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25.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 5: Promote respectful relationships and consent Consent is an important base for any sort of healthy relationship, and can apply not only to sex, but also to everyday interactions such as financial decisions, group activities, topics of conversation, and food. ... By promoting respect and consent in all aspects of your life (to your kids, partner, family, friends, coworkers), you are setting an example of how you expect to be treated and how you expect others should be treated. When it comes to consent, only a enthusiastic yes means yes. I guess so, maybe or no answer are not consensual. Pressuring someone to say yes, or someone saying yes under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is also not consensual. Your partner always has the right to say No even if you’re married, living together or in a long-term relationship.

24.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 13: Call out sexual harassment at work Workplace sexual harassment may not be violent at first. It may be a sexist joke or comment.... It’s any unwelcome behaviour, which makes a person feel offended, uncomfortable, humiliated or intimidated. It can be physical, verbal or written. Try phrases like: You’re better than that That’s pretty offensive if you think about it How do you think saying that makes her feel? What do you mean by that? Does anyone else think that’s out of line? Our actions in these situations matter, particularly if you are a man.

23.01.2022 White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride On Sunday 24 November, the annual Illawarra White Ribbon Motorcycle ride was held to support ICADV's ongoing message to " Say No to Domestic Violence". This is the 6th year for the ride that gets stronger every year. ICADV is an interagency that receives no funding and relies on donations from the community. We provide educational forums and resources for services that work directly with people who are experiencing DV. ICADV also provides valuabl...e resources to the community such as our DV booklet. The DV booklet is filled with information on local services that can help with what to do if you or a friend/family member is experiencing DV. We'd like to thank the following businesses that proudly supported the ride, one of our favorite events: Fraser Harley-Davidson Wollongong - Lucky Door Prize (Harley Davidson Pack) City Coast Motorcycles - Watch and keyring Motocity Wollongong - Fairy Meadow and Albion Park - Full face helmet Cj's Motorcycles Oak Flats - Motorcycle cleaning products Steel City Motorcycles - Open face helmet Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves- Meeting place - Start point Greenwell Point Hotel - Bistro area and 4 x $50 fuel cards To the riders, a sincere thank you for making this event special, members of the HOG NSW South Coast Chapter that attended and riders from Campbelltown Judy and Massimo. Illawarra riders Mark and Vicki, Kim, Patrick, Graziano, Brooke,Didier, Lawrence, Roger, Jason, Jessica, Michael, Grant, Kathy, Con, Evangelos, David, Darren, Louise, Andrew, Kim, Stephen, Janeen, Mr Hartin, Cass, Tony, John, Kat, Bob, Maree, John, Raymond , Melissa,Tammy Kevin sandy and Robbie, Ken and Tania. I hope I didn't miss anyone! Your contribution has made a difference in the lives of people that need support during difficult times. Congratulations to the winners of the raffles and to the patrons from the Greenwell Point Hotel who joined in!

23.01.2022 Thanks you Paws & Recover great job. Remember that you can leave with your pets !

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20.01.2022 Hi followers, it's been a while and we hope you're all well. ICADV has a jar at Grill'd Wollongong, so if your in the area and feel like a burger, pop into Grill'd and show your support for us by placing your token in the ICADV jar! Thanks always :)

20.01.2022 Well done Angelique, thank you for speaking out and sharing your story . Stories help people understand Domestic Violence and that there are wonderful friends that can do something and help .

19.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 7: Support women in sport Sport is a critical channel for raising awareness of the importance of respectful relationships throughout codes, clubs, members and fans. Millions of men, women, boys and girls play sport at some point in their lives, and it is important that the prevention of men’s violence against women is incorporated into training, games, events and broadcasting to reach further into the community and highlight a zero tolerance approach.... The Line do a great job of unpacking the difference between how elite male and female players are treated, through coverage, wages, and the questions they get asked. By encouraging women and girls to get involved in sports, and telling them they are just as good as the boys, we can close the gap and create gender equality on the field, and help young girls have strong female sporting role models.

19.01.2022 Day 6 of 16 Days of Activism Get involved in your community Getting involved in your community is an active way for you to build healthy relationships and start important conversations about respect and equality. On average, one women a week is killed at the hands of a current or former partner. Strong community bonds are critical to being comfortable speaking out if you see or hear something that worries you. VicHealth research into community attitudes found that 98% of surv...ey respondents indicated they were likely to intervene if they knew a woman experiencing domestic violence. Simone O’Brien, survivor of partner perpetrated violence, once said, I owe my life to my neighbours. I would not be here today if it wasn’t for them. They saved my life. I would encourage everyone to get to know their neighbours. You feel safer knowing who lives near you.

