16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Domestic, family, and sexual violence are the most common forms of harm to women and children.
The 16 Days of Activism is a yearly campaign by the United Nations to raise awareness that violence against women and girls is a violation of basic human rights. It also encourages everyone to take action to stop it.
This campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, International Human Rights Day. It’s a chance for individuals, communities, and organisations to stand up, unite and help prevent all forms of abuse—whether it is physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological.
Join events in your area to take a stand against all forms of abuse.
Violence is not acceptable. It is preventable.
Join 16 Days of Activism events and activities
Stop Domestic Violence Conference
Join us as we reflect on the obstacles facing us, brainstorm innovations and seek opportunities for change within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.
Organiser
The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Times
Monday 25 November from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Wednesday 27 November from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm
Location
The Adelaide Convention Centre
Booking
Tickets Essential. Buy your ticket at the Stop Domestic Violence Conference website.
16 Days of Activism 30th birthday celebration
Enjoy wonderful company and great food at the Port Lincoln Hotel to celebrate 30 years of the Port Lincoln Zonta club. We will also join communities around the world in calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Port Lincoln
Time
Monday 25 November from 6:30 pm to 10.00 pm
Location
Port Lincoln Hotel
Booking
Tickets Essential. Buy your ticket at Eventbrite.
Coercive Control Workshop
Join us for a coercive control workshop.
Organiser
The Haven Gawler
Time
Monday 25 November from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location
Gawler Community House
Morning Tea
The Yellow Gate is a one-stop drop-in service where women and families can access support. Come along to the morning tea and find out what's happening during the 16 Days of Activism.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Monday 25 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
The Yellow Gate, Colonnades Shopping Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone The Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Knit and Sip
We invite you to knit or crochet squares that will be transformed into cosy blankets for women's and domestic violence shelters.
Organiser
Woodcroft Library
Time
Monday 25 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
Woodcroft Library
Booking
Free event, bookings essential. Book your Knit and Sip online or phone 8384 0050.
Stop Domestic Violence Conference
Join us as we reflect on the obstacles facing us, brainstorm innovations and seek opportunities for change within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.
Organiser
The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Times
Monday 25 November from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Wednesday 27 November from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm
Location
The Adelaide Convention Centre
Booking
Tickets Essential. Buy your ticket at the Stop Domestic Violence Conference website.
16 Days of Activism 30th birthday celebration
Enjoy wonderful company and great food at the Port Lincoln Hotel to celebrate 30 years of the Port Lincoln Zonta club. We will also join communities around the world in calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Port Lincoln
Time
Monday 25 November from 6:30 pm to 10.00 pm
Location
Port Lincoln Hotel
Booking
Tickets Essential. Buy your ticket at Eventbrite.
Coercive Control Workshop
Join us for a coercive control workshop.
Organiser
The Haven Gawler
Time
Monday 25 November from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location
Gawler Community House
Morning Tea
The Yellow Gate is a one-stop drop-in service where women and families can access support. Come along to the morning tea and find out what's happening during the 16 Days of Activism.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Monday 25 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
The Yellow Gate, Colonnades Shopping Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone The Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Knit and Sip
We invite you to knit or crochet squares that will be transformed into cosy blankets for women's and domestic violence shelters.
Organiser
Woodcroft Library
Time
Monday 25 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
Woodcroft Library
Booking
Free event, bookings essential. Book your Knit and Sip online or phone 8384 0050.
Employment for Survivors of Economic Abuse webinar
We are hosting a free webinar to highlight some of the challenges facing victim-survivors of domestic and economic abuse as they try to rebuild their financial lives.
Organiser
Centre for Women's Economic Safety
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 1:30 pm
Location
Online - Zoom webinar
Booking
Register for the free webinar.
Twilight Vigil
Join the Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills for a Twilight Vigil at Windy Point to remember and honour all women who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence. Wear something orange to show your support. Read more information about the event on the Adelaide Hills website.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Hills
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Location
Windy Point, Belair
Women's self-care session for women with experience of domestic violence
Come join us for a relaxing self-care session designed specifically for women who have been through domestic violence.
Gather with other women, chat over a morning tea of healthy food and drinks and take the opportunity to focus on yourself in a supportive environment. The session will include meditation, reflection, pampering, and fun activities, plus a goodie bag to take home.
Organiser
Seaford Community Centre
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location
Seaford Community Centre
Booking
Employment for Survivors of Economic Abuse webinar
We are hosting a free webinar to highlight some of the challenges facing victim-survivors of domestic and economic abuse as they try to rebuild their financial lives.
