b'06 DECEMBER 2, 2022 The Great Eastern MailChanging the storyG IPPSLAND Lakes Completeencourages Victorians to call out Health and local businessessexism, sexual harassment and have joined forces to spreaddisrespect towards women.the message that East Gippsland says"Calling it out\' does not mean NO! to violence alongside this year\'sphysically intervening when you United Nations campaign, 16 Dayswitness violence and does not include of Activism against Gender-Basedhostile or aggressive responses," said Violence. Ms Dickinson. The 16 Days of Activism against"Inappropriate behaviour can Gender-Based Violence is an annualbe \'called out\' by saying something international campaign that kicks offor using body language to indicate on 25 November, the Internationaldisapproval in the moment." Day for the Elimination of Violence"You should use your judgement against Women, and runs until 10about the best way to respond and December, Human Rights Day.show that the comment or behaviour Gender-based violence describesis not okay."violence rooted in gender-basedIf you believe someone is in power, inequality, and discrimination.immediate danger, call 000 and ask It causes or can cause physical,for the police. When you react to sexual, psychological, or financialinappropriate behaviour directed harm. It can occur in the home, attoward women, it is important work, online or in public. People of allthat you do not put yourself or the genders can experience gender-basedperson being targeted at risk. Before violence, including transgender and/ responding, you should assess or non-binary people. Sam Jones, Darren Robinson, Amy Vickers, Liam Flint from the Metung Hotel break out their new violence prevention shirts to kick offsafety and risk of escalation. It is also Gender-based violence isGippsland Lakes Complete Healths 2022 Hands Up to Change the Story campaign as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- important to stay within your comfort sometimes used interchangeablybased Violence. zone and be realistic about your with \'violence against women\'skill level or confidence. As with any because of the excessive number ofhighest in the state. as uncomfortable as it may be, the"We look forward to a future withbystander intervention, your safety is women and girls who experience"We acknowledge that both womendata consistently shows that womenvery different data that shows allparamount.violence.and men can experience violence,disproportionately experienceforms and rates of violence beingA confidential and supportive 24/7 In East Gippsland, women andbut the nature of this violenceintimate partner violence and non- eliminated," said Ms Dickinson. family violence response line for children remain on the frontline ofdiffers in terms of its severity andpartner sexual assault, and are moreEveryone has a role to play inVictoria. If you or someone you know Victoria\'s family violence crisis as theimpacts," explained Kathy Dickinson,likely to be hospitalised, injured,ending gender-based violence.is experiencing family violence, help region continues to rank highly withexecutive manager of family, youthexpress fear or be killed by a currentRespect Victoria\'s Respect Women:is available. Call Safe Steps on 1800 1600 reported incidents, the secondand childrens services at GLCH. "Butor former partner." \'Call It Out\' (Respect Is) campaign015 188 or visit the Safe Steps website.To learn more about GLCHs \'Hands Up-to-violence/to Change the Story\' campaign visit: glch.org.au/say-noEveryone has a role to play in ending gender-based violenceHands Up to Change the Story SAY NOTo ViolenceScan the QR code to nd out more about what you can do to help end gender-based violenceIf you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available, call Safe Steps, a condential and supportive 24/7 family violence response line for Victoria, on 1800 015 188 or visit the Safe Steps website.'