Relationship Matters

02/12/2025

16 Days of Activism

Day 8 | Respect Is Learning Together

Change begins with families — and with learning how to listen, connect, and respond with empathy.

In Australia, more than 5 000 children and young people under 18 were hospitalised because of family or domestic violence between 2010 and 2021.²

These experiences have lifelong impacts — which is why programs like Tuning in to Kids™ and Roadworthy for Dads help parents and carers build emotional intelligence, strengthen relationships, and break the cycle of harm.

🧡 Relationship Matters — Change starts here.

Explore programs → relationshipmatters.com.au/relationship-and-parenting-groups

📊 Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024). Health service use among young people hospitalised for family and domestic violence.

30/11/2025

Last call: One week left to register

Join us for Good Culture, Real Risk – When Commitment Creates Psychosocial Exposure

🔜 Tuesday, 9 December 2025
🕧 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
🆓 Free session

A reminder that even in caring, supportive workplaces, commitment can create psychosocial exposure under Victoria’s new regulations.
Natalie Walker will unpack how to turn commitment into protection, not risk.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h5xiB6tHTtu88241xL3x4g #/registration

Our Speaker – Natalie Walker is a nationally recognised executive leader and Churchill Fellow known for her work in trauma-informed leadership and psychosocial safety. In this session, she explores how to turn commitment into protection, not exposure.
Natalie Walker

Good Culture, Real Risk – When Commitment Creates Psychosocial Exposure

- Tuesday 9 December 2025
- 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
- Free to register | Part of the HR Insights Series

Many workplaces with strong values and supportive teams believe their culture protects them from harm.

But under Victoria’s new psychosocial safety regulations, good intentions don’t remove risk.

When staff go above and beyond because they care deeply about their work, that same commitment can expose both people and organisations to psychosocial injury.

Our Speaker – Natalie Walker is a nationally recognised executive leader and Churchill Fellow known for her work in trauma-informed leadership and psychosocial safety. In this session, she explores how to turn commitment into protection, not exposure.

Click here to secure your spot:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h5xiB6tHTtu88241xL3x4g #/registration

30/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
Day 7

Respect grows through action in our homes, workplaces and communities.

Across Australia, people are taking a stand for equality and safety by leading programs, supporting neighbours, mentoring others and creating spaces where respect can thrive.

Every act that promotes understanding, connection and care helps break the cycle of violence and builds a safer community for everyone.

Today we celebrate the advocates, partners and community leaders who make change happen every day.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.

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30/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
Day 6 | Respect Is Equality

Equality is the foundation of respect. We welcome all people because everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and respected. We offer interpreters and accessible options so support meets your needs.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.

Read more → https://relationshipmatters.com.au/about-us/

30/11/2025

16 Days of Activism

Day 5

Breaking the cycle of family violence starts with men taking responsibility for their behaviour and choosing to lead with respect.

The She’s Not Your Rehab movement empowers men to heal, take ownership and build safer relationships and communities.

Learn more → wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/community-event-mataio-matt-brown

29/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
Day 6 | Respect Is Equality

Equality is the foundation of respect. We welcome all people because everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and respected. We offer interpreters and accessible options so support meets your needs.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.

Read more → https://relationshipmatters.com.au/about-us/

29/11/2025

16 Days of Activism

Day 5

Breaking the cycle of family violence starts with men taking responsibility for their behaviour and choosing to lead with respect.
The She’s Not Your Rehab movement empowers men to heal, take ownership and build safer relationships and communities.

Learn more → wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/community-event-mataio-matt-brown

28/11/2025

16 Days of Activism

Day 4

Family violence does not just stay at home, its impact can reach into every part of life, including the workplace.

When someone is experiencing family violence, it can affect their safety, wellbeing and ability to participate fully at work.

The Safe and Supported at Work program provides confidential, short term support for employees affected by family violence.
This includes three counselling sessions and one legal information session on topics such as intervention orders and family law.

Delivered online and confidentially, the program helps employees access compassionate and professional support when it is needed most.

Together, we can create workplaces where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

Workplace Matters – Supporting people, shaping culture.
Learn more → relationshipmatters.com.au/safe-and-supported-at-work

¹ Source: University of Technology Sydney (2025). The cost of domestic violence on women’s employment.

27/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
Day 3 | Changemakers Create Safer Relationships

Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program helps men rebuild trust and create respectful, nonviolent relationships. Healthy relationships strengthen communities.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.

Learn more → https://relationshipmatters.com.au/support-for-men/

26/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
Day 2 | Respect Is Listening

Change starts with listening, not judging. Our counsellors offer safe, confidential spaces where people can talk, heal and reconnect. Because support is available, you are not alone.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.

Find support → https://relationshipmatters.com.au/counselling-mental-health/

24/11/2025

Day 1 | Respect Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Violence against women and children is never acceptable. This year’s 16 Days of Activism theme, 'Changemakers', celebrates people and organisations taking action to end gender based violence.

At Relationship Matters, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and respected. Together with Workplace Matters, we’re building safer, stronger and more respectful workplaces and communities.

Relationship Matters – Change starts here.
Workplace Matters – Supporting people. Shaping culture.

Learn how we’re taking action → https://relationshipmatters.com.au