Organiser
Centre for Women's Economic Safety
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 1:30 pm
Location
Online - Zoom webinar
Booking
Register for the free webinar.
Twilight Vigil
Join the Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills for a Twilight Vigil at Windy Point to remember and honour all women who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence. Wear something orange to show your support. Read more information about the event on the Adelaide Hills website.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Hills
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Location
Windy Point, Belair
Women's self-care session for women with experience of domestic violence
Come join us for a relaxing self-care session designed specifically for women who have been through domestic violence.
Gather with other women, chat over a morning tea of healthy food and drinks and take the opportunity to focus on yourself in a supportive environment. The session will include meditation, reflection, pampering, and fun activities, plus a goodie bag to take home.
Organiser
Seaford Community Centre
Time
Tuesday 26 November from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location
Seaford Community Centre
Booking
Journalling workshop for young adults
In this workshop we will learn a few techniques of self-esteem journalling to increase self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Organiser
Aldinga Library - Mission Australia
Time
Wednesday 27 November from , 4.00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location
Aldinga Library
Booking
Register for the free journalling workshop
Domestic violence information evening
Join us for an important domestic violence information session, a safe and supportive space designed to raise awareness and provide essential resources on the issue.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Mt Barker
Time
Wednesday 27 November from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Location
Mount Barker Community Centre
Booking
Journalling workshop for young adults
In this workshop we will learn a few techniques of self-esteem journalling to increase self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Organiser
Aldinga Library - Mission Australia
Time
Wednesday 27 November from , 4.00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location
Aldinga Library
Booking
Register for the free journalling workshop
Domestic violence information evening
Join us for an important domestic violence information session, a safe and supportive space designed to raise awareness and provide essential resources on the issue.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Mt Barker
Time
Wednesday 27 November from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Location
Mount Barker Community Centre
Booking
Remembering Courageous Women Vigil
Join us as we remember those who have lost their lives through domestic violence. Please bring a chair.
Read more about the event through our Facebook page.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Gawler
Time
Thursday 28 November from 5:30 pm
Location
Gawler Pocket Park on Julian Terrace
More information
Phone 0408 192 143
Financial Literacy workshop
This free workshop will be delivered in collaboration with Zonta and will be delivered by the Zahra Foundation and as part of their campaign to empower women and girls through education about the importance of financial literacy.
Organiser
Zonta and The Zahra Foundation
Time
Thursday 28 November from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location
Burnside Library
Register
Register for the financial literacy workshop
Safe Everywhere Always (online session)
As part of the 16 Days of Activism, the Women’s Information Service invites you to an engaging online session focusing on UN Women Australia’s challenge that “Women should be SAFE. EVERYWHERE. ALWAYS”. We will explore the concept of safety in four key areas: navigating public spaces, dating, workplace environments and within the home.
Organiser
Women's Information Service, Office for Women
Time
Thursday 28 November from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location
Online
Booking
Remembering Courageous Women Vigil
Join us as we remember those who have lost their lives through domestic violence. Please bring a chair.
Read more about the event through our Facebook page.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Gawler
Time
Thursday 28 November from 5:30 pm
Location
Gawler Pocket Park on Julian Terrace
More information
Phone 0408 192 143
Financial Literacy workshop
This free workshop will be delivered in collaboration with Zonta and will be delivered by the Zahra Foundation and as part of their campaign to empower women and girls through education about the importance of financial literacy.
Organiser
Zonta and The Zahra Foundation
Time
Thursday 28 November from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location
Burnside Library
Register
Register for the financial literacy workshop
Safe Everywhere Always (online session)
As part of the 16 Days of Activism, the Women’s Information Service invites you to an engaging online session focusing on UN Women Australia’s challenge that “Women should be SAFE. EVERYWHERE. ALWAYS”. We will explore the concept of safety in four key areas: navigating public spaces, dating, workplace environments and within the home.
Organiser
Women's Information Service, Office for Women
Time
Thursday 28 November from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location
Online
Booking
Walk against gender-based violence (with candlelight vigil)
Junction Australia and The Haven Goolwa as we march against gender-based violence. Starting at Junction Goolwa, we will march to Jaralde Park in Goolwa to finish with a candlelight vigil. Featuring special guest speaker, Di Newton, Welcome to Country, refreshments and free sausage sizzle
Wear something orange to show your support.
Read more about the event through our Facebook page.
