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It Starts With Us Impact Screening Event

close up of 3 young people looking to the left of the frame. Sky is streaky with sunset colour
close up of 3 young people looking to the left of the frame. Sky is streaky with sunset colour

Overview

As the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence draws closer, don't miss the opportunity to register for It Starts With Us - a special documentary screening and panel discussion exploring family violence prevention, and young people contributing to change.

The event is hosted by Big hART and ANROWS (Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety), together with the Parliamentary Friends of Ending Violence Against Women & Children

At this event, you will:

Watch the film
This acclaimed 30-minute documentary follows a group of teenagers as they take part in a transformative arts-based prevention program. Guided by mentors including Rosie Batty, the young people use creativity to challenge the social pressures that fuel gender-based violence, showing the powerful impact of prevention 'in action'.

Hear from the experts
Following the screening, an exciting panel of speakers will explore the critical role of working with young people on evidence-based prevention to end family violence within a generation. The Canberra panel welcomes Bailey & Xiao, Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine (CEO ANROWS), Jodie Belyea MP.

More panellists to be announced.

Dates

24 Nov 2025
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Parliament House TheatretteParliament Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet