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Media alert: Editors’ information session on contributing to preventing violence against women

Our Watch 2 mins read

Newsroom leaders are encouraged to register for a new online information session from leading violence against women prevention organisation, Our Watch, designed to support them in preventing violence against women.

 

The lunchtime information session aims to help media leadership deliver stories about violence against women in a way that evidence shows works to prevent this violence. 

The session at 1 pm on 11 June 2025 provides a concise overview of how national violence prevention organisation Our Watch can support them and their teams to: 

  • Strengthen reporting on violence against women through small but powerful editorial shifts.
  • Access information on available training and resources that improve story quality and newsroom impact.
  • Learn how Our Watch can support media executives in creating safer, more gender-equitable workplaces. 
  • Connect with Our Watch’s Media Relations team for expert commentary, interviews, and background information.

Our Watch works with the media to offer insights and support in elevating stories audiences care about. Our Watch aims to build on existing leadership, acknowledging the progress already achieved, and offering tools that can help strengthen their impact in this space.

To attend, register here.

 

For media interviews: [email protected] or 0448 844 930.

 

*If you cover this story, or any story regarding violence against women and children,
please include the following tagline:

“If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.”

 

To access guides for reporting about violence against women and their children, visit  Media Making Change.


About us:

Our Watch is the national leader in Australia's work to stop violence against women and their children before its starts. The organisation was created to drive nation-wide change in the practices, norms and structures that lead to violence against women and their children.


Contact details:

Media line: 0448 844 930 or email [email protected]

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