Call goes out to join Respect Mallee campaign

Published on 21 November 2025

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Mildura Rural City Council is partnering with 13 local and state agencies as part of the Respect Mallee campaign.

Taking place during the annual 16 Days of Activism, running from 25 November to 10 December, Respect Mallee has been created by a group of Mallee-based organisations to take action to prevent gender-based violence in our community.

Community groups, local businesses, schools and individuals are being encouraged to stand with our community to raise awareness, spark conversations, and take action to prevent violence against women, girls, and gender-based violence in our community as part of the campaign.

During the Respect Mallee campaign, participants will be asked to “turn orange” to show their commitment to respect, equality, and ending gender-based violence.

“We are encouraging individuals, schools, businesses, and organisations to get involved through campaign activities and make their support visible to others” Councillor for Community Development and Gender Equity Katie Clements said.

“According to the latest Crime Statistics Agency data, Mildura remains in the top five local government areas in Victoria when it comes to the number of family violence incidents recorded per 100,000 population.

“Our rate of reported offences is more than three times the state average, demonstrating how important this campaign is when it comes to taking action and bringing an end to gender-based violence in our community.

“The campaign, which is being backed by a numerous local and state organisations, encourages our community to stand together for a strong, united voice to promote respect, safety and equality across the Mallee.”

People can get involved in the campaign by:

  • Visiting www.mildura.vic.gov.au/RespectMallee for campaign details, events and free downloadable materials
  • Contacting 03 5018 8100 or email respectmallee@gmail.com to get a ‘RESPECT MALLEE, TAKE ACTION PACK’ with campaign materials
  • Encouraging staff, team, students, or community group to wear orange or get a RESPECT MALLEE t-shirt transfer, visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/RespectMallee for details
  • Lighting up their buildings or shopfront in orange to show support
  • Hosting a morning tea, workshop, or conversation about respect and equality. Invite a RESPECT MALLEE Committee Member to speak by emailing respectmallee@gmail.com
  • Displaying campaign materials and orange decorations at their workplace, school or business
  • Sharing posts you see on social media and use these hashtags #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #RespectMallee

Respect Mallee is supported by the following groups: Anglicare Victoria, Department of Families Fairness and Housing, Djirra, Gender Equity Action Sunraysia, Mallee Accommodation Support Program, Mallee Family Care, Mallee Family Violence Executive, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Mildura Rural City Council, Respect Victoria, Safe and Equal, Sunraysia Community Health Services, Sunraysia Institute of TAFE and Women’s Health Loddon Mallee.

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