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Your voice matters – help shape prevention education for family and domestic violence

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

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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,

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