In 2025, Victoria University will again take part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign that takes place every year between 25 November and 10 December.
This year, we are inviting staff, students and friends of VU to march with us against family violence, participate in eSafety webinars and celebrate Disability Pride. See details and registration links below.
Date: Friday 28 November, 10am—12noon
Location: Birrarung Marr (upper terrace) - marching to Treasury GardensVU 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.
Wheelchair basketball
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) Paralympian weightlifter and professional wheelchair basketball player, Peter Ogunyemi, is visiting VU on November 27 to share his experience and story of being a CARM (Culturally & Racially Marginalised), proud Black, Australian, Disabled Paralympian.
Come down and try out wheelchair basketball, you can play for as little or as long as you like!
VU Sensory Map launch (virtual event)
Disability & Accessibility Services in collaboration with Disability Employee Network (DEN) drop-in session invites you to understand the roles of Disability and Accessibility Services at VU:
- who the DEN are
- how to interact with sensory maps
- how to communicate sensory environments to others
- how to understand the importance of ‘Sensory Safe’ spaces on campus!
Thursday 4 December from 11.30am: Meeting link (30-40 min max)
Date: Friday 5 December, 10am—12noon
Location: Gate 2, VU Werribee Campus, 229 Hoppers Lane, Werribee.Join us for an inspiring event with keynote speaker Mataio (Matt) Brown, a global advocate, author, TEDx speaker and co-founder of She Is Not Your Rehab.
Matt is dedicated to eradicating family violence, reshaping masculinity and promoting mental health. This is a free event, but registration is required as spots are limited.
This event is hosted in partnership with Wyndham City Council.
The eSafety Commissioner will be hosting a series of webinars focused on empowering Australians to recognise and respond to online abuse.
Responding to family violence micro credential
The College of Health, Early Childhood Education and Community Services has developed a new skill-set in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk. This microcredential is now being made available free to all interested VU staff.
The course teaches how to assess and respond appropriately to family violence within the MARAM framework, and is delivered online over 10 weeks. VU staff may apply directly.
Please visit Respect Victoria and Safe+Equal for more information and resources about the 16 Days of Activism.
Brimbank Community Walk for Action
When: Wednesday 10 December, 12–2pm
Where: Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, 90 Taylors Rd, Keilor DownsJoin the Brimbank Community Walk for Action to say loud and clear: everyone deserves to be safe, equal and respected. Including special guest speakers and community groups from across Brimbank. Organised by Brimbank City Council, Respect Victoria and CommUnity+.
Unable to attend in person?
Check out our online training for safety, equality and respect, or try our online Privilege Walk.