Prevention of violence against women and children

We are actively working with the community to reduce violence against women and children in the following ways:

The Gender Equity Statement demonstrates our commitment to gender equity, both within our core business and in the community.

View the statement.

Whilst the statement does not have a particular focus on violence against women, we recognise that promoting gender equity is one of the key steps towards preventing violence from occurring.

The Action Plan for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children was developed by Council in 2014.

View the plan.

The Action Plan is based on the framework of Loddon Mallee Action Plan for the Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women. It demonstrates our commitment to implementing actions to the prevention of violence against women and children.

View the Loddon Mallee Action Plan.

Developed in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, this resource card lists local and state-based services available to people experiencing, or at risk of, family violence.

The Breaking the Silence card also aims to educate the community about available services, as well as signs or behaviours that indicate someone is experiencing family violence.

The card is available at community hubs around the shire including Castlemaine Community House, Castlemaine District Community Health, Castlemaine Health, Castlemaine Library, Civic Centre, Maldon Hospital, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, and Newstead Rural Transaction Centre.

View the Breaking the Silence Card.

Listed below are a range of services both locally and statewide to assist women, men and young people who have experienced violence, or are in potentially violent situations.