16 Days in WA
16 Days in WA aims to raise awareness, motivate positive action and highlight organisations, agencies, communities and individuals taking action to end violence against women. For 16 days in November and December, the community is invited to take a part in encouraging change to stop violence against women.
The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from 25 November, (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women), to 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Consultation – new WA Suicide Prevention Framework
The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is developing a new Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework (Suicide Prevention Framework). Be sure to review the draft framework to have your say on WA’s approach to suicide prevention for the next five years.
35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence
Join the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing on Tuesday 25 November to March Against Domestic and Family Violence. Come together at Forrest Place to show your commitment to ending men’s violence against women and children, to honour victims, and to show our support to victims’ families and to women and children who continue to live in fear.
‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign
An updated toolkit designed to support culturally, and linguistically diverse communities is now available as part of the WA Government’s Coercion Hurts education initiative. This campaign seeks to increase understanding of coercive control—its warning signs and harmful impacts.
The toolkit, available in 32 languages, features campaign posters and social media tiles.
Upcoming Events
- 11 – 12 March 2026 – 2026 National Stopping Family Violence Conference
- 5 – 7 May 2026 – Public Health Association of Australia Preventative Health Conference