Supporting a future free from family violence
Published on 03 November 2025
Kingston is again proud to join the 16 Days of Activism campaign to prevent family violence and violence against women.
We are putting equality and respect in the spotlight as we pursue our vision for a safe, respectful, and supportive community that is free from all forms of inequality and violence.
Violence against women continues at unacceptable levels across Australia, with more than 1 in 3 women experiencing men’s violence; and on average a woman is killed by a man she knows every 10 days - in 2025 that number is tracking 13% higher than in 2024 with 2062 family violence incidents recorded by police across Kingston, that’s around 40 per month too many. If you are experiencing violence help is available.
We are committed to creating a future that is free from all forms of violence and will support the campaign through ongoing advocacy, community activities and events and taking practical steps to make a real and lasting difference.
The global 16 Days campaign is led annually by UN Women for the prevention of violence against women and runs from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
This 16 Days we encourage everyone to reflect and support how we can all strengthen positive, equal and respectful relationships.
Here are some ways we can all learn more and get involved:
Attend events and workshops
- Participate in the Walk Against Family Violence with your workplace, friends and family on Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:00am Birrarung Marr (Upper Terrace), Melbourne.
Join online and learn more
- Watch a video and find out more to start a conversation with your friends.
- Attend free online public webinar events run by the e-safety Commissioner.
Show your support locally
- Photograph our Kingston City Hall clock tower lit up orange for the campaign and share on your socials how you support respect and equality.
- Download & print posters for your workplace or club.
- Email us if your sports club would like our 16 Days sporting club toolkit.
Family and children's activities
- Attend children’s story time and colouring sessions at our Libraries during 16 Days.
- Download these children’s colouring and activity sheets to use with your own children and start a conversation about respect.
Other resources
- See our book displays in the libraries and suggested reading titles supporting equality, respect, and the prevention of family violence.
- Read our media release by the Mayor.
As part of the campaign Council is hosting with regional partners WHISE, family violence Recognise and Respond training for our community centre and neighbourhood house staff.
More information about how Kingston supports the prevention of family violence, including information on specialist family violence support services, can be found on the Prevention of family violence page.