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Together, they will celebrate leadership, strengthen connections and explore practical actions that advance gender equality and create safer, more inclusive Northern Territory communities.

Voices for Change
16 Days of Activism Lunch 2026

Shared Voices. Strong Communities. Sustainable Change.

Join Top End Two Ways Services Inc. (TETWS) and the United Nations Association of Australia Northern Territory (UNAA NT) for a special community luncheon during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Voices for Change will bring community members, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, frontline services, government, businesses and advocates together to celebrate leadership, strengthen connections and explore practical actions that advance gender equality and create safer, more inclusive Northern Territory communities.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Time: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Venue: Wharf One, Darwin Waterfront

Confirmed Speaker

Olga Havnen

Chief Executive Officer, Our Ways Strong Together

Olga will bring an important perspective to the conversation about Aboriginal leadership, community strength and the changes needed to improve safety and wellbeing for Aboriginal women, families and communities.

Additional speakers and community voices will be announced as the event approaches.

What to expect
  • Inspiring speakers and community voices
  • Women’s leadership and diverse cultural perspectives
  • Conversations about gender equality and violence prevention
  • Practical ideas for community action and sustainable change
  • Opportunities for connection, networking and collaboration
  • Recognition of the people and organisations working to build safer communities
Who should attend?
  • Community members and emerging leaders
  • Aboriginal community-controlled organisations
  • Women’s organisations
  • Frontline and community service providers
  • Government representatives
  • Businesses and employers
  • Educators and students
  • Gender-equality and violence-prevention advocates
Voices for change poster.
Tickets
  • ACCO and not-for-profit: $100 plus GST
  • Government and private sector: $150 plus GST
Places are limited. Book through Humanitix using the booking link or QR code on the event flyer.
Dietary and accessibility requirements can be provided when booking.
 
Become an event sponsor
A $1,500 plus GST sponsorship provides a table of 10, including:
  • four places for sponsor representatives; and
  • six sponsored places for frontline workers and community members.
Sponsorship helps ensure that people working directly with communities—and those whose voices need to be heard—can participate in this important event.
 
For sponsorship, community-ticket or accessibility enquiries, contact training@tetws.org.au

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