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Children are detectives of the world
Children aged 0–5 learn at an incredible pace. They are watching, listening and making meaning from everything around them — including the small messages adults send about gender. Even subtle redirection can teach children what boys and girls are “supposed” to like. A...
WACRH and Bundiyarra partner to prevent family violence in the Mid West
The Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) and Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community (Aboriginal Corporation) have signed a landmark partnership agreement to work together to prevent family violence by engaging Aboriginal men across Geraldton, Mullewa and...
Supporting Healthy Independence
Children’s independence is an important part of developing a healthy sense of self and can be a protective factor against abuse at any age. When children - both boys and girls - are given opportunities to make choices, solve problems and learn new skills, they learn...
Mid West Academy of Sport: Women in Sport
Midwest Academy of Sport (MWAS) signed on to become a part of the Community, Respect & Equality alliance in late 2025. Being part of the program was a natural decision, as we are working daily to break down some of the barriers facing our female athletes. ...
Beyond 16 Days: Reflecting on Community Strength and Collective Action
While the 16 Days in WA is over for another year, a reflection of last year’s events have shown the strength that the Community, Respect & Equality alliance has in working together for the prevention of violence against women in our community. 16 Days in WA is an...
Meet Hannah: Driving Gender Equality in the Early Years Across the Mid West
We’re excited to introduce Hannah, the new Mid West Early Years Gender Equality Project Officer at Desert Blue Connect, to our Community, Respect & Equality (CRE) network! Hannah will be working closely with CRE to support primary prevention activities in early...
Stereotypes Are Changing
By Dane Waters- Health Communication Resources My wife and I recently took our five-year-old and six-month-old to the community pool. As I was paddling around with our baby, enjoying the moment, an elderly lady nearby smiled and said, “It’s so different to my day,...
CRE in Action: How Collaboration Brought Local Voices to Life
The Community, Respect and Equality (CRE) initiative continues to demonstrate what becomes possible when organisations come together with a shared purpose. Earlier this year, one of our CRE signatories, the Aboriginal Family Legal Service (AFLS), approached another...
Geraldton Comes Together for 16 Days in WA with a Full Calendar of Community Events
Geraldton organisations are joining forces from 25 November to 10 December to support 16 Days in WA, a statewide campaign calling on all Western Australians to help end family, domestic and sexual violence. The campaign runs from the International Day for the...
16 Days in WA: Play Your Part, Star’s Story
As we get ready for this year’s 16 Days in WA campaign, we want to shine a light on local people who are making a real difference in preventing violence against women. Star, a passionate soccer player and inspiring member of our community, is one of those people....