Primary Prevention

Primary prevention approaches work across communities, organisations and society as a whole to address the deep, underlying drivers of violence against women, so that violence does not happen at all. It focuses on changing commonly held attitudes and behaviours that support and encourage gendered violence. Primary prevention action to stop men’s violence against women is implemented before violence occurs and aims to stop the likelihood of men and boys using violence against women and girls.

FAQ: Types of Violence Against Women

This FAQ provides an overview of the many forms of violence, along with other commonly used terms, that any gender equality activist should have in their vocabulary toolkit.

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What is Primary Prevention

This is an excerpt from the national framework Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia.

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Speaking Publicly about Preventing Gendered Violence

This resource aims to build capacity when responding to curly questions about preventing men’s violence against women, and to understand the importance of language when doing so

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Reporting on Violence Against Women

Good reporting can change the culture and attitudes that drive violence against women. These guidelines provide information and tips to support the reporting on violence against women.

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National Primary Prevention Report

This third national primary prevention report outlines how primary prevention work is enabled and what enables primary prevention of violence against women activities and change across the country.

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Change the Story

Change the story is our evidence-based framework to guide a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women.

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Unpacking the Gendered Drivers of Violence Against Women

These tip sheets have been designed to convey the complexity of what drives violence against women in an easy-to-understand resource.

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Prevention Handbook

You can prevent violence against women by promoting gender equality. This website offers information and practical tools to support you to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women

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Small Actions Anyone Can Take

You don’t have to plan a dedicated prevention project to start taking action to prevent violence against women. Below are some small actions anyone can take to address the drivers of violence against women in their own lives.