Respect and equality at GOTAFE
Trainer and Assessor Electrical Steve Manning spoke to GOTAFE’s role in preventing violence against women and children at GOTAFE’s violence prevention event for students and staff on Wednesday, 30 October.
The event served as a call to action for the upcoming 16 Days of Activism, held from 25 November to 10 December.
Steve has played a huge role in raising awareness of family violence within the community, starting the conversation as a coach at North Wangaratta Football Netball Club.
Taking a stand against family violence before a football game led to increased awareness of family violence within the club and amongst their families.
“The campaign also helped make the community aware of the Centre Against Violence and the services they provide,” he said.
“The messaging was embraced by the opposition club, the league, the local council and other clubs across the region.”
Steve has been able to carry this momentum off field and into the classroom at GOTAFE.
“We see kids from all walks of life every single week,” he said.
"We have an obligation to educate our students in their chosen trade or service... but educating students in their behaviours will help foster and create a better and safer community."
Steve Manning, Trainer and Assessor Electrical
“I want to help put an end to misogynistic language in the classroom and educate our students on the importance of what they say and how they act around each other and in public.”
The event also featured insights from Rebecca Watson from the Centre Against Violence, who shared information about the work being done to address family violence in our communities.
You can learn more at the Centre Against Violence AGM and event coming up on 18 November, book here: https://events.humanitix.com/centre-against-violence-2024-agm