18.01.2022 Coercive control is a strategic form of ongoing oppression and terrorism used to instill fear. For more information go to https://www.healthline.com/health/coercive-control, and to sign a petition to help make coercive control illegal, go to https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pa/epetitions-list.aspx

18.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 4: Be a role model for your sons Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and those in father figure roles, are in a unique position to create positive social change. You can redefine masculinity, embrace gender equality, and help to shape Australia’s future generations of boys by setting a good example, and being a role model for your sons.

18.01.2022 A huge thank you goes out to our local NSW SES Wollongong City Unit. A few weeks ago Rosanna, the Executive Support Officer, contacted ICADV to offer donations to support people who are experiencing tough times this Christmas. Today, we picked up bags and boxes of fantastic new items that we are able to distribute to services such as SAHSSI and Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service. A special thanks goes out to the the staff from the Wollongong unit who donated to ICADV.

17.01.2022 Gift Wrapping to support women and children this Christmas.

16.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence begins today. For information on what you can do to help end violence against women, and girls, go to https://www.unwomen.org//e/take-action/16-days-of-activism

16.01.2022 16 Days OF Activism Day 12: Learn about the Indigenous peoples of Australia In Australia, statistics show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience high levels of violence and abuse. Family violence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people impacts on the health and social outcomes of women and children. Indigenous women are 32x more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-indigenous women.

16.01.2022 Today is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. On this day we reflect, acknowledge and honour the women, children and men who have been killed due to DFV. All the support services for domestic violence are still open.... It's crucial for us all to be aware and know what to do to help yourself or someone else. For emergencies call 000 . For information of services in the Illawarra visit icadv.org.au, our resource book can be downloaded from our website. See more

16.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 14: Model respect in your family An easy way to prevent men’s violence against women is to model respect in your own family. Set a good example for your children about equal partnerships, and treating each other with respect. Set a standard of gender equality in your home, and break down gendered stereotypes around the roles of men and women in the house.... How do you speak to or about the other people in your family? Your language and actions matter!

15.01.2022 We're working with our community on making our public spaces across the region safer for everyone. We want people to feel safer, be safer and to reduce crime. T...o help with this, we are asking the community to tell us about your Personal Safety in Public experiences via our website https://our.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/ You can also share your experiences in person on: Tuesday 3 March - Corrimal Lederer Shopping Centre, 10am to 12pm Friday 13 March - Wollongong Crown Street Mall, 11.30am to 1.30pm Tuesday 17 March - Warrawong Plaza, 10am to 12pm Thursday 19 March - Dapto Mall Shopping Centre,10am to 12pm Wednesday 25 March - Unanderra Community Centre, 12pm to 1.30pm See more

13.01.2022 2019 Illawarra White Ribbon Day Walk 22 November, the community stepped out for the annual Illawarra White Ribbon Day Walk organised by the Illawarra Committee Against Domestic Violence. This year we focused on See Something, Say Something, Do Something with speeches by Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery and the Superintendent Wollongong Police District. The committee would like to thank the everyone that walked with us, including media coverage and supporting the events of White R...ibbon, a symbol that is recognised on a global scale. Thank you to: Paul Scully Dapto High School Warilla High School - Official City of Wollongong Zonta Club of Wollongong Quota International Leisure Coast Wollongong Ambulance Station WIN News Illawarra Illawarra Mercury PRIME7 Department of Communities and Justice for sponsoring the BBQ and Ron Simpson for acknowledgement to country. Maris Depers White Ribbon Ambassador and M.C for the Walk Kenton Bell - White Ribbon Ambassador members of the public and pets! https://www.facebook.com/pg/IllawarraCommitteeAgainstDomesticViolence/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2469163320017087

13.01.2022 Perfect example of See Something , Say Something, Do Something!

13.01.2022 We are leaning more and more about the importance of bystanders in addressing gender-based violence. This is exactly what we will be discussing at our event tomorrow. Come along to learn how to be an active bystander so you can.... See Something ,Say Something, Do Something to help women feel safe. Please register at www.icadv.org.au/

11.01.2022 What an evening we had! Thanks to everyone that came to the Bystander Moment documentary screening and panel discussion at Shellharbour Civic Centre last night. We had an amazing discussion about the film and then dove into ways we are currently working and how we can move forward in educating, modelling and promoting community becoming more active bystanders or upstanders in addressing common gender issues that are so intrinsically linked to violence against women. We have... been overwhelmed by the engagement and positive feedback received and wish to thanks our wonderful M.C Maris Depers and amazing panel members for providing such wonderful passion and insight into such an important topic. Special thank to our panel: Keaton James- Top Blokes Foundation Denika Thomas- IWHC and UOW Josh Cleaver - NSW Health Anastasia Socorro - Aboriginal Legal Service.

