Prevention of violence against women and children

We are actively working with the community to reduce family violence in the following ways:

Each year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December, World Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.

During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes and call for improved laws and services to end violence against women for good.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an initiative that Council strongly supports each year. As part of this initiative, Mount Alexander Shire Council supports Respect Victoria’s Respect:Call it Out campaign during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

For more information about the 16 Days of Activism campaign or for ideas and resources to get involved please visit the Safe and Equal website.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.

- Centre for Non-Violence 1800 884 292
- Orange Door Loddon 1800 290 943
- 1800 RESPECT (24 hrs) 1800 737 732
- Rainbow Door 1800 729 367
- Safe Steps (24 hrs) 1800 015 188
- Kids Helpline (24hrs) 1800 551 800
- Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491
- Men's Line (24 hrs) 1300 78 99 78

Developed in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, this resource card lists local and state-based services available to people experiencing, or at risk of, family violence.

The Breaking the Silence card also aims to educate the community about available services, as well as signs or behaviours that indicate someone is experiencing family violence.

The card is available at community hubs around the shire including Castlemaine Community House, Castlemaine District Community Health, Castlemaine Health, Castlemaine Library, Civic Centre, Maldon Hospital, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, and Newstead Rural Transaction Centre.

View the Breaking the Silence Card.

Listed below are a range of local and statewide services to assist women, men and young people who have experienced violence, or are in potentially violent situations.