Unpacking Resistance
DETAILS
Key reasons many people choose to work in primary prevention are to build momentum and create change. We are passionate about mobilising people and community to transform power structures and attitudes that drive gender-based violence.
Having conversations and advocating for change with people we work with, decision makers, workshop participants, parents and funders is critical to the success and momentum of change. We’re often inviting the exploration of new or challenging ideas through these conversations, and people can often react to the topic of gender equality in different ways - from denying there is an issue, to placating or de-prioritising the efforts for change.
‘It’s just the way things are..’
'We’ve already achieved gender equality, sexism isn’t the problem here.’
'It's not my responsibility to respond to sexist or homophobic things my colleagues say'.
Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. You’ll learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help you strengthen conversations with those you're working with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils. Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.
Training times:
Session 1: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Session 2: 1.30 pm - 4 pm
Sessions will not be recorded or made available outside of the session times.
Cancellations and refunds:
See our cancellation and refund policy here
Waitlist:
If you'd like to be notified when there are new training dates available, please join the virtual waitlist here.
In-person calendar training
If you are interested in attending an in-person delivery of Unpacking Resistance, please view our upcoming sessions here.
‘It’s just the way things are..’
'We’ve already achieved gender equality, sexism isn’t the problem here.’
'It's not my responsibility to respond to sexist or homophobic things my colleagues say'.
Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. You’ll learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help you strengthen conversations with those you're working with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils. Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.
Training times:
Session 1: 10 am - 12.30 pm
Session 2: 1.30 pm - 4 pm
Sessions will not be recorded or made available outside of the session times.
Cancellations and refunds:
See our cancellation and refund policy here
Waitlist:
If you'd like to be notified when there are new training dates available, please join the virtual waitlist here.
In-person calendar training
If you are interested in attending an in-person delivery of Unpacking Resistance, please view our upcoming sessions here.
Who is this for?
This training is for practitioners who work in the area of gender equality or in primary prevention of family and gender-based violence.
The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.
The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.
- What you’ll learn:
- How to identify the different forms and levels of resistance.
- The core principles and strategies to apply when responding to forms of resistance.
- Skills to open up dialogue and feel more confident in having challenging conversations.
- Strategies to support your wellbeing when encountering resistance.
Details
- Training cost: AUD $ 280
- 10% discount for full Safe and Equal member organisations. If you are a member organisation (with full membership), please contact us at training@safeandequal.org.au before enrolling.
- This course will be delivered online in two x two and a half hour sessions over one day.
Upcoming dates
Unpacking Resistance| Name | Location | Date | Time | Enrol |
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Name:
Unpacking Resistance - Virtual - 28 August 2025 |
Location:
Online |
Date:
28 August 2025 |
Time:
10:00 am - 04:00 pm |
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Name:
Unpacking Resistance - Virtual - 16 October 2025 |
Location:
Online |
Date:
16 October 2025 |
Time:
10:00 am - 04:00 pm |