About this program

Prevention of violence

Create safer, more inclusive communities by speaking up and making a difference.

Training facilitator:

Gender equity and violence prevention experts

Our Active Bystander Training empowers individuals to recognise, intervene, and support those impacted by gender-based violence. Learn practical tools to challenge harmful behaviours and foster safe, respectful environments.

What you'll learn:

01.

Understand the gendered drivers of violence

02.

Gain skills to challenge sexism and discrimination

03.

Build confidence to safely discuss and address violence and sexual harassment

04.

Practice bystander intervention strategies to speak out against harmful attitudes

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Why does it matter?

I received great feedback from my team about the sessions that were run by Beth from GenWest - that she was approachable, knowledgeable, and brought a great energy to the room to help engage the group about a really important topic. – Training participant

Our participants told us their confidence to recognise, respond and refer to disclosures of family violence had increased following the training.

GenWest recognises that the land on which we work and provide our services always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We proudly acknowledge the First Nations communities across Naarm / Melbourne’s west – the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their rich diversity, cultures, histories and knowledges, and the deep contribution they make to the life of this region.

We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonisation, as well as the strength and resilience of First Nations people, and express solidarity with the ongoing struggle for land rights, self-determination, sovereignty, and recognition of past injustices.

The image of the Torres Strait Islander flag is used here with the permission of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, and we acknowledge its designer, the late Mr Bernard Namok.

GenWest acknowledges the support of our funders, including the Victorian Government.

GenWest recognises that the land on which we work and provide our services always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We proudly acknowledge the First Nations communities across Naarm / Melbourne’s west – the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their rich diversity, cultures, histories and knowledges, and the deep contribution they make to the life of this region.

We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonisation, as well as the strength and resilience of First Nations people, and express solidarity with the ongoing struggle for land rights, self-determination, sovereignty, and recognition of past injustices.

The image of the Torres Strait Islander flag is used here with the permission of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, and we acknowledge its designer, the late Mr Bernard Namok.

GenWest acknowledges the support of our funders, including the Victorian Government.

GenWest recognises that the land on which we work and provide our services always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We proudly acknowledge the First Nations communities across Naarm / Melbourne’s west – the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their rich diversity, cultures, histories and knowledges, and the deep contribution they make to the life of this region.

We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonisation, as well as the strength and resilience of First Nations people, and express solidarity with the ongoing struggle for land rights, self-determination, sovereignty, and recognition of past injustices.

The image of the Torres Strait Islander flag is used here with the permission of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, and we acknowledge its designer, the late Mr Bernard Namok.

GenWest acknowledges the support of our funders, including the Victorian Government.