16 Days of Activism 2026

Published Friday, 06th November 2026

South Gippsland Shire Council invites the community to come together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign

25 November-1 December: Growing Respect Together

A community-wide initiative encouraging schools, community groups and organisations to create orange flowers for display throughout South Gippsland during the campaign period.

12.30pm Wednesday 25 November: Growing Respect Together – Walk Against Family Violence

Delivered in partnership with local secondary schools, the Walk will begin at Leongatha Memorial Hall and end at Leongatha Railway Precinct.

20 November to 1 December: Community Arts Workshop – Respect Is...

A community arts and engagement project at Coal Creek featuring artist-led workshop on Friday 20 November, a community artwork, Wall of Paper Flowers installation, BIG Respect photo projections, and a public exhibition.

Find all event details here: Growing Respect Together