Resources
At Voice of Change, we believe in prevention through empowerment.
Our resources are designed to help people recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, take action early, and build safer communities. Whether you’re worried about your own relationship, supporting someone else, or looking to make a difference — these tools will help you Stand Up with confidence, care, and courage.
I am leaving
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If you or someone you know is preparing to leave a situation of domestic or family violence, planning ahead can increase your safety and reduce stress. This interactive checklist offers guidance, resources, and questions to help you prepare — practically and safely.
Freinds and Family toolkit
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When someone you care about is in an unsafe relationship, it’s hard to know what to say or do. This toolkit is for friends, family, and community members who want to Stand Up — but aren’t sure how. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, being kind, and helping them feel safe and less alone.
Am i safe
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Every relationship is different — but feeling unsafe, disrespected, or afraid should never be part of it. This private self-check is designed to help you reflect on your relationship or situation. It’s a simple tool that can help you recognise early signs of harm and understand what a safe, respectful relationship should look like.
how to repsond to disrespect when you see it
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Non-verbal communication can go a long way to discouraging disrespectful behaviour:
Make it clear with your body language and actions, that disrespectful behaviour is out of line.
Use facial expressions to show your disapproval.
Shake your head.
Give the perpetrator a withering stare.
Roll your eyes.
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Show your solidarity with women and with anyone standing up against disrespectful behaviour:
Ask if they’re ok. In person, or via a text or message, in the moment or afterwards.
Let them know they’re not alone.
Make it clear you’re on their side.
Share social media posts and comments that take a stand against disrespectful behaviour.
Save screen shots of disrespectful social media posts and messages in case you need to report them in future.
Support someone on the receiving end of disrespectful or sexist behaviour:
“Are you OK?”
“That was intimidating, are you ok?”
“That was sexist, are you ok?”
Support someone who stands up against disrespectful behaviour:
“That wasn’t cool, good on you for saying something.”
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Call out disrespectful behaviour. Doing nothing does harm, and even if you don’t speak out at the time, speaking out at any stage will have a huge impact.
Say something to the perpetrator.
Be constructive. Focus on values, comments and behaviours, don’t be personal.
Point out double standards.
Speak up against disrespectful comments, jokes or behaviour:
“That’s not ok.”
“Not cool.”
“I don’t get it.”
“Interesting take, if we were living in the 1950s.”
Speak up against belittling comments:
“What’s wrong with playing like a girl?”
Speak up against sexual harassment or cat-calling:
“Do you comment on male co-workers’ clothes, too?”
“Would you want someone to treat your mum or sister like that?”
“Wouldn’t you want your sister to feel safe when she was walking alone?”
“That’s not a great example to be setting the kids.”
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