Gender Equality

Did you know that gender inequality is one of the key drivers of violence against women and their children?

The Shire has a long-standing commitment to working in partnership to address the gendered drivers of violence against women and their children in our community by supporting efforts in:

• Challenging condoning of violence against women
• Promoting women’s independence and decision-making
• Challenging gender stereotypes and roles
• Strengthening positive, equal and respectful relationships

 The Shire has a Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2030 aimed at improving gender equality and reducing violence against women and their children - within the Shire’s workforce, the community and through design and delivery of Shire’s services and programs. 

Violence against women is preventable if we all work together

Actions that will prevent violence against women:

• Challenge condoning of violence against women
• Promote women's independence and decision-making
• Challenge gender stereotypes and roles
• Strengthen positive, equal and respectful relationships
• Promote and normalise gender equality in public and private life

Projects and initiatives

Mornington Peninsula Communities Creating Change

Let’s work together to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our community.

16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism is an international annual campaign against gender-based violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25th November.

International Women's Day 2023

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias and seek out inclusion.

Strategies, Plans & Policies

Gender Equality Strategy

The Shire's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2030 aims to improve gender equality and reducing violence against women and their children for improved community health and wellbeing.