Achieving respect and gender equality in Greater Bendigo' forum and workshop

The City of Greater Bendigo invites you to: Achieving respect and gender equality in Greater Bendigo' a forum and workshop looking at respect and gender equality at a State and Local context. Local Government plays an important role in contributing to violence prevention in the community. This includes working with key stakeholders to promote community safety and healthy living. Key themes that will be explored include: -preventing violence against women in the home and workplace; -elder abuse; and -community safety in the street. To be opened by Damian Drum MLC for Northern Victoria Region. Romina Lougoon, Social Research and Policy Officer Ph: 5434 6079 or socialplanning@bendigo.vic.gov.au Morning Session: Forum Guest Speakers include: Office of Women's Policy - preventing violence against women at a State level Women's Health Victoria - Take a Stand City of Maribyrnong - respect and equity in local government Whitehorse Community Health Services - Baby Makes 3 RSVP: Monday 13 February 2012 Limited places available Cost: No cost Salvation Army - Chill Out Space Afternoon Session: Workshop Allows key internal and external stakeholders to work together to set some actions around our Violence Prevention Plan. This allows for information sharing and knowledge building. Some key questions that will be explored include: What are the key issues and opportunities in relation to violence prevention for Greater Bendigo? What are some key actions that could be undertaken to prevent violence in Greater Bendigo? Who can the City of Greater Bendigo partner with to achieve these actions?