celebrate media excellence in reporting on violence against women. Lauren Novak and Sheradyn Holderhead won the 2016 Our Watch Gold Award for their campaign in the Sunday Mail and The Advertiser, what we’re up against”. Our Watch “Knowing judges said: what we’re up against’ campaign demonstrated a clear objective - to “The ‘Knowing know the extent of the issue of family violence so as to stop it." Columnist and broadcaster about how high quality reporting can contribute to a deeper understanding of violence against women including its drivers and prevention. The event, was hosted by Julia Zemiro, and saw more than 200 journalists, industry, media identities and survivor advocates gathered at Sydney’s Doltone House, Hyde Park. The Awards were delivered in partnership with The Walkley Foundation, and funded by the Department of Social Services. You can view all the winning entries . Beginning a Life in Australia is now online The newly-updated Beginning a Life in Australia booklet (BaLIA) a settlement guide to – services available in Australia is now available from the . – The booklet contains detailed national and specific information about education, employment, health, housing, money and transport for migrants and the community. Families escaping violence, for instance, will find emergency services contact numbers and crisis accommodation information useful. BaLIA also provides information on topics such as domestic violence and offers support for new arrivals who may be unfamiliar with Australian laws and way of life. contains over 1500 links, so it is best viewed online.
The Toolkit is equipped with tools and information to help workers identify signs, offer knowledge-based support, and connect women to the most appropriate services. Developed in consultation with experts and funded by the Department of Social Services, the 1800RESPECT online toolkit has key information on good practice, educational videos with specialists, webinars, tools and resources, and apps. The toolkit can be downloaded at 1800respect.org.au/toolkit. The campaign coincides with the 16 Days of Action campaign – a global campaign to end violence against women that runs from 25 November to 10 December 2016. To find out how you can get involved in the campaign please contact Kelli Browne on or Catherine Watt on Our Watch Awards 2016 On 14 September the second Our Watch Awards were held to celebrate media excellence in reporting on violence against women. Lauren Novak and Sheradyn Holderhead won the 2016 Our Watch Gold Award for their campaign in the Sunday Mail and The Advertiser, “Knowing what we’re up against”. Our Watch judges said: “The ‘Knowing what we’re up against’ campaign demonstrated a clear objective - to know the extent of the issue of family violence so as to stop it." Columnist and broadcaster about how high quality reporting can contribute to a deeper understanding of violence against women including its drivers and prevention. The event, was hosted by Julia Zemiro, and saw more than 200 journalists, industry, media identities and survivor advocates gathered at Sydney’s Doltone House, Hyde Park. The Awards were delivered in partnership with The Walkley Foundation, and funded by the Department of Social Services. You can view all the winning entries . Beginning a Life in Australia is now online The newly-updated Beginning a Life in Australia booklet (BaLIA) – a settlement guide to services available in Australia – is now available from the . The booklet contains detailed national and specific information about education, employment, health, housing, money and transport for migrants and the community. Families escaping violence, for instance, will find emergency services contact numbers and crisis accommodation information useful. BaLIA also provides information on topics such as domestic violence and offers support for new arrivals who may be unfamiliar with Australian laws and way of life. contains over 1500 links, so it is best viewed online.
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