The Western Australian Museum is proud to once again support the annual 16 Days in WA – stop violence against women campaign, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through to 10 December (Human Rights Day).

Everyone has a role in ending family and domestic violence, and 16 Days in WA encourages the community to create change through education, motivation and advocacy.

Community events, talks and activities are happening every day, including at our Museums.

At the WA Museum Boola Bardip, a panel of survivors and experts will discuss paths to recovery and share stories of resilience and hope in our next In Conversation event.

Fri 29 Nov | WA Museum Boola Bardip
Book your spot: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/conversation-family-and-domestic-violence-phasesfaces

The WA Shipwrecks Museum lawn has been painted in the campaign’s emblem, as a symbolic visual to promote an end to gender-based violence.

For more information: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/shipwrecks/11-2024/16-days-wa

The Museum of the Great Southern is hosting the Red Shoes Installation, a powerful tribute to Australian women who’ve lost their lives to gender-based violence.

For more information: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/greatsouthern/red-shoes-project-16-days-wa

Museums and Landmarks Illuminate in Orange

As part of the campaign, WA Museum sites including the Shipwrecks Museum, Museum of Geraldton and the Brig Amity will light up in orange each evening. These displays, alongside other prominent landmarks across Western Australia, represents the global campaign colour and symbolises a united stand against gender-based violence.
 

Available resources

• Learn more about family and domestic violence
• 16 ways to play your part in stopping family and domestic violence
• Family and domestic violence helplines and support services

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000.

For children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, the Kids Helpline provides confidential counselling and support services.

Information is also available about culturally appropriate programs that support people from Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are experiencing family and domestic violence. Find out more: Family and Domestic Violence services and resources