Organiser
Junction Fleurieu
Time
Friday 29 November from 4:30 pm
Location
31B Cadell St, Goolwa, moving to Jaralde Park (10-minute walk)
More information
Phone 0427 208 937 or 047 257 1696
Art for Healing
Art for healing at 'The Yellow Gate'. Come and explore your creative side with simple art and mindfulness techniques to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Friday 29 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
The Yellow Gate, Colonnades Shopping Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Walk against gender-based violence (with candlelight vigil)
Junction Australia and The Haven Goolwa as we march against gender-based violence. Starting at Junction Goolwa, we will march to Jaralde Park in Goolwa to finish with a candlelight vigil. Featuring special guest speaker, Di Newton, Welcome to Country, refreshments and free sausage sizzle
Wear something orange to show your support.
Read more about the event through our Facebook page.
Organiser
Junction Fleurieu
Time
Friday 29 November from 4:30 pm
Location
31B Cadell St, Goolwa, moving to Jaralde Park (10-minute walk)
More information
Phone 0427 208 937 or 047 257 1696
Art for Healing
Art for healing at 'The Yellow Gate'. Come and explore your creative side with simple art and mindfulness techniques to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Friday 29 November from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
The Yellow Gate, Colonnades Shopping Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Mindfulness and meditation
Join Tiffany from Solace Mindfulness as we delve into the techniques and benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation, to help build self-compassion, resilience and overcome challenges in an engaging workshop for all.
Organiser
Seaford Library
Time
Saturday 30 November from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location
Seaford Library
Booking
Mindfulness and meditation
Join Tiffany from Solace Mindfulness as we delve into the techniques and benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation, to help build self-compassion, resilience and overcome challenges in an engaging workshop for all.
Organiser
Seaford Library
Time
Saturday 30 November from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Location
Seaford Library
Booking
Mindful Mandalas
Join us and have a go at creating your own mandala for 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence 2024. Adults only. Materials will be supplied, or bring your own!
Organiser
Hub Library
Time
Sunday 1 December from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location
Hub Library, Aberfoyle Park
Booking
Mindful Mandalas
Join us and have a go at creating your own mandala for 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence 2024. Adults only. Materials will be supplied, or bring your own!
Organiser
Hub Library
Time
Sunday 1 December from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location
Hub Library, Aberfoyle Park
Booking
Healthy Relationships workshop
Join The Haven Mount Gambier and Centacare for a healthy relationship’s presentation. Topics include:
- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
- Red Flags
- What is Coercive Control
- Cycle of Abuse
- Impact of Abuse on Children
- Your Rights.
Organiser
Mt Gambier Library
Time
Tuesday 3 December from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Location
Mount Gambier Library
Booking
Healthy Relationships workshop
Join The Haven Mount Gambier and Centacare for a healthy relationship’s presentation. Topics include:
- Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
- Red Flags
- What is Coercive Control
- Cycle of Abuse
- Impact of Abuse on Children
- Your Rights.
Organiser
Mt Gambier Library
Time
Tuesday 3 December from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Location
Mount Gambier Library
Booking
Journalling for Joy
Journalling for Joy at the Noarlunga Library (run through The Yellow Gate) Establish the benefits and practice of journalling by incorporating writing, drawing, memory and photographs.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Wednesday 4 December from 9:30 am to 12:20 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Journalling for Joy
Journalling for Joy at the Noarlunga Library (run through The Yellow Gate) Establish the benefits and practice of journalling by incorporating writing, drawing, memory and photographs.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Wednesday 4 December from 9:30 am to 12:20 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Yarnin Circle and Smoking Ceremony
Join us at the library where stories and knowledge can be shared in a caring environment that's relaxed and comfortable. Enjoy a unique and immersive experience that honours the traditions of the First Nations people. Through storytelling, sharing, and cleansing rituals, we will deepen our connection to the land, each other, and the wisdom of the past.
Organiser
Noarlunga Library
Time
Thursday 5 December from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
Book for the yarnin circle online
Photovoice Exhibition
Join us as women from The Yellow Gate showcase their photography, having participated in the Photovoice program.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
Woodcroft Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Community Information Forum
Western Collaboration Against Family and Domestic Abuse presents a free community information forum as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Come along and hear from experts in the field about the topic of family and domestic abuse in the Aboriginal Community.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Flinders and The Western Collaboration Against Gender-Based Violence
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Location
City of Charles Sturt, Function room
Booking
Book for the community information forum online
Self-defense workshop
Learn basic self-defence with Alba Kraatz. Join us for an empowering session that will provide you with basic skills to help prevent you from harm and build your self-confidence.
View the self-defence flyer (PDF 960 KB)
Organiser
The Haven - Mt Gambier
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Location
Mt Gambier Library
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone Susie Kranz on 0472 759 829.
