Are you passionate about making a difference in preventing family and domestic violence? We're seeking ECU students aged 18-24 to participate in an innovative workshop series that combines education and co-design to develop effective prevention messaging.
Program Overview
Join us for a comprehensive 6-session program exploring the primary prevention of family and domestic violence through interactive workshops and collaborative design sessions.
You’ll take part in two education-based workshops focused on primary prevention strategies—skills and knowledge you can apply both personally and professionally. The remaining four sessions will focus on co-designing social media content aimed at your peers. The final content will be shared through Yourtoolkit.com, a not-for-profit organisation supporting those impacted by family and domestic violence.
Cohort 1 Schedule:
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, Room 19.225
- Session 1 & 2 (Education & Focus Group): Thursday 17 July 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Session 3 & 4 (Co-Design): Thursday 24 July 2025, 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Session 5 (Co-Design): Thursday 31 July 2025, 11:00am – 1:30pm
- Session 6 (Co-Design & Focus Group): Thursday 7 August 2025, 11:00am – 3:00pm
What You'll Experience
- Interactive education sessions: Learn about gender-based violence, coercive control, and evidence-based prevention strategies
- Co-design workshops: Collaborate on prevention messaging that resonates with young people
- Focus group discussions: Share your insights with Professor Narelle Lemon and Associate Professor Lisa Holmes
- Partnership learning: Work alongside Yourtoolkit.com, a non-profit providing vital support to those impacted by family and domestic violence
What's Included
- Free lunch provided at each full-day session
- Morning tea on arrival
- Certificate of participation
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful prevention research
- Access to ECU counselling services and mental health support
Who Can Participate
- ECU students aged 18–24
- Must commit to attending all sessions
- No prior knowledge required – just an open mind and willingness to engage
- Please note: content will include discussions about gender-based violence
Support & Wellbeing
We prioritise your wellbeing:
- Mental health-trained staff present at all sessions
- ECU counselling services available
- Support service information provided
- You may opt out of any activity at any time
- Personal sharing is not required or expected
Ready to Make a Difference?
Register now: https://forms.gle/qeqK6VuaQdqtQCqE7
Questions?
We're happy to discuss any concerns privately before you commit to participating. Contact A/Prof Lisa Holmes at l.holmes@ecu.edu.au or Professor Narelle Lemon at n.lemon@ecu.edu.au
This research project has ECU Ethics Approval (2024-05180-LEMON)
Project Leaders: A/Prof Lisa Holmes and Professor Narelle Lemon
Research Team: Dr Christina Gray,