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

Terah Lawyer is the first to tell you that her lived experience as a formerly incarcerated woman, absolutely fell into the ‘wrong place, wrong crowd, wrong time’ adage.  Terah spent 15 years behind the wall, but realized early on, in her incarceration, that her mission was, as she states, “to love on the women” who were behind the wall with her.  Taking that leadership role in prison and continuing to educate herself, receiving two associate degrees, was pivotal in preparing her for the work she would take on, once released.  That work, in reentry and rehabilitation led Terah to advocate for other justice impacted individuals and not surprisingly it didn’t take long for her to take on the role of Associate Director of The Homecoming Project, an initiative that provides formerly incarcerated people with room to rent with matching housemates.  From there Terah was asked to join CROP (Creating Restorative Justice and Programs) and was just recently promoted from Executive Director to President.  Visit crop-org.squarespace.com to learn more about their holistic approach to reentry and services for those who are coming home from prison.

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We hear directly from two mothers with lived experience of the pre-birth child protection system. They explain why this key message is so important to them.

Pre-Birth Assessment: Lived experience message 5

It's impossible for me to describe where all the influence, inspiration and motivation comes from......  If you think you are a part of it.... yep.   you are.    It is raw and real..... this .. you.. me..  all the things,  The flames are cozy even if the world as we perceive it burns to ash.  Life is so good.  Perceive how you will.  Dream it.

Burn it Down

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