Twilight Vigil
Vigil to be held to provide a meaningful space for contemplation and solidarity.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Hills
Time
Thursday 5 December from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Location
Mt Lofty Summit, Crafers
Yarnin Circle and Smoking Ceremony
Join us at the library where stories and knowledge can be shared in a caring environment that's relaxed and comfortable. Enjoy a unique and immersive experience that honours the traditions of the First Nations people. Through storytelling, sharing, and cleansing rituals, we will deepen our connection to the land, each other, and the wisdom of the past.
Organiser
Noarlunga Library
Time
Thursday 5 December from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
Book for the yarnin circle online
Photovoice Exhibition
Join us as women from The Yellow Gate showcase their photography, having participated in the Photovoice program.
Organiser
The Yellow Gate
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 12 noon
Location
Woodcroft Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone the Yellow Gate on 1300 564 164.
Community Information Forum
Western Collaboration Against Family and Domestic Abuse presents a free community information forum as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Come along and hear from experts in the field about the topic of family and domestic abuse in the Aboriginal Community.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Flinders and The Western Collaboration Against Gender-Based Violence
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Location
City of Charles Sturt, Function room
Booking
Book for the community information forum online
Self-defense workshop
Learn basic self-defence with Alba Kraatz. Join us for an empowering session that will provide you with basic skills to help prevent you from harm and build your self-confidence.
View the self-defence flyer (PDF 960 KB)
Organiser
The Haven - Mt Gambier
Time
Thursday 5 December from 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Location
Mt Gambier Library
Booking
Bookings essential. Phone Susie Kranz on 0472 759 829.
Twilight Vigil
Vigil to be held to provide a meaningful space for contemplation and solidarity.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Adelaide Hills
Time
Thursday 5 December from 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Location
Mt Lofty Summit, Crafers
Celebration of Women
Join us to celebrate amazing women in our community who have survived family/domestic abuse by seeing some of the ways they have used various artistic media to nurture their souls and care for their well-being.
Organiser
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Time
Friday 6 December from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Location
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Booking
Celebration of Women
Join us to celebrate amazing women in our community who have survived family/domestic abuse by seeing some of the ways they have used various artistic media to nurture their souls and care for their well-being.
Organiser
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Time
Friday 6 December from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Location
Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
Booking
March for Peace and Courage
Wear your orange clothing and show your support.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Gawler
Time
Saturday 7 December from 10.00 am
Location
Gawler Civic Centre
Heart Thru Art
An introduction to art therapy with Heart thru Art. Join us for a relaxing workshop led by an art therapist, where you can discover the benefits of using art as a wellbeing and self-care tool.
Organiser
Noarlunga Library
Time
Saturday 7 December from 10.00 am to 12:30 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
March for Peace and Courage
Wear your orange clothing and show your support.
Organiser
Zonta Club - Gawler
Time
Saturday 7 December from 10.00 am
Location
Gawler Civic Centre
Heart Thru Art
An introduction to art therapy with Heart thru Art. Join us for a relaxing workshop led by an art therapist, where you can discover the benefits of using art as a wellbeing and self-care tool.
Organiser
Noarlunga Library
Time
Saturday 7 December from 10.00 am to 12:30 pm
Location
Noarlunga Library
Booking
Men Leading Change – community march and family event
Come and show your support to end violence within our community by attending a march up Beach Road in Christies Beach.
Following the march there will be a family friendly event at the Open Market grounds which will include Welcome to Country, car displays, stalls, free barber haircuts and a sausage sizzle.
Organiser
Andrew Jarman
Time
Sunday 8 December from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Location
Starting at Rotary Park and finishing at the Open Market grounds.
Booking
Book for the family event online
Candlelight Vigil
Candlelit Vigil at Port Noarlunga. Come along to pay your respects, remember and reflect on those no longer with us. Free pancakes will be available.
Organiser
Onkaparinga Council
Time
Sunday 8 December from 8.00 pm
Location
Port Noarlunga Jetty
Men Leading Change – community march and family event
Come and show your support to end violence within our community by attending a march up Beach Road in Christies Beach.
Following the march there will be a family friendly event at the Open Market grounds which will include Welcome to Country, car displays, stalls, free barber haircuts and a sausage sizzle.
Organiser
Andrew Jarman
Time
Sunday 8 December from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Location
Starting at Rotary Park and finishing at the Open Market grounds.
Booking
Book for the family event online
Candlelight Vigil
Candlelit Vigil at Port Noarlunga. Come along to pay your respects, remember and reflect on those no longer with us. Free pancakes will be available.
Organiser
Onkaparinga Council
Time
Sunday 8 December from 8.00 pm
Location
Port Noarlunga Jetty