Primary prevention of violence against women is an emerging area of work that focuses on stopping violence before it starts by addressing its deep-seated drivers and promoting gender equality. This is distinct from, but complements, early intervention and crisis responses to violence against women.
Primary prevention encompasses a diverse range of work at all levels of society, including with individuals, organisations and institutions. In Australia, we are beginning to build strong foundations for primary prevention, and promising work is progressing at local, regional, state and national levels.
The Hub will support information-sharing, enable connection and collaboration, and facilitate coordination among organisations designing and delivering primary prevention policies, programs and campaigns.
As part of the Hub, Our Watch will:
- host a series of online forums for those working in the sector to support the sharing of resources and information, enable connection and collaboration, and facilitate coordination among organisations working across different jurisdictions, sectors and communities,
- publish four national reports to identify key activities and opportunities, and
- convene a Hub Stakeholder Group, bringing together sector leaders from across the country.