Allyship in Action: Frameworks for trans and gender diverse inclusion in prevention of gender-based violence initiatives Share

oe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) and Women’s Health In the North (WHIN) invite you to the launch of Allyship in Action: Frameworks for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Initiatives. 

This webinar will explore why inclusion matters, how gender equity and trans justice intersect, and provide actionable strategies to strengthen your programs, partnerships and campaigns.

Why attend?

• Understand the key drivers of violence and how they impact trans and gender diverse communities.
• Learn to identify and challenge transphobia and transmisogyny in prevention work.
• Access practical tools for inclusive communication, service review and partnership building.
• Gain confidence in addressing backlash and resistance with evidence-based approaches.

Who should attend?

• Primary prevention practitioners
• Family violence sector workers
• Policy, communications and leadership teams seeking practical inclusion frameworks
• LGBTIQA+ community organisations and allies

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 4th of March, 2026

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Platform: Zoom webinar

Speakers

Hear from sector leaders who are driving inclusive practice in prevention of gender-based violence:

• Joe Ball (he/him), Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

• Starlady (she/her), Director, Zoe Belle Gender Collective

• Tilly Mahoney (she/her), Health Promotion Program Lead, Women’s Health In the North

• Ange van den Berg (she/her), CoRE Consultant, Women’s Health Grampians

• Monique H (she/her), Racial Equity and Inclusion Manager, Switchboard

This event will be hosted by Carolyn Gillespie (she/her), CEO, Women’s Health In the North