Change starts with us: A full-day primary prevention workshop- Our Watch

This free training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia, covering:

• the link between violence against women and gender inequality
• key components of the Change the story framework, including the drivers of violence against women, gendered norms, practices and structures and elements of an intersectional approach
• the essential ingredients for prevention practice – prevention techniques, socioecological model and essential actions
• the 5 guiding principles for addressing masculinities and working with men and boys in prevention
• other evidence-based frameworks and resources to support primary prevention practice.

This training is for people who are entering or new to the prevention sector, or who are looking to understand the national evidence base. Each program is capped to ensure a positive learning experience. As such, we try to select participants from a diversity of settings, backgrounds and geographical locations.

You will be notified of the outcome of your expression of interest several weeks prior to the training.

Please note, this training is not training about responding to support those experiencing family, domestic or sexual violence and is not therapeutic in nature.

How to apply

Expressions of interest are currently open for training on the following dates:

• Wednesday 19 August 2026, 11:00am-5:00pm AEST (applications for this training will close on 31 July 2026).
• Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11:00am-5:00pm AEDT
• Wednesday 24 February 2027, 11:00am-5:00pm AEDT

For attendees with questions about access or about the training, please email training@ourwatch.org.au.