Local Government Toolkit
Preventing violence against women is everyone’s responsibility and requires commitment from all levels of government, different sectors and organisations, and across the community.
As the closest level of government to the community, local government is uniquely placed to prevent violence against women.
Our Watch has developed a suite of factsheets, tips and tools to support local governments to drive change and prevent violence against women.
Local government is critical in driving the changes needed to prevent violence against women.
Learn about the role local government plays in primary prevention
Or start with our tips to help your council get started
Explore our series of 12 factsheets offering ideas to support councils to embed the prevention of violence against women and gender equality into all areas of their influence.
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12 factsheets to support councils to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality.
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Gender equality audits can identify opportunities to address gender inequality in local government services.
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This free, full-day training is for people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector.
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This 90-minute presentation provides a brief, high-level overview of Change the story.
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