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 50,300 family 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 Preventing Violence Against Women Action Plan

Maribyrnong City Council

communications & advocacy

Macedon Ranges Shire

Hume City Council

Strathbogie Shire Council

communications & advocacy

infrastructure and land use planning

thanks Kellie Nagle Policy Adviser, Preventing Violence Against Women