11.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 9: Be an ally to women It’s important to remember that men and women have more in common than we don’t. Showing our support for the women in our lives, the women we don’t know and the women we will never know, is a collective act of compassion.... Understanding our social privilege as men and using it to support women makes for healthier and happier relationships, families, workplaces, communities and societies. Being an ally to women is a powerful show of support to the woman herself and to others. Here's some info on what you can do be an ally to women Think about the kind person you want to be and be a good role model Be respectful to everyone Don't use force, threats of violence Speak out when you see something that’s not right, challenge yourself Learn about the impact of violence against women Be involved in White Ribbon events and campaigns Learn what you can do for your community

11.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 11: Support local services One of the most fulfilling ways to make a difference this December is to learn about your local womens services. There are many not-for-profit organisations that can offer support to people in need that will also benefit you, the organisation, and the wider community.... Learn about your local women’s services and support their needs and visions.

10.01.2022 We can all help to change the story. https://www.ourwatch.org.au/change-the-story/

10.01.2022 See something ,Say something , do Something. You can save someone’s life. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_y-macArTM/

10.01.2022 Join us for this years International Womens Day Pampering day, organised by Quota International of Leisure Coast. See flyer!

09.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 15: Learn about men's violence against women To prevent men’s violence against women, it’s important to understand where it stems from, as well as the impact that it has on women, and the wider community. Read websites, watch the news, read articles on the topic and actively unpack it in discussions with your peers.

09.01.2022 Acknowledging the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, there is a free online photographic exhibition of domestic violence survivors by award winning Sylvia Liber in support of a Women's Trauma Recovery Centre. This event will be live streamed today at 12:00pm as in person tickets have sold out. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-photographic-exhibition-o

09.01.2022 There’s just no end to Domestic Violence. It’s important to know what to look out for and how to help someone . This is horrific!

08.01.2022 Domestic and family violence is when a partner, former partner or family member tries to scare, intimidate, hurt or control you. In Australia 1 in 6 women and ...1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or previous partner (AIHW, 2019) There’s never an excuse for violence. NSW DV Line 1800 65 64 63 www.sahssi.org.au

07.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 10: Help out a friend in need With violence against women in the spotlight more so than ever, it’s important to know how to help if you have a friend, family member or colleague disclose an experience of violence to you. If someone has taken the difficult step of telling you their experience of violence or abuse, it is important you respond in a supportive and appropriate way. ... Believe the person, and make sure they understand it’s not their fault. Listen without judging the person and be as supportive, encouraging, open and honest as you can. Ask if they need help from a support service and discuss their options. Offer to go with the person if they meet with a support service, and keep in touch with the person to see how they are going. Ask Izzy is a site that provides easy answers to questions for those experiencing violence, including finding housing, food or clothes, accessing services like legal help, counselling or Centrelink, and supporting you to find work and training.

06.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//a-night-with-victoria-po/11682682

04.01.2022 If something’s not right , make the call and take action. Be the person that makes the call !

02.01.2022 Charity event for SAHSSI that support homeless women and children and victims of DV. All welcome!

02.01.2022 Support the local service that supports homeless women and children.

02.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Day 16: Don't stop your activism White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism are over for 2019 but this does not mean that violence decreases, or that people cease disrespectful attitudes and inappropriate behaviour. Every day of the year should be treated as if it is White Ribbon Day. Domestic Violence in the Illawarra and the Shoalhaven are alarmingly high. ... Every day, you have an opportunity (and a responsibility) to See Something, Say Something and Do Something to end men’s violence against women. Learn and teach others how to problem solve and voice opinions without physical or verbal abuse. Talk. Speak to others with respect and how you like to be spoken to. Make time to catch up on a regular basis with friends and family, we are all busy, schedule it in and have enjoy the time out. Understand that we all go though hard times. Be there to listen, lend a helping hand and learn about services that can help. Learn about the meaning of White Ribbon and the White Ribbon Campaign to stop mens violence against women. White Ribbon is a global symbol and active over 60 countries . Participate in local White Ribbon Day events that includes the whole family. Teach your children about domestic and family violence. icadv.org.au. Be an active community member and stand alongside with the visions and missions of DV organisations and services. ICADV's vision: Assist with the elimination of Domestic and Family Violence, and being a community leader in the cultural change required to achieve this. An Illawarra community that is free from Domestic and Family Violence. SEE Something , SAY Something, Do Something.

02.01.2022 If you need help in any way or to talk to someone , call .

02.01.2022 Hi all Just a reminder that the Festive, Pamper and Fundraiser for supporting women and children that are homeless and experiencing domestic violence this Christmas will be held this Thursday night! Bring your friends, do some Christmas shopping and enjoy the evening with Nic.... We'd love to see you there.

01.01.2022 6 Days of Activism Day 8: Learn about intersectionality It’s important to acknowledge that women’s experiences of violence, abuse and how they function in society are very different based on a range of factors. Intersectionality refers to the ways that gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, age, education, religion and economic status intersect and overlap to impact people’s’ lives.... These things do not exist separately from each other, but are actually interwoven. Intersectionality is most commonly used amongst feminist groups (intersectionality feminism) to better include and understand the experiences of women who fit in to a number of the categories mentioned above.