In this episode we look at two key reasons violence happens: ableism and gender inequality, and some actions we can take to stop these drivers.  

We also hear from Christine, Laura, Talitha, Renay, and Annabel who share their real experiences of ableism. Finally, we look at how to challenge ableism and create environments where women and girls with disabilities are safe, respected, celebrated, and participate fully in all parts of our society. 

Host: Katie Brebner-Griffin. 

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

How ableism drives violence – Shift the culture episode 3

Listen as we define gender inequality and describe what drives it. We hear examples of gender inequality that Christine, Laura, Renay and Annabel have experienced or witnessed, before learning tips to prevent gender inequality in everyday life. 

Host: Katie Brebner-Griffin. 

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

How gender inequality drives violence – Shift the culture episode 4

Six broad and essential actions can help us stop violence against women and girls with disabilities. In this episode, we'll introduce the six essential actions we can use in our own practices and hear from Christine, Laura, Talitha, Renay and Annabelle how they or others they know are practicing these actions. 

Host: Katie Brebner-Griffin. 

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

Primary prevention in action – Shift the culture episode 5

In the final episode of this series, we'll share prevention principles you can use to practice the six essential actions every day and wherever you are.  

Host Katie Brebner-Griffin introduces the principles before Christine, Laura, Talitha, Renay, and Annabel share experiences of the principles in practice. There are two lists of principles in section six of Changing the landscape, an evidence-base developed by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria. 

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

Prevention principles for practice – Shift the culture episode 6

Did you know in Australia 65% of women with disabilities report experiencing at least one incident of violence since the age of 15, and women with disabilities are twice as likely as women without disabilities to have experienced sexual violence? 

Listen to the real experiences of Talie, Renay, Talitha, Laura, Christine, and Annabel, who work in advocacy, primary prevention, and disability services. Host Katie Brebner-Griffin explores the important concepts, actions, and principles that everyone can use to prevent this violence. 

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

Disability and primary prevention – Shift the culture episode 1

In this episode, we’ll unpack the what, who, where, and when of violence against women with disabilities. Then we’ll hear from Christine, Laura, Renay and Annabel who share examples of the kinds of violence women with disabilities often face before finding out how to take action against the drivers of violence, wherever we are.

Host: Katie Brebner-Griffin.

This audio episode is part of a suite of Changing the landscape practice resources, produced in partnership by Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Visit ourwatch.org.au or search 'Changing the landscape' online to find out more about our work and steps everyone can take to prevent violence against women and girls with disability.

The what, who, where and when of violence – Shift the culture episode 2

Welcome to Equal Space: Resources for TAFEs to prevent violence against women and their children.

These short audio episodes will support TAFEs to start building their knowledge about the link between a whole-of-TAFE approach to gender equality and preventing violence against women across Australia.

Check out www.ourwatch.org.au/tafe/resources/equal-space for more resources and information.

Creating Equal Space - Episode 1

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