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Project overview
Working together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in primary prevention of violence against women
The second National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children 2022-2032 emphasised the importance of working with men and boys in promoting healthier masculinities and peer relationships to help prevent violence against women. In 2023 the Commonwealth Department of Social Services funded Our Watch to commence work on a new Men and Masculinities in Primary Prevention project to be delivered between 2023 and 2027.
The Project will build on the existing Our Watch Men in focus and Changing the picture evidence base, as well as findings from the project’s national consultation to further develop the evidence base and platform practice knowledge from under-researched areas, including how masculinities intersects with colonialism and racism in ways that compound gender-based violence.
About this project
This project aims to work with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research institute or organisation to consult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and deliver findings for and recommendations for governments, organisations like Our Watch and Aboriginal organisations in relation to engaging men in primary prevention efforts.
This project seeks to address a specific gap for Our Watch and the broader prevention sector in knowledge and research in relation to engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men's expertise and knowledge in primary prevention. This is Our Watch’s first dedicated project focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s knowledge and experiences that will surface important contributions and other relevant information and learnings being made towards working with men in preventing violence against women nationally.
How to apply
Applicants should read all information in this form and respond to the criteria.
RfQ: Working together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
Key dates
Our Watch supplier information session
Monday 23 February 2026
3pm (NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT), 2.30pm (SA), 2pm (QLD), 1:30pm (NT), 12pm (WA)
Question closing date and time
COB Wednesday 25 February 2026
All questions received will be compiled in a ‘Frequently asked questions’ (FAQ) document.
The FAQ document will be provided to applicants who have indicated interest in receiving this information and have provided an email address by Thursday 26 February 2026.
Closing date for supplier responses
COB Monday 2 March 2026
Work/project completion
The date for work/project completion is 31 March 2027 including dissemination.
Contact
Please email to register for the information session and/or to submit a question(s).
All communication should be directed to Karla McGrady, Special Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy at karla.mcgrady@ourwatch.org.au.
Related
3 resources in this collection
Changing the picture outlines the actions to address the drivers of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
18 resources in this collection
Men in focus offers strategies and resources for engaging with men and boys on masculinities to prevent violence against women.