Today, we've released our top five priorities for the upcoming Victorian state budget. Number 1: Prevent millions of dollars - a quarter of the sector's funding - from ending on 30 June. Read more about how the budget can help survivors of sexual violence: zurl.co/JDy7w

First Nations people are 33 times more likely to be hospitalised for family violence. Here at The SAFV Centre we stand in solidarity with First Nations peoples and are committed to building a more united and respectful nation together.

Today we will be supporting the Conversations That Matters with Brittany Higgins event. She is a powerful advocate whose lived experience has made her a leading voice in the fight against gender-based violence. If you need support please speak to a supporting member at the event.

Thank You Give Where You Live Geelong for hosting another fantastic Conversations That Matter event - this time featuring Brittany Higgins together with The SAFV Centre CEO, Kerriann Campbell and Reuben Williams, Founder of Sports Grad. Read more here > bit.ly/43F5uYg

Respect 2040 is working together to build a community that values the contributions and rights of people of all life stages, and ages. Take a Stand: - Practice age-inclusive language - Point out ageist stereotypes - Confront your own biases Find out more: respect2040.com

This week is Refugee Week, a time to recognise the resilience of people from refugee backgrounds & celebrate their incredible contributions. Check out some tips on culturally sensitive communication, co-designed by our partners at Cultura: cultura.org.au/refugee-week/

We are pleased to share that Vesna Allan has been appointed Chairperson of our Board, commencing immediately. David Meade has also been appointed Deputy Chairperson. To read more, please visit safvcentre.org.au/new-chairperso…

Bring Your Voice – Help Build a More Inclusive Geelong! Apply to join the Geelong Social Inclusion Action Group & reduce loneliness in our community - formed by the City of Greater Geelong ✅Paid for your time ✅Childcare & transport help No experience needed > yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/EOI-SIAG

We know that by being loving, supporting and believing, that families can prevent the lasting impacts of child sexual abuse. Children can and do recover, heal and thrive. We're put together some resources to support families in this difficult time: sasvic.org.au/ecec

Every child has the right to be safe and feel safe. And families must be able to trust that the institutions and protections designed to support them are effective and vigilant.

We are incredibly grateful to be a part of Give Where You Live’s Pitch Up event this year to share the important work we are doing to stop sexual and family violence from happening in our community. Get your free tickets to this event from: givewhereyoulive.com.au/events

The countdown is on for Give Where You Live’s Pitch Up event happening tomorrow night! We’re pitching ‘Respect Starts Here’, a primary prevention initiative for sporting clubs to build respectful, inclusive environments & address underlying drivers of family & sexual violence.

Join us next week for Creating Safer Futures – a free online webinar open to all families, caregivers and early childhood educators. Register via the link in our bio or visit: eventbrite.com.au/e/creating-saf…

We are proud to unite with LGBTQIA+SB young people and allies and Wear It Purple to create a more inclusive future for people across Australia. 💜🏳️‍🌈 Head over to wearitpurple.org to find out more about creating safe spaces at home and school. #wearitpurple

Join us for the following upcoming training sessions: •  Trauma: The Body & The Brain Understanding the impact of trauma on the body & brain. •  THRIVE: Vicarious Trauma & Worker Wellbeing For professionals supporting people impacted by trauma. safvcentre.org.au/our-services/t…