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Active Bystander Training Speaking Out Against Disrespect
The City of Greater Geraldton was nationally recognised for its commitment to gender equality and the prevention of violence against women and children in 2024. As part of the Community Respect Equality (CRE) initiative led by Desert Blue Connect, the City delivers...
Fatherhood is Prevention – A Reflection
By Dane Waters. While brainstorming ideas for our monthly communications group at Community, Respect and Equality—a space where community members collaborate to prevent family violence—I came across powerful research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies....
Q&A with Isabel: Preventing Family and Domestic Violence in Our Community
For Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Month this May, we sat down with Isabel from Desert Blue Connect to learn more about what the month represents, what prevention really looks like, and how we can all play a part. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what...
‘Keeping Kids Safe in Geraldton’ Storybook
This week, Desert Blue Connect, in collaboration with Child Focused Safety Services WA, Ngala, and WA Police, proudly launched the ‘Keeping Kids Safe in Geraldton’ storybook. Written by Andrea Musulin and illustrated by Safy and Lara Tashkandy, the book is designed to...
Health Communication Resources Recognised for Gender Equality Work at UN Day Awards
Geraldton-based organisation Health Communication Resources Inc. was honoured for its commitment to gender equality and the prevention of family violence, having been shortlisted for the Gender Equality Award at the 2024 United Nations Association of Australia (WA...
CRE unites for International Women’s Day in Powerful Social Media Campaign
Geraldton, WA – A collective of local organisations in Geraldton has united to drive meaningful change around gender equality, launching a successful social media campaign in the lead-up to International Women’s Day (IWD). The campaign was coordinated by the...
International Women’s Day Art & Photography Competition
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 by showcasing your creativity in the Community, Respect & Equality (CRE) Art and Photography Competition! This exciting competition encourages participants of all ages to express their vision of a future where women and...
Local businesses collectively take action to tackle Geraldton’s family violence problem
Marking Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month this May, eight Geraldton businesses and organisations took action for the safety and wellbeing of their employees by working to eliminate the risks of domestic and family violence in their workplaces and...
CRE Community Chat – September 2021
CRE Community Chat - September 2021 Hello everyone! Here is the Spetember issue of the CRE Community Chat. A list of updates with what has been happening with the CRE over the last few months plus what events are coming up. We hope you enjoy.CRE Week Summit 2021 The...
New training calls out disrespect to prevent violence against women and family violence
Representatives of the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, Great Northern Football League, WA Football Commission, Tennis West, Netball WA and Football West attended Speaking out against disrespect training on Friday 12 March 2021.The WA...