Locally developed resources to support everyone in Whitehorse in learning how to prevent gender based violence.
The Respect Starts Here suite of videos and discussion guide were first developed in 2025 for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, a global campaign that runs from 25 November to 10 December each year.
Council supports the campaign by raising awareness, sharing local stories, and providing practical ways for people to promote respect and equality. The Respect Starts Here resources can be used at anytime of the year.
Discussion Guide
A discussion guide ( PDF 4.2MB) has been created to go with our Community Voices videos. The guide helps groups, workplaces, and community members talk about respect, equality, and how to prevent harm. It includes simple activities, reflection questions, and information about where to get help.
Community Voices Videos
We worked with local men to create short videos about showing respect in everyday life. Each video shares a simple example of healthy masculinity, such as listening, sharing responsibilities at home, or looking out for others. These stories show how small actions can help build respect and equality in our community.
We also heard from the community on what respects means to them.
Video 1: What respect means to a young man and how he shows it with friends, family, and in the community.
Video 2: A local dad talks about sharing responsibilities at home and being a positive role model for his children.
Video 3: An older community member shares how small actions, such as listening and caring for others, help build respect.
Download the guide to support conversations about respect and healthy relationships
