Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West (WHWBSW) has been recognised for helping prevent violence against women.
WHWBSW received an award at the 12th Australian Charity Awards for its work on the Respect 2040 partnership, which involves local governments, educational and community organisations, and sporting clubs.
Chief executive Jodie Hill said it was “lovely” to receive the award, especially during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which runs from November 25 to December 10.
“We hope everybody across our region, regardless of their gender, can be safe and equal by 2040,” she said.
“Respect 2040 is based on bringing gender equity around and ensuring equal decision-making for all genders and an equitable space for everybody.
“It was unexpected, but really exciting to receive the award because we were notified that we had won the award during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.”
Ms Hill said the award reflected the efforts of organisations across the region committed to raising awareness around gender equity and violence prevention.
“We’ve brought everybody together, but the work is done by many hands, many hearts, and many heads,” she said.
“Ending violence against women requires all of us, local organisations, governments, schools, and individuals, to work together.
“Although WHWBSW were recognised with an award for leadership in this space, the partnership is really about the collaboration and coming together of people from across our community.”
Ms Hill said anybody interested in joining Respect 2040 should visit respect2040.com.au for more information.
