Preventing Violence

Affirmative Consent - 2023

Affirmative Consent - August 2023 Update

With the implementation of new affirmative consent laws in Victoria and other jurisdictions, there is a growing recognition of the importance of aligning sexual consent laws across Australia.

BY WHITE RIBBON

August 9, 2023

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How can men and boys be part of the solution? By understanding what lies underneath violence in the first place. Patriarchy, privilege, power: these are big topics that might feel difficult to talk about. Education is the catalyst for breaking social norms and reframing beliefs that perpetuate unhealthy relationships and encourage positive masculinity. Let’s learn how we can do better, together.

Primary Prevention

We know that Primary Prevention strategies work best when they are delivered in the places where people live, work, play and learn.

Understanding the Issue

What does violence against women actually mean? And what are Primary Prevention strategies? Understand the issue we face and how we’re working to stop them.

The Current Conversation

Find out the latest conversation surrounding women’s violence, then join it.

Policy & Research

Studies to educate. Resources to aid. Understand the issue of men’s violence against women on a deeper level with research that informs the work we do.

Great change needs a great toolkit. Start today by equipping yourself with information, community and support to truly understand how we can help stop violence against women for good.

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Be The Support Someone Needs

Violence against women is a man's problem too, but it's in their hands to be part of the solution. Learn how you can be the best support if a situation arises.

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Barber Shop

Welcome to the online safe space helping you to understand yourself better with other guys who want to do the same.

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STOP Kit

It is not always easy to identify if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or is in an abusive relationship. Learn how to spot unacceptable behaviour and be a true ally to women.

The White Ribbon Round Table changes lives by changing the system. Formed by representatives with a shared vision – to end men’s violence against women through systemic reform.

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Our Approach to Advocacy

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Development Plan

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What we mean by Primary Prevention

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2022 Federal Election Position Paper

Knowledge is power. We believe prevention starts with education. Not sure where to start? White Ribbon Australia’s Education Hub is the perfect place.

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eLearning Course

Start learning today.

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Watch and Learn

Our webinars let you attend informative seminars from home

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Listen and Learn

Tune into the current conversation with our podcast series

White Ribbon Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.

We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.