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local government:preventing violence against
women
Local Government Alcohol and Other Drugs Issues Forum
28 February 2013
Kellie Nagle
it is prevalent
1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence
since the age of 15
ABS Personal Safety Survey 2006
it is costly
Cost to the Australian economy in 2009
$13,600,000,000 Estimated to rise by 2020 to
$15,577,000,000
KPMG, 2009
it is serious
it is pervasive
In 2011/12, Victoria Police attended more than
50,300family violence incidents______________________________
why should local government take action?
• Violence against women is preventable
• Gender equity is achievable
• Legislative responsibility- improve the overall quality of life of people in the
local community- ensure that services and facilities provided by the
Council are accessible and equitable (Local Government Act 1989)
• Council’s reach- large local employer- 130 services touch some aspect of peoples lives
MAV leadership statement
‘Research shows that the key
determinant of violence against
women is the persisting
inequities between men and
women’.
VicHealth 2007
MAV’s current PVAW work
• Strengthening engagement with executives and elected leaders with PVAW
• Convening PVAW Network
• Distributing PVAW e-bulletin
• Embedding gender equity and PVAW in MAV organisational approaches
• Resourcing of key stakeholders
sports and recreation
Active Women and Girls in Moreland Strategy
Baby Makes 3 AIM: To promote equal and respectful relationships between
men and women during the transition to parenthood.
maternal and child health
Darebin City Council
Equity & Inclusion Policy
Women’s Equity Strategy
• Gender Equity Action Plan 2012-13
• Preventing Violence Against Women Action Plan 2012-13
Maribyrnong City Council
communications & advocacy
Macedon Ranges Shire
Hume City Council
Strathbogie Shire Council
communications & advocacy
infrastructure and land